Apprentice Engineering Tutor

  • Company: ESTAR GROUP LIMITED
  • Location: Blaydon-On-Tyne, NE21 4EE
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £22,000.00 per year
  • Sector: Business and administration
  • Ref: NAS-2000044033
  • Application Deadline Date: 14/08/2026
  • Start Date: 31/08/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Brief Description

The Engineering Tutor Assessor (Trainee) will develop into a highly skilled apprenticeship tutor and assessor specialising in engineering programmes.


You will receive structured training, mentoring and professional qualifications while supporting apprentices throughout their learning journey.

Future Prospects

The successful candidate will commit to a structured professional development programme, including:



  • Teaching qualifications

  • Assessor qualifications

  • CPD

  • Industry updating

  • Internal mentoring

Vacancy Detail

Key Responsibilities:


Teaching & Learning



  • Support the delivery of engineering and motor vehicle apprenticeship programmes

  • Deliver classroom, workshop, online and workplace-based training

  • Prepare engaging learning sessions and practical demonstrations

  • Support learners to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours

  • Deliver Functional Skills support where appropriate

  • Adapt teaching to meet individual learner needs


Assessment



  • Carry out workplace assessments

  • Observe apprentices in the workplace

  • Review portfolio evidence

  • Complete progress reviews

  • Assess assignments

  • Support apprentices towards Gateway and End-Point Assessment

  • Maintain accurate assessment records

  • Learner Support

  • Build positive relationships with apprentices

  • Motivate learners to achieve

  • Identify learners requiring additional support

  • Promote safeguarding, Prevent, British Values and wellbeing

  • Support learner attendance and engagement


Employer Engagement



  • Visit employers regularly

  • Build positive working relationships

  • Provide progress updates

  • Support workforce development discussions

  • Promote ESTAR's high standards of customer service


Quality & Compliance



  • Maintain compliant learner records

  • Follow apprenticeship funding rules

  • Participate in standardisation meetings

  • Participate in observations of teaching and learning

  • Contribute towards quality improvement activities

  • Support Ofsted inspections and internal audits


This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer or motor vehicle technician who is passionate about developing people and is looking to build a long-term career in further education.

Other Information

Person Specification


Essential:



  • Relevant engineering experience

  • Occupational competence

  • Passion for developing people

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Organised and professional

  • Full UK Driving Licence

  • Willingness to travel


Desirable:



  • Previous mentoring experience

  • Apprenticeship experience (as an apprentice or in the field)

  • Teaching experience

  • Engineering experience

  • Functional Skills knowledge

  • None of the desirable criteria are essential as full training will be provided


Qualifications


Essential:



  • Relevant Level 3 (or above) vocational qualification in Engineering

  • GCSE English and maths (Grade C/4 or above)

Ready to start your adventure?