Academic Tutor (Projects & Lean - Engineering) - #1752196

Academic Tutor - Projects & Lean - Engineering

Full time

Birmingham

Permanent

Competitive salaries and excellent benefits including up to one day's paid leave each year to undertake volunteering opportunities

The Manufacturers' Organisation | Make UK

We are seeking a BTEC Tutor to support on the delivery of our BTEC Engineering training to apprentices, at our state of the art training hub in Aston.

To teach on a range of level 2-4 engineering qualifications to apprentices from our sector-leading Technology Hub in Aston. The post holder will need to have a good grounding in delivering across the level 3 BTEC engineering qualification- which particular expertise in supporting apprentices to work semi-independently on Engineering Projects. The post holder will work intensively within our Lean Academy to support the acquisition of new skills across level 2 and 3 in readiness for EPA. The post holder should have a broad experience of the engineering/manufacturing sector, be confident in collaborating with employers and other members of the MakeUK team and be able to support apprentices to deliver to their potential.

Key responsibilities

• To teach across a range of BTEC level 3 units – to include Engineering Project and Communications and Business Improvement Techniques


• To model delivery excellence and professional working behaviours


• To manage and oversee the progress and achievement of the Engineering Project for apprentices


• To coordinate effectively with external delivery team members


• To communicate and advocate for Make UK in managing interactions with employer partners


• To provide a range of support techniques to learners who require additional support to enable them to achieve


• To support the development of course materials including handouts and reference materials to support topic delivery.


• To deliver training to apprentices and staff to ensure all Awarding Body and Centre requirements are met and standardized


• To create a motivational learning environment by providing stimulating and demanding subject delivery that allows learners to acquire the skills and knowledge required


• To assess learners progress by various means of assessment and provide progress feedback and progress reports to learners and managers, to include identifying where appropriate learners at risk


• To ensure learners, colleagues and employers receive timely, accurate and constructive feedback on learners’ achievement, progress and areas for development that aids the learner’s progress.


• To maintain learner discipline in compliance with the Centre’s Disciplinary codes and practices


• To ensure the health and safety of learners and staff

Technical knowledge and experience

• Relevant level 4 subject qualification or higher. Level 3 or higher teacher training qualification.


• Empathy with young people, ability to plan, deliver training and assess outcomes.


• Logical approach to problem solving.


• Good presentational and communication skills, literate and numerate.


• Ability to motivate and command learner respect.

With over 125 years of experience, Make UK is a leading provider of essential business support and a champion for manufacturing industry in the UK. Make UK has the close ear of Government and is a trusted provider of essential services for world leading manufacturing companies across the country. Everything we do is designed to inspire British manufacturers to compete, innovate and grow.

Make UK staff enjoy a good benefits package and values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Benefits to include, but not limited to: Free parking, meal service on site, no bank holiday/weekend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8%, and life assurance.

We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and we recognise the contribution that Service personnel, both regular and reservist, veterans and military families make to our organisation and have pledged to support this by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Our Values at Make UK: Inclusivity & Diversity, Integrity, Innovation, & Collaboration

SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is therefore a mandatory requirement that the successful candidate agrees to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Individuals barred from working in this sector are reminded it is a criminal offence to submit an application.