Programme Tutor - Groundworks

CAPTION: Job details

Posting date: 01 April 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 14 April 2026
Location: Bury St. Edmunds, Not recorded, IP33 3RL
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: c0ba5837-3a5c-426f-8ea7-b471e7a48e13

Summary

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

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.

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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.

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), 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

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