Accountable to: CEO/Deputy of FEL

Contract Length: Permanent 

Reporting to: 

CEO – Jenny Holloway 

Deputy CEO – Jackie Bertram

Location: Unit 13 Crusader Industrial Estate, London N4 1LZ

The Apprenticeship Tutor is responsible for the apprenticeship programme at the Fashion Technology Academy and will work with apprentices across the UK to achieve results in Levels 2 – 5. 

This post will holistically plan, co-ordinate, mentor and support on training and assessment for apprentices based in the Fashion and Textile sector. Your knowledge and experience will be shared with apprentices to ensure they achieve their programme at the highest possible level and in a timely fashion.

The role will lead the:

• Apprenticeship programme for the Fashion Technology Academy 

The post holder will be expected to:

• Foster strong working relationships across all FTA academies working with key stakeholders to achieve great results. To bring a fresh approach to apprentice training and make the learning engaging, relevant and flexible to proactively adjust teaching methods to meet the needs of the individual learner and organisation. 

The Fashion Technology Academy is continuing to expand and this role will be key to the growth of the apprenticeship programme. 

Assessment

• Complete skills reviews with learners and identify skill and knowledge prior to enrolment 
• Develop and take responsibility for the delivery of individual training plans tailored to candidate needs
• Maintain records relevant to individual candidates. Undertake observations in the workplace (either remotely or onsite)
• Support the delivery of high-quality training to exceed awarding body quality standards, including functional skills, in the workplace as appropriate to the candidates’ requirements
• Assess skills, behaviours and feedback to learners

Training 

• Support the delivery of training to cover knowledge, skills and behaviours 
• Ensure 20% off the job training is SMART and flexible and suits the needs of the learner and organisation 
• English and Maths – Training, monitoring, supporting, recording and reporting to ensure successful completion, as required
• Provide tutorial support including key training for the Apprentice (and Employer around Prevent and British Values), Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare, Safeguarding and any additional learning support requirements

Co-ordination & Support 

• Monitor candidate progress and provide support in the completion of portfolios, end-point assessments and other evidence setting targets to ensure timely completion
• Detailing, monitoring, recording and reporting of Additional Learning Support, as required
• Supply information to employees and employers to support apprenticeship programmes, as required. Liaise with line managers to facilitate reviews and appraisals
• Attend CPD and Standardisation events as appropriate (possibly remotely)
• Support the apprentice and employer as part of the end-point assessment process

Administration 

• Update learner trackers and highlight, risk and opportunity
• Maintain documentation that records the progress of candidates on programme against specified targets 
• Complete documentation in relation to visits to employers, candidate reviews, assessment visits and any other such appointments that evidence, support and maintain relationships with candidates and employers 
• Ensure timely achievement of all students on programme and complete the required documentation to achieve end-point assessment

Other

• To develop strong working relationships with all other managers of the FEL team and attend Strategy Days and input to developing the apprentice programme
• To build trust with businesses to support continued apprenticeship programmes
• Any other duties connected with the post as are reasonably required from time to time
• To contribute to all major audits such as Ofsted and sub-contractor partners and provide all information timely and accurately. To contribute to  SAR, QIP
• To perform such duties consistent with your role as may from time to time be assigned to you anywhere within the FEL organisation
• To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role
• To work in accordance with FEL’s compliance team to promote equality and diversity in the FTA and your work
• Safeguarding Support and promote the safeguarding agenda at Best Practice Network to ensure students, visitors and staff are safeguarded
• To undertake continuous personal and professional development
• To confirm KPIs for role and agree targets, outcomes and outputs 
• To continue to grow and support apprenticeship provision within FEL and ensure all associated external information is correct on websites et al 

Managers and other staff, and external partners, suppliers etc; with whom regular contact is required

• CEO 
• Deputy CEO
• Operations
• All departments within FEL
• SEG Awarding Body
• UKFT 
• NCPT
• Compliance and Government bodies such as Apprenticeships and ESFA, Ofsted et al
• Any other group or organisation connected with education and apprenticeships 
• Key businesses and employers of apprentices

Please send your CV to jackie@fashion-enter.com