Lead Tutor (Apprenticeships - Work Skills)

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

What is the job role?

We are seeking a proactive and learner-focused individual to support the continued delivery and development of our apprenticeship programmes. This role plays a key part in shaping high-quality provision, contributing to curriculum design, and supporting continuous improvement across all pathways.

You will work closely with tutors, employers and stakeholders to support learner progression, including initial and diagnostic assessments, personalised learning plans, and progress reviews. The role also involves supporting EPA readiness, Gateway compliance, alongside meeting the Reform changes and the implementation of new standards.

In addition, you will support marketing and recruitment activity, learner sign-ups, and delivery enhancements—including the development of programmes such as Support to Become an Apprentice, Pathway to Apprenticeships and strengthening existing pathways.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on learner success and help shape future apprenticeship delivery.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a skilled and passionate educator to take on a leadership role in delivering high-quality apprenticeship & adult learning programmes across Coventry. You will have a strong understanding of adult learning principles, inclusive teaching practices, and curriculum development. You will be confident in planning and delivering engaging sessions, assessing learner progress, and supporting individuals to achieve their goals.

We currently deliver apprenticeships in Early Years, Teaching Assistant, Health Support Care Worker, & Adult Social Care, Business Administration, Customer Service with other routes under consideration.

* A minimum level 3 qualification in one of the above apprenticeship areas or in an area where apprenticeships can be explored

* Relevant teaching qualification at Level 3/4/5 (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed, or equivalent).

* Maths and English at GCSE Grade C or Functional Skills Grade 2 (minimum).

Desirable Requirements

* Assessor qualification (D32, D33, A1 or equivalent)

* Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (or equivalent).

Within your role you will also play a key role in mentoring tutors, managing Learning Support Assistants, and contributing to internal quality assurance processes.

Experience in teaching within adult and community learning, apprenticeships, using digital platforms, and supporting learners with diverse needs is essential. You must demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, equity, and continuous improvement.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information. For all other queries, contact Resourcing@coventry.gov.uk.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.

We recognise that you might use AI tools to help with your application. While these tools can be useful, please make sure that all information you provide about your experience, skills, and qualifications is accurate. What matters most to us is hearing about your experience and the achievements that truly reflect you!

Interview date(s): 26th October 2026

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies