23671 - National Tutor Trainer

Ministry of Justice UK • National City, CA

9d • £35,335 - £42,859 • Hybrid

About The Position

The National Tutor Trainer is an HQ role in the Ministry of Justice People and Capability Group, within Prison Learning Design and Delivery (PLD&D). PLD&D develops and delivers HMPPS/MOJ learning and development products, including foundation and role-specific operational training. The post holder supports trainers nationally through training and developmental support, including provision connected with First Aid Instructor, Level 3 Education and Training Award, and Level 3 AVRA Assessor Award. The role has no direct line-management responsibilities and reports to an SEO delivery manager, who reports to the relevant Head of Delivery.

The role is nationally based and may be located within a specified region. Travel is expected to deliver training at Newbold Revel and undertake visits and lesson observations across the country, initially once or twice per month for up to a week at a time. The position involves supporting trainer development and wellbeing, maintaining the quality and accreditation of developmental training, and working with internal stakeholders and external awarding bodies.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 5 teaching qualification and demonstrate experience designing, delivering and evaluating learning interventions. The role is assessed using the Civil Service Success Profiles framework, including behaviours, strengths and a presentation at a remote interview via MS Teams. Employment is permanent, with full-time, part-time, job-share and flexible working patterns considered in line with business needs. Hybrid arrangements may be available where business needs allow; employees are expected to spend at least 60% of working time in an office.

Requirements

• Level 5 teaching qualification.
• Experience designing, delivering and evaluating learning interventions, adapting methods to diverse audiences and maximising engagement.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and organisational boundaries, share expertise and build professional networks.
• Strong planning, organisational and prioritisation skills, including managing competing demands, coordinating activities and delivering at pace.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage, influence, build stakeholder relationships and provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop others, promoting a positive learning culture and continuous improvement.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain quality standards, analyse information accurately and deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timescales.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and effective use of digital learning platforms and technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience of quality assurance activity within a learning or training environment.
• Experience working with accredited learning or awarding bodies.
• A recognised Assessor Award.

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing activities that support PLD&D trainers.
• Manage day-to-day delivery of developmental training, ensuring appropriate internal and external accreditation, alignment with training strategies, and quality assurance procedures aligned with National Awarding/Governing Body policies.
• Ensure decisions and assessments about developmental training follow National Awarding Body marking criteria and standards, and maintain records in line with awarding-body and MOJ quality assurance processes.
• Provide pastoral and emotional support to trainers, supporting wellbeing and addressing individual challenges or concerns in an inclusive environment.
• Refer trainers who need specialised support when their needs are outside the role's responsibilities and expertise.
• Conduct classroom observations to support consistent quality of delivery across the PLD&D estate.
• Provide examples of effective practice for trainers to apply in the classroom.
• Keep lesson plans and schemes of work for developing training up to date.
• Produce and implement individual learning plans for trainers below desired attainment levels.
• Identify, investigate and share information about new developments from awarding-body provision.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with external awarding bodies and ensure current information is cascaded to trainers.
• Work collaboratively across functional and organisational boundaries, representing PLD&D professionally and consistently.
• Use resources mindfully, ensuring value for money and efficiency.
• Model PLD&D professional standards, values and behaviours; encourage and support colleagues and continue personal development through CPD.
• Contribute to the PLD&D strategy, promote new ways of working and continuous learning, and support the delivery of a high-quality learning service.

Benefits

• Annual leave of 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years’ service.
• Option for qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days of leave each year.
• Paid public holidays and one privilege day.
• Choice of Civil Service pension schemes.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee-run networks offering advice, support and representation.
• Family-friendly policies, including opportunities for reduced hours or job sharing.
• Access to flexible benefits, voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts.
• Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
• Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level