My career at Myerscough College – Inspiring Excellence 

Are you passionate about the sportsturf industry but are considering a career change? 

Would you like to use your skills and knowledge to help shape the future of the industry? 

Do you want a role that offers progression opportunities and a work/life balance? 

If so, this could be the role for you. 

As a Work-Based Tutor in Sportsturf you will be mentoring apprentices as they seek to upskill on Greenkeeping and Sportsturf Operative apprenticeship standards. You will work flexibly to manage and visit a cohort of apprentices working in the sportsturf industry. 

You will actively engage apprentices to succeed and reach their full potential through the delivery of effective and inspirational teaching, learning and assessment. 

Apply today to join us as a Work-Based Tutor in Sportsturf within our team of professional tutors. 

Location of work 

The position is to support apprentices around various counties circling Oxford and south. This is a field-based role where the tutor works from home, supported by the College. There is a requirement to attend Apprenticeship and Skills development days at the Preston campus which take place 3 to 4 times per year (Subsistence and accommodation provided). It may be the case that from time to time you may work collaboratively with other tutors or delivery from specific locations (Placed based Education). Occasionally you may be asked to work out of area for business reasons in which case accommodation will be provided. 

Key Information 

Hours – 37 Hours Per Week 

Department – Apprenticeships and Skills 

Location – Various counties circling Oxford and south 

Salary – £23,318 – £31,536 per annum in accordance with qualifications and experience 

Holidays – 32 days plus bank holidays 

Pension – Teachers Pension Scheme 

Travel – Option for a company car with accompanying fuel card 

Closing date – 31.07.2022   

Why join us? 

At Myerscough College and University Centre we have a nationally and internationally recognised Further Education, Higher Education, Adult Education and Apprenticeship provision. The Further Education provision is well established, the Higher Education provision has a well-recognised partnership with UCLan and the apprenticeship provision is operational nationally. We offer a rewarding and enjoyable working environment, where colleagues are inspired to make a positive difference to the educational experience and employability of our students. We are one of the top five largest land-based and sports colleges in the UK. 

Visit our website for the full list of excellent benefits our college offers. 

Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance. Our recruitment process has been designed to keep students safe and to ensure that we appoint safe and suitable people. 

All successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment background and safeguarding checks. 

The successful applicant will be responsible for complying with all safeguarding policies and practices, and for ensuring student safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of everything they do. 

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

We are an equal opportunity employer; we want all our candidates to have a fair and equal opportunity to secure employment with us. We encourage applications from all underrepresented groups: BAME applicants, disabled applicants, and LGBT+ applicants. 

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, due to a disability, then please speak with a member of the HR team. 

As a disability confident employer, we commit to guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets all of the essential criteria. 

Hours 

37 Hours Per Week 

Department 

Apprenticeships and Skills 

Location 

Various counties circling Oxford and South 

Salary 

Up to £31,536 per annum in accordance with qualifications and experience 

Reference No 

WBTS-Sou 

Closing Date 

Sunday 31 July 2022 

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