Apprenticeship Team Lead – National Training Provider (North Region)
£40,000 per annum | Permanent | Hybrid Working (Home with regular paid travel)
A leading and expanding national training provider, recognised for delivering high-quality apprenticeship programmes across the UK, is seeking an Apprenticeship Team Lead to line manage their delivery team.
In this key leadership role, you will support a team of experienced Skills Coaches to deliver impactful, compliant and learner-focused provision.
This role is ideal for a seasoned apprenticeship or FE professional with experience managing teams, driving performance, and ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks including the Education Inspection Framework and DfE Apprenticeship Funding Rules.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and support a team of Skills Coaches across the North region.
Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and coaching sessions to drive performance.
Oversee curriculum planning, delivery standards and off-the-job training quality.
Ensure full compliance with funding guidance, audit processes and inspection frameworks.
Roughly once-a-week travel to learning centres in Walsall, Warrington and Doncaster.
Person Specification
Essential:
Leadership experience in apprenticeship or FE programme delivery.
Qualified Assessor and Internal Quality Assurer (TAQA, Lead IQA or equivalent).
Strong working knowledge of DfE Apprenticeship Funding Rules and Ofsted EIF.
Proven experience with performance management and developing delivery staff.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, employers, and external stakeholders.
Desirable:
Teaching or assessing qualification (AET, PGCE, Cert Ed).
Experience across multiple apprenticeship standards.
Background in hybrid or national apprenticeship delivery models.
Prior involvement in audits, inspections or internal quality reviews. Why Join This Provider?
This is a people-focused and values-driven organisation, known for its commitment to high standards, quality improvement and staff development. Benefits include:
Defined career progression and access to funded CPD.
Flexible, hybrid working approach with travel support.
Wellbeing-focused culture and access to professional support services.
Collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.
Next Steps
Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process.
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