Apprenticeship Manager

Southport College is looking for an experienced educator to lead and develop our apprenticeship provision.

In this key managerial and operational role, you will work closely with the Director of Curriculum – Apprenticeship and Skills to ensure the performance and quality of our apprenticeship programmes. 

You will be responsible for the management and operational oversight of the apprenticeship provision, including the line management of the apprenticeship delivery team, the effective management of resources, and the implementation and monitoring of quality processes and performance across the teams.

The role also involves contributing to the development and implementation of an innovative curriculum that meets both local and national skills needs. Alongside curriculum leadership, you will be expected to undertake either a teaching or assessing commitment, as appropriate to your vocational area or experience.

Applicants must hold a degree-level qualification, a teaching certificate, and performance coach and verifier awards. Previous teaching experience, preferably within an apprenticeship curriculum area is essential, along with a strong track record of improving learner outcomes. An in-depth understanding of OneFile is also crucial to the success of this role.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of apprenticeship delivery at Southport College, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Working For Us 

We value our staff and the contribution that everyone makes to the success of our College. For this reason, we offer fantastic support for all staff and staff development is encouraged throughout all departments. We offer a family friendly environment and support our staff so that they get the best out of their job and their time here.

Many of the team have been here for many years, growing with us and progressing on to new challenges and roles. With mentoring available for all new starters, a free counselling service for all staff, we know that you would relish being part of our team.

Benefits We Offer 

• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement: 49 days for lecturing staff, 41 days for management staff and 39 days for support staff, including up to 9 efficiency days to coincide with Christmas and Easter closures. Staff are also not required to work bank holidays.
• Staff can take one additional day off per year to celebrate their birthday
• Free eye tests and flu vouchers, and access to supported health care plan with discounted cost
• Annual Christmas Celebration: previous years included Christmas party, hampers or vouchers
• Annual Health & Well-being Day: including a range of activities from Crotchet to Golf, finishing with a staff BBQ
• Outstanding Staff Contribution Awards and Long-Service Awards: All staff are also eligible for our weekly term time Feel-Good Friday Draw.
• Auto Enrolment into Teachers Pension Scheme: for Lecturers (28.68% employer contribution) and Local Government Pension scheme for support staff (20.7% employer contribution)

For further details and to download an application form, please click the apply button.

Completed applications should be returned via email to personnel@southport.ac.uk.

Deadline for receipt of applications: Thursday 15th May 2025 (10:00am).

Interviews will be held within one month of the closing date.

Southport College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees are expected to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records check, with Barred List check if appropriate, through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).