Tutor/assessor

Tutor/Assessor Role Profile

Lead Tutor - Leadership and Business

**Please note: This role includes additional uplift payment of up to 25% for Lead Tutor responsibilities, which will be discussed at interview.**

Are you passionate about developing future leaders and strengthening the business support workforce? Do you enjoy supporting apprentices and adult learners in achieving their career goals? If so, join Plymouth’s fastest-growing education and training provider, committed to delivering excellent outcomes and making a meaningful impact on our learners, employers, and community.

At On Course South West, we are expanding our Skills Provision to offer high-quality apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps, qualifications, and training in key growth sectors across the city and surrounding areas. This includes business support areas such as accountancy, leadership, customer service, and business administration.

We are seeking an experienced Leadership and Business Tutor to lead this exciting new curriculum area. You will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality teaching and learning to apprentices enrolled in work-based learning programmes, as well as adult learners completing CMI and other business qualifications. This role requires a deep understanding of, and passion for, the importance of developing leadership and business skills. You will work closely with a wide range of employers to create bespoke and innovative programmes that deliver real impact for both employees and organisations.

You will join a dedicated team and be fully supported by our curriculum and quality management team. You’ll collaborate with colleagues and partners to build a provision that prioritises learner progression, quality, and a positive learner journey.

As a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Approved Centre, you will act as the main point of contact, managing our relationship with this professional body. This includes attending training, meetings, and conferences to ensure our offer remains agile and relevant.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Leadership
- Design and develop curriculum and resources for CMI apprenticeships and qualifications (Levels 2-5).
- Lead curriculum development and annual reviews to support continuous improvement in leadership and business delivery.
- Contribute to the self-assessment process to inform ongoing enhancement of On Course South West’s Skills Provision.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date learner records (e.g. exams and e-portfolios) in line with internal procedures.
- Monitor progression, retention, and achievement data for your courses.
- Serve as the primary liaison with CMI as the awarding and professional body.

Teaching, Training, and Assessment
- Deliver qualifications and apprenticeships up to Level 5.
- Conduct initial assessments to determine learners’ starting points.
- Assess learner progress and provide regular, constructive feedback and improvement targets.
- Deliver inclusive, high-quality learning experiences and actively promote equality and diversity.
- Adhere to internal quality assurance processes to ensure high standards of assessment.
- Participate in relevant training and professional development.

Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified to deliver CMI qualifications up to Level 5.
- Hold GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
- Proven experience in delivering leadership and business qualifications and apprenticeships.
- Familiarity with e-portfolio systems.
- Passionate about working with people and committed to raising standards.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships.
- Knowledge of funding streams and requirements for apprenticeship delivery.

The Disclosure & Barring Service Check requirement for this post is: Enhanced Check + DBS Children’s Barred List & DBS Adult’s Barred List

We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role.

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

**Closing Date: Sunday 15 June