Work Based Tutor

Salary

£35,608 - £39,906

Contractual hours

• 37
• Basis
• Full-Time
• Job category/type
• Fixed Term - Full-Time
• Job reference

REC00005477

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

The role of the Work-based Tutor is to focus on the apprentice, their development and progress across all aspects of their apprenticeship (on and off the job training), and on liaison with employers to ensure that apprentices are well supported to ensure both the business and the apprentice benefits.

The Work-Based Tutor (Apprenticeships) is responsible for the monitoring of apprentices on a range of apprenticeships that the University offers in partnership with a diverse range of employers. This will encompass supporting apprentice achievement, progression and retention through regular progress review meetings, ensuring that engagement with learning is compliant with Education & Skills Funding Agency funding rules, and with the expectations set out in the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework. Support for apprentices will include study support and preparation for the End Point Assessment (EPA) Gateway review and EPA itself.

Tutors will also contribute to the identification, production, evaluation and enhancement of learning support materials in a variety of media. They will work collaboratively with course teams as well as directly with employers to continuously improve the quality of the apprentice experience, and its value to apprentices and employers.

Whilst remote working is available for this role, there is a requirement to be on campus in Portsmouth for one day per month.

The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 04 November 2026.

This appointment is a fixed-term contract until 29 October 2027.

For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy. If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.

04 Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Amy Todd at [email protected]

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.

Generous pension scheme.

Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.

Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.

Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.

Staff car parking and discounted public travel.

Excellent training and development opportunities.

Staff wellbeing programmes.

Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.

Discounted learning.

Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.

The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits

Salary Information:

New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.