Environmental Green Skills Apprenticeship Tutor (LANTRA) - #2064682

Apprenticeship Tutor (LANTRA Qualified)

Job Title: Apprenticeship Tutor (LANTRA Qualified)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Multi-site delivery across Riverlution operational areas (field-based and classroom-based)

Salary: £36k - £38k per annum

Reports to: Training Manager

Role Overview

The Apprenticeship Tutor role is responsible for the delivery, assessment, and support of apprenticeship programmes alongside the delivery of LANTRA-accredited qualifications and other externally funded training.

The post holder will deliver high-quality teaching and assessment to apprentices and adult learners across environmental, land-based and stewardship-related subjects, supporting learners to achieve their qualifications while ensuring compliance with awarding body, apprenticeship, and quality assurance requirements.

This role is mix of office based and field-based, with associated classroom delivery, learner reviews, and assessment activity. The tutor will work closely with the Training Manager, Training Administrator and other tutors to ensure consistent, high-quality provision across all programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Apprenticeship Delivery & Assessment

• Deliver teaching and learning across apprenticeship standards relevant to Riverlution’s provision, using engaging, inclusive, and learner-centred approaches.
• Assess apprentices against approved standards, qualifications, and units, including workplace evidence, practical observations, professional discussions, and written work.
• Support apprentices to progress through their programme, including gateway readiness and preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA) where required.
• Complete progress reviews, maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), and provide timely, constructive feedback to learners.

LANTRA & Accredited Qualifications

• Deliver LANTRA-accredited qualifications and other vocational awards in line with awarding body requirements.
• Ensure all LANTRA training and assessment is delivered compliantly, maintaining accurate records, assessments, and certification paperwork.
• Carry out learner assessments and quality checks in line with LANTRA and internal quality assurance procedures.
• Maintain personal competence, CPD, and occupational currency relevant to LANTRA qualifications delivered.

Teaching & Learning

• Plan and deliver sessions covering environmental management, land-based skills, conservation, health & safety, and practical fieldwork (as appropriate to programmes).
• Lead practical workdays, site visits, and hands-on activities, ensuring learning outcomes are met safely and effectively.
• Adapt delivery to meet the needs of individual learners, including those with additional learning needs or disabilities.
• Use a range of teaching and assessment methods to suit different learning styles and abilities.

Health, Safety & Safeguarding

• Conduct site briefings, toolbox talks, and safety inductions for learners.
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety legislation, policies, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Actively promote safe working practices during all training and assessment activities.
• Report incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly and follow organisational reporting procedures.

Quality, Compliance & Administration

• Complete and maintain accurate learner documentation, registers, assessments, reviews, and evidence portfolios.
• Comply with apprenticeship funding rules, awarding body requirements, and internal quality assurance processes (e.g. RARPA where applicable).
• Participate in internal and external audits, standardisation, and quality reviews.
• Meet deadlines and contribute to continuous improvement of training delivery and learner experience.

Teamwork & Communication

• Work collaboratively with Training Manager, Training Administrator and other tutors.
• Communicate effectively with employers, learners, colleagues, and external partners.
• Support colleagues, staff, and volunteers through mentoring and sharing best practice where appropriate.
• Represent Riverlution professionally with stakeholders and awarding bodies.

Additional Information

• Regular travel to field sites and learner workplaces is required.
• Occasional overnight stays, evening, or weekend work may be necessary to meet delivery needs.
• Other duties appropriate to the role may be required.

Person Specification

Essential

• Level 3 (or above) Assessor qualification (e.g. A1, TAQA, CAVA).
• Competence and/or qualification to deliver LANTRA-accredited qualifications (Brush cutter, variety of Sprayer and other qualifications as required) (or willingness to achieve promptly).
• Experience delivering and assessing apprenticeships and/or vocational qualifications.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and compliance in post-16 or adult education.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Relevant first aid and health & safety certification appropriate to field delivery.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent teaching, communication, and learner support skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver both practical and classroom-based learning.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to motivate, engage, and support adult learners.
• Passion for environmental, land-based, or stewardship-related education.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team.