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.