Apprentice Educator

This 2 year fixed term position is an opportunity to join our existing team of Apprentice Educators who work closely with apprentice learners, teaching course teams and employers. Candidates must be passionate about developing others and be empathetic and people-focused. The main focus will be to guide & support, monitor and assess both employers and apprentices throughout the degree apprenticeship journey and to contribute to the activities of the school and university with regard to the delivery and compliance of degree apprenticeships. 

Candidates must be enthusiastic and have coaching skills to motivate and engage learners who are both young as well as mature learners. Work experience in the sector associated with the apprenticeship programme is an advantage.

The successful candidate will have a first degree (honours preferred in an engineering or computing related subject). The role involves proactively encouraging learner engagement with their programmes and related learning resources. You will undertake learner progress reviews and work collaboratively with employers/line managers. It requires providing feedback on relevant knowledge, skills and behaviours maintaining the Learner Management System and providing academic and safeguarding support to learners. 

This position is based at both Preston and Burnley campuses.

For an informal discussion please contact Dr Sarah Fuller

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