Work-Based Tutor in Sportsturf (Midlands)

My career at Myerscough College – Inspiring Excellence

About the role

Are you passionate about the sportsturf industry but are considering a career change?

Would you like to use your skills and knowledge to help shape the future of the industry?

Do you want a role that offers progression opportunities and a work/life balance?

If so, this could be the role for you.

As a Work-Based Tutor in Sportsturf you will be mentoring apprentices as they seek to upskill on Greenkeeping and Sportsturf Operative apprenticeship standards. You will work flexibly to manage and visit a cohort of apprentices working in the sportsturf industry.

You will actively engage apprentices to succeed and reach their full potential through the delivery of effective and inspirational teaching, learning and assessment.

Apply today to join us as a Work-Based Tutor in Sportsturf within our team of professional tutors.

Location of work

The position is to support apprentices around various counties in the Midlands. This is a field-based role where the tutor works from home, supported by the College.  There is a requirement to attend Apprenticeship and Skills development days at the Preston campus which take place 3 to 4 times per year (subsistence and accommodation provided).  It may be the case that from time to time you may work collaboratively with other tutors or deliver from specific locations. Occasionally you may be asked to work out of area for business reasons in which case accommodation will be provided.

Why join us?

At Myerscough College and University Centre we have a nationally and internationally recognised Further Education, Higher Education, Adult Education and Apprenticeship provision. The Further Education provision is well established, the Higher Education provision has a well-recognised partnership with UCLan and the apprenticeship provision is operational nationally. We offer a rewarding and enjoyable working environment, where colleagues are inspired to make a positive difference to the educational experience and employability of our students. We are one of the top five largest land-based and sports colleges in the UK.

Visit our website https://bit.ly/CareersAtMyerscough for the full list of excellent benefits our college offers.

Please note that as part of our commitment to safeguarding our students, our background screening checks include limited online searches. Online searches will only be undertaken in respect of the successful candidate, as a pre-conditional term of our job offer.

Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance. Our recruitment process has been designed to keep students safe and to ensure that we appoint safe and suitable people.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment background and safeguarding checks.

The successful applicant will be responsible for complying with all safeguarding policies and practices, and for ensuring student safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of everything they do.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are an equal opportunity employer; we want all our candidates to have a fair and equal opportunity to secure employment with us. We encourage applications from all underrepresented groups: BAME applicants, disabled applicants, and LGBT+ applicants.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, due to a disability, then please speak with a member of the People team.

As a disability confident employer, we commit to guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets all of the essential criteria.

Hours

37 Hours Per Week

Department

Apprenticeships and Skills

Location

Various counties in the Midlands

Salary

Up to £31,536 per annum in accordance with qualifications and experience

Reference No

WBTSM-54

Closing Date

Tuesday 28 May 2024