Reed Further Education specialises in connecting talented professionals with education providers across the UK. By joining Reed FE, you will be part of a network committed to delivering high-quality education and training, supporting both learners and employers to achieve outstanding outcomes.

Apprenticeship Skills Tutor – Engineering (Mechatronics)

Full Time | Temporary (to May 2025) | Up to £38,487 + benefits

Location: South Yorkshire (with regular travel to employer sites)

About the Role

Reed Further Education is seeking an experienced and motivated Apprenticeship Skills Tutor in Engineering (Mechatronics) to support and inspire the next generation of engineers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled industry professional to combine their technical expertise with coaching and teaching, helping apprentices develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to succeed in the workplace.

You will manage a caseload of apprentices, delivering high-quality coaching, assessment, and support throughout their apprenticeship journey, ensuring timely progression to End Point Assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor, and assess apprentices working towards Engineering (Mechatronics) standards
• Conduct regular workplace visits, reviews, and progress assessments
• Support apprentices in building portfolios of evidence using e-portfolio systems (e.g. OneFile)
• Deliver engaging teaching and training aligned to apprenticeship frameworks
• Conduct tripartite reviews with apprentices and employers to track progress
• Provide guidance on End Point Assessment (EPA) preparation and readiness
• Maintain accurate, compliant learner records and tracking systems
• Build strong relationships with employers, offering support on apprenticeship requirements
• Provide pastoral support and remove barriers to learning where needed
• Promote safeguarding, Prevent, British Values, and equality & diversity in all interactions

About You

We are looking for a confident and engaging tutor who can bring engineering to life and support a diverse range of learners.

You will have:

• Industry experience in Mechatronics / Engineering
• A relevant Level 3 qualification (or higher) in engineering
• An Assessor qualification (A1, TAQA or equivalent) or willingness to achieve
• A teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards)
• Strong IT skills and experience using digital learning platforms
• Experience supporting apprentices or work-based learners
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable:

• IQA/Internal Verification qualification
• Experience delivering apprenticeship standards

Additional Information

• This role involves regular travel to employer sites
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• All roles are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks

All candidates who register with Reed Further Education will have 2 years’ referencing taken up and will be required to have a DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area

• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf

• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club

• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment

• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.

• Great referral bonus’ (up to £200 per successful referral!)

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If you are passionate about developing future engineering talent and making a real impact in further education, we would love to hear from you.

We are also registering other teachers, assessors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.