Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Multi-site delivery across Riverlution operational areas (field-based and classroom-based)
Reports to: Training Manager
Role Overview
The Apprenticeship Tutor role is responsible for the delivery, assessment, and support of apprenticeship programmes alongside the delivery of LANTRA-accredited qualifications and other externally funded training.
The post holder will deliver high-quality teaching and assessment to apprentices and adult learners across environmental, land-based and stewardship-related subjects, supporting learners to achieve their qualifications while ensuring compliance with awarding body, apprenticeship, and quality assurance requirements.
This role is mix of office based and field-based, with associated classroom delivery, learner reviews, and assessment activity. The tutor will work closely with the Training Manager, Training Administrator and other tutors to ensure consistent, high-quality provision across all programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Apprenticeship Delivery & Assessment
* Deliver teaching and learning across apprenticeship standards relevant to Riverlution’s provision, using engaging, inclusive, and learner-centred approaches.
* Assess apprentices against approved standards, qualifications, and units, including workplace evidence, practical observations, professional discussions, and written work.
* Support apprentices to progress through their programme, including gateway readiness and preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA) where required.
* Complete progress reviews, maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), and provide timely, constructive feedback to learners.
LANTRA & Accredited Qualifications
* Deliver LANTRA-accredited qualifications and other vocational awards in line with awarding body requirements.
* Ensure all LANTRA training and assessment is delivered compliantly, maintaining accurate records, assessments, and certification paperwork.
* Carry out learner assessments and quality checks in line with LANTRA and internal quality assurance procedures.
* Maintain personal competence, CPD, and occupational currency relevant to LANTRA qualifications delivered.
Teaching & Learning
* Plan and deliver sessions covering environmental management, land-based skills, conservation, health & safety, and practical fieldwork (as appropriate to programmes).
* Lead practical workdays, site visits, and hands-on activities, ensuring learning outcomes are met safely and effectively.
* Adapt delivery to meet the needs of individual learners, including those with additional learning needs or disabilities.
* Use a range of teaching and assessment methods to suit different learning styles and abilities.
Health, Safety & Safeguarding
* Conduct site briefings, toolbox talks, and safety inductions for learners.
* Ensure compliance with all health & safety legislation, policies, risk assessments, and method statements.
* Actively promote safe working practices during all training and assessment activities.
* Report incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly and follow organisational reporting procedures.
Quality, Compliance & Administration
* Complete and maintain accurate learner documentation, registers, assessments, reviews, and evidence portfolios.
* Comply with apprenticeship funding rules, awarding body requirements, and internal quality assurance processes (e.g. RARPA where applicable).
* Participate in internal and external audits, standardisation, and quality reviews.
* Meet deadlines and contribute to continuous improvement of training delivery and learner experience.
Teamwork & Communication
* Work collaboratively with Training Manager, Training Administrator and other tutors.
* Communicate effectively with employers, learners, colleagues, and external partners.
* Support colleagues, staff, and volunteers through mentoring and sharing best practice where appropriate.
* Represent Riverlution professionally with stakeholders and awarding bodies.
Additional Information
* Regular travel to field sites and learner workplaces is required.
* Occasional overnight stays, evening, or weekend work may be necessary to meet delivery needs.
* Other duties appropriate to the role may be required.
Person Specification
* Competence and/or qualification to deliver LANTRA-accredited qualifications (Brush cutter, variety of Sprayer and other qualifications as required) (or willingness to achieve promptly).
* Experience delivering and assessing apprenticeships and/or vocational qualifications.
* Strong understanding of quality assurance and compliance in post-16 or adult education.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Relevant first aid and health & safety certification appropriate to field delivery.
Skills & Attributes
* Excellent teaching, communication, and learner support skills.
* Ability to plan and deliver both practical and classroom-based learning.
* Strong organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail.
* Ability to motivate, engage, and support adult learners.
* Passion for environmental, land-based, or stewardship-related education.
* Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
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