Apprenticeships Team Leader; Further Education

Job Title: Apprenticeship Team Leader - Construction

Department: NSG Construction & Engineering

Reporting to: Associate Director of Apprenticeships

Salary: Up to £43,225 per annum

Annual Leave: 30 days per annum plus bank holidays

Contractual hours: 37 hours per week

Basis: Full time, Permanent

Pension: NEST

Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

We are seeking an experienced Apprenticeship Team Leader to support the Construction Apprenticeship Team while managing a reduced cohort of Engineering Apprentices. You will work closely with employers to deliver high quality learning experiences through the effective design and delivery of programmes and assessments, ensuring apprentices are motivated, supported, and able to overcome challenges to successfully achieve their Apprenticeship Standard. The role also includes leading on IQA activities, completing staff appraisals, qualifying apprenticeship job opportunities, and coordinating a range of enrichment activities to enhance the overall apprenticeship journey.

• Plan, conduct and participate in induction and initial assessment of learners to identify realistic learning priorities and, in liaison with the employer, develop individual learning plans and agree realistic completion targets. This will include ensuring that employers have a full understanding of their role within an Apprenticeship.
• Develop, manage and maintain good relationships with external partners, local employers and appropriate agencies to recruit learners.
• Provide information, advice and guidance to learners and employers to promote learning and timely achievement of the agreed learning aims and SMART objectives.
• Assessment of knowledge, skills and behaviours within apprenticeship standards.
• Maintain a minimum caseload of learners. Assist them to achieve qualifications and the Apprenticeship Standard preparing them for End Point Assessment.
• Where required, support commercial training and upskilling through NVQs and adhoc courses.
• Support the Business Development team to identify opportunities with new and existing employers.
• Work in a team to plan and deliver a structured curriculum to that meet the learning needs of learners and the delivery and assessment of knowledge, skills and behaviours.

• Level 3 or equivalent in relevant construction occupational area - Essential (Electrical or Plumbing preferred)
• English and Maths GCSE grade C or above- or equivalent - Essential
• TAQA Level 3 (Assessors) or A1 assessor qualification - Essential
• Teaching qualification - Desirable.
• TAQA Level 4 (IQA ,Award in Internal Verification or V1) - Desirable.
• Empathy with young people.
• Desire to assist learners achieve their career and learning aspirations.
• High level of self‑motivation - ability to work on own initiative.
• Clear proactive approach to planning, organising, prioritising workload.
• Good problem solving / decision making skills.
• Well‑developed interpersonal & communication skills.
• Strong customer service focus.

Please see the person specification for full details.

• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
• Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
• College benefit scheme - College Extras:
• Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
• Discounted gift cards for big brands
• Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Coming soon: EV leasing
• Discounted onsite car parking.

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Mark Hall, Associate Director of Apprenticeships.

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