Programme Tutor - Groundworks

Eastern Education Group Trust, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3RL

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 April 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  31 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 1 FTE – 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year – Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,205 - £36,084 (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• West Suffolk College- Bury St Edmunds
• 1 FTE– 37hours per week, 52weeks per year–Permanent
• Salary:£32,205 - £36,084 (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to share their Groundworks knowledge and skills with the next generation of industry professionals. This rewarding role involves managing a caseload of Apprenticeship learners, supporting the development of their skills, knowledge, and behaviours in collaboration with their employers. You will play a key role in guiding learners through their apprenticeship journey, providing coaching, mentoring, and regular progress reviews to ensure they achieve their full potential.

Groundworks experience is essential for this position, along with a relevant qualification in the field and previous hands-on experience within the industry. Previous experience in an assessing role is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be provided. Applicants should demonstrate strong communication skills and good IT skills, as you will be required to maintain accurate records, use digital systems, and build effective working relationships with learners, employers, and colleagues.

The role requires flexibility and a willingness to travel to various workplaces across the East of England, supporting learners in their place of work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about developing others, committed to high standards, and eager to make a positive impact within the construction and groundwork sector.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Eastern Education Group Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/suffolk-academies-trust

Arranging a visit to Eastern Education Group Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

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