Join us in inspiring people to succeed, by being part of our remarkable operational delivery team, specialising in
Automotive Apprenticeships.
Paragon Skills are Ofsted Grade 2 "Good" and a Top 5 Apprenticeship Provider, with a true dedication to the apprenticeship sector.
We are passionate, innovative, and determined to deliver an outstanding teaching and learning experience to every learner every time, and our handpicked, trusted people demonstrate their specialist knowledge and expertise in everything they do, and have a commitment to delivering meaning learning interactions to our learners nationally.
Position:
Location:
B.T.C, Station Approach, Ashley Rd, Bournemouth, BH1 4NB
Salary:
£40,000- £50,000 + KPI-based bonuses
Hours:
36.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
We're seeking a passionate and experienced Personal Tutor to deliver Automotive apprenticeships, including both Light and Heavy vehicles. In this role, you'll support learners throughout their apprenticeship journey, providing exceptional teaching and learning experiences. You'll help shape the future leaders of the automotive industry by delivering high-quality training and motivation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Engage and inspire learners to achieve their work-based qualifications.
* Deliver differentiated, impactful teaching to support learner progression.
* Maintain consistent service levels to ensure learner and employer retention.
* Prepare learners for the EPA Gateway by managing portfolios.
* Recruit learners and apprentices to meet caseload and operational targets.
* Utilize technology, virtual resources, and workplace training for effective learning.
* Conduct regular reviews and visits with learners and employers, meeting ESFA standards.
* Safeguard the welfare of learners and promote a positive learning environment.
Requirements:
What we need from you:
* Teaching qualification (AET, DET, Cert Ed, PGCE).
* Assessor qualification (TAQA, CAVA, V1).
* Experience in delivering automotive apprenticeships.
* Qualifications in Light Vehicle and Heavy Goods Vehicles.
* Strong track record in supporting learners through End Point Assessment.
* Ability to manage a diverse learner caseload.
* GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above) or equivalent Functional Skills.
* Willingness to travel as required.
Other information:
We are proud to offer a suite of
Paragon Choices
which are optional benefits including life assurance and income protection and core benefits below;
* 20 days annual leave - increasing with length of service and a holiday purchase scheme
* 3 Paragon Days for our Operational December Closure and 8 Public Bank Holidays
* Your birthday off as our gift from us to you
* Up to 3 days of paid volunteering leave and corporate conscience initiatives
* Perkbox – a suite of lifestyle benefits and wellness tools
* Recognition and long service awards to celebrate our colleagues'
* Going for Gold incentive scheme, where KPI related bonus can be earned
We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a guaranteed interview scheme in place to ensure that nobody is overlooked or discriminated against because of their disability. If you meet the minimum criteria when you apply and you have informed us in your application that you have a disability, you will be guaranteed an interview for that role.
To promote and maintain an inclusive working environment, as part of your application process we will ask you to share data on certain characteristics. These answers will not form part of the selection and recruitment process and will not be shared with anyone outside of the People Team.
Paragon Skills is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our learners and colleagues and we implement robust safer recruitment practices to support this. Dependant on the role you are applying for, we may undertake a number of necessary checks to confirm you are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service check. We are also committed to promoting equality and inclusion throughout our colleague and learner populations.