The role
This role provides academic, curriculum and operational leadership across all apprenticeship cohorts during the maternity leave of the Head of Apprenticeship Delivery. The Lead Tutor is the primary escalation point for learner progress and curriculum delivery, working alongside the Internal Quality Assurer (Interim Head of Apprenticeship Delivery) to maintain high completion rates, strong compliance and high-quality teaching and learning.
You will coordinate curriculum delivery, support peer tutors and act as the operational lead for learning progress, working with the rest of the apprenticeship team to deliver high-quality apprenticeship standards, coordinate external partnerships and keep learner progression on track. Expert understanding of apprenticeship funding rules, off-the-job training requirements, Ofsted and apprenticeship standards is essential.
You will report to the IQA (Interim Head of Apprenticeship Delivery), meet regularly with the Director of Apprenticeships, and work closely with the Apprenticeship Administrator. The role holder continues to work as an apprenticeship tutor/assessor; this job description is in addition to the existing one. There is no line management: peer coordination and academic coordination only.
Key responsibilities
Curriculum and delivery leadership
- Lead the design, review and enhancement of schemes of work, lesson plans and digital learning assets.
- Coordinate guest speakers and external subject matter experts with the administrator.
- Work with the Functional Skills Tutor to integrate English, maths and digital skills into standards.
- Review sector updates, webinars and awarding body briefings, and cascade curriculum changes to the tutor team.
Learner progression and case management
- Act as the lead escalation point for learners at risk of falling behind or going past planned end dates.
- Coordinate interventions, learning support plans and tripartite reviews for complex cases.
- Facilitate weekly delivery meetings to track milestones, Gateway readiness and off-the-job compliance.
Gateway readiness and stakeholder engagement
- Confirm learner Gateway readiness and sign off portfolios for Apprenticeship Assessment submission.
- Lead Employer Feedback Forums and use employer insight to improve delivery.
- Prepare operational progress data and support meetings where it is presented.
Quality and peer mentoring
- Cascade Quality Improvement Plan actions into daily teaching practice.
- Mentor delivery tutors, facilitate peer observations and share good practice in pedagogy and remote delivery.
- Co-chair weekly delivery team meetings with the IQA.
Reporting and compliance
- Monitor tutor performance and report KPIs to the IQA weekly.
- Ensure success rates meet DfE and Skills England accountability frameworks.
- Support readiness for Ofsted inspection, identifying and acting on areas for improvement.
- Keep safeguarding at the heart of delivery, identifying and reporting issues early.
Person specification
Essential
- Academic qualifications relevant to your substantive tutor/assessor role.
- A proven track record of high-quality apprenticeship delivery and strong achievement rates.
- Experience designing curriculum resources and adapting schemes of work.
- Experience with apprenticeship standards, Gateway requirements and assessment organisations, including delivery through online platforms.
- Deep operational understanding of the funding rules, off-the-job requirements and Ofsted.
- Proficiency in apprenticeship management systems, specifically Aptem, BKSB and digital portfolios.
- Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills for learner and employer escalations.
- Excellent knowledge of the standards Community Matters delivers, compliance, employer relationship management and apprentice data.
- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, the Prevent duty and British Values.
- Highly organised, able to balance teaching with operational leadership; a calm, approachable presence able to motivate peers without line-management authority; flexible, self-motivated, with a can-do attitude.
- Able to work regular evenings and weekends and to travel (reasonable expenses reimbursed, excluding home to work).
Desirable
- Recognised IQA award.
- Experience mentoring peers or coordinating a delivery team.
- A proactive mindset toward continuous service improvement.
How to apply
Complete our application form (Word) with reference to the job description and person specification above, and email it to info@