Greater Manchester - Practice Tutor Assessor
Posted 6 days 4 hours ago by Ministry of Justice
Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
Lancashire, Ashton-under-lyne, United Kingdom, OL6 0
Job Description
Ashton-under-Lyne, Atherton, Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport
Region
Greater Manchester
Closing Date
10-Aug-2026
Business Unit
NPS Greater Manchester Corporate Services (2021)
Post Type
Fixed Term
Other
Number of jobs available
1
Reserve List
12 Months
Descriptions & requirements Overview of the job This is an NPS role. The post holder will be a member of the divisional training team in NPS or in HMPPS Wales. The post will be based within one of the NPS divisions or in Wales with some travel outside of that area
The post holder will report to the Divisional Training Manager/Deputy Divisional Training Manager. The training function is part of the HMPPS Learning & Development Group.
The post holder works as part of the divisional training team to deliver probation qualifications at local level. This will include co-ordinating the needs of a group of learners and working with them individually and in groups both in the NPS and CRC.
Regular travel and some overnight stays are an integral part of this role. When required, PTAs will be expected to provide mutual assistance to other parts of HMPPS L&D in order to meet the business need.
The role is a training function and the post holder will be required to apply their professional skills and specialist knowledge to ensure the effective delivery of probation qualifications and associated professional skills.
This post will not have line management responsibilities.
Summary Co-ordinate and deliver all aspects of probation qualifications including brokering learning opportunities and monitoring the progress of learners based in NPS/HMPPS in England and Wales and in CRCs. Duties will include mentoring, assessment and coaching of learners in these organisations.
Assess VQ candidates in compliance with the requirements of the Awarding Body Design and deliver professional skills workshops
The post holder will be required to undertake quality assurance functions of learner work products and other quality functions dependant on business need. Relevant training will be provided.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties
Behaviours
For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to aMoJoffice location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.
Some of MoJ's terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.
Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance withthe HMPPS' Flexible Working policy.
The MoJ offers a range of benefits:
Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years' service, plus public holidays.Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis
Annual Leave Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years' service, plus public holidays.Take leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.
Pension The National Probation Service is covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) run through the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF).Please visit for further information.
Please note: Any current Civil Servant who is a member of the PCSPS, by accepting an offer of employment to the National Probation Services will be opted out of the PCSPS and auto enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Training The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.
Networks The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.
Eligibility All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post
Support We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order
. click apply for full job details
Region
Greater Manchester
Closing Date
10-Aug-2026
Business Unit
NPS Greater Manchester Corporate Services (2021)
Post Type
Fixed Term
Other
Number of jobs available
1
Reserve List
12 Months
Descriptions & requirements Overview of the job This is an NPS role. The post holder will be a member of the divisional training team in NPS or in HMPPS Wales. The post will be based within one of the NPS divisions or in Wales with some travel outside of that area
The post holder will report to the Divisional Training Manager/Deputy Divisional Training Manager. The training function is part of the HMPPS Learning & Development Group.
The post holder works as part of the divisional training team to deliver probation qualifications at local level. This will include co-ordinating the needs of a group of learners and working with them individually and in groups both in the NPS and CRC.
Regular travel and some overnight stays are an integral part of this role. When required, PTAs will be expected to provide mutual assistance to other parts of HMPPS L&D in order to meet the business need.
The role is a training function and the post holder will be required to apply their professional skills and specialist knowledge to ensure the effective delivery of probation qualifications and associated professional skills.
This post will not have line management responsibilities.
Summary Co-ordinate and deliver all aspects of probation qualifications including brokering learning opportunities and monitoring the progress of learners based in NPS/HMPPS in England and Wales and in CRCs. Duties will include mentoring, assessment and coaching of learners in these organisations.
Assess VQ candidates in compliance with the requirements of the Awarding Body Design and deliver professional skills workshops
The post holder will be required to undertake quality assurance functions of learner work products and other quality functions dependant on business need. Relevant training will be provided.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties
- Participate in the selection of learners due to undertake probation qualifications
- Undertake the design, co-ordination and delivery of a range of training and learning opportunities to facilitate the learner's achievement of probation qualifications.
- Identify individual learning needs, including reasonable adjustments and issues relating to learning style
- Complete and monitor a learning agreement for each learner in accordance with the Regulatory Framework
- Undertake regular developmental sessions with learners to identify ongoing needs and review progress on the qualification
- Identify performance issues and report these to the relevant line manager and to the Divisional Training Manager. Collaborate with the line manager to develop and an action plan to address issues.
- Provide written reports in respect of learner progress, including in relation to performance management.
- Proactively manage learner attendance at learning events and support managers in taking remedial action to manage sickness absence to achieve qualification completion.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, quality assurance and support the development of reflective practice in all aspects of work with learners and colleagues.
- Provide PTA cover in the absence of colleagues
- Attend all required training and assessment sessions and achieve the assessor award within 12 months of taking up post
- Use a variety of assessment methods with learners in line with the Awarding Body and sector assessment strategy, including written observations, performance feedback and digital recordings of professional discussions
- Maximise the use of IT and technology, including the use of the eportfolio system
- Attend standardisation meetings as required and liaise with Internal and External Quality Assurers to ensure the consistency and quality of assessments
- As and when required, undertake Internal Quality Assurance processes including chairing standardisation meetings; liaison with National Centre and divisional teams; attend Qualification Assurance Group as divisional representative and prepare for External Quality Assurance visits.
- Ensure assessment processes reflect best practice, are fair and consistent and meet the requirements of the Awarding Body
- Liaise with staff at the Higher Education provider to ensure learners' progress towards achievement of academic awards and verify work based assignments, if required
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with learners, colleagues and external agencies including CRCs
- Maintain probation professional knowledge by attending relevant training events and practical experience, as identified in the appraisal process.
- Travel regulary across the division/Wales and elsewhere, as required by the role
Behaviours
- Leadership
- Developing Self and Others
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
- Experience of probation practice and knowledge of latest policy developments
- Strong organisational skills, planning and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Probation officer work with offenders
- Probation Officer Qualification
- Knowledge of probation qualifications
For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to aMoJoffice location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.
Some of MoJ's terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.
Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance withthe HMPPS' Flexible Working policy.
The MoJ offers a range of benefits:
Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years' service, plus public holidays.Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis
Annual Leave Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years' service, plus public holidays.Take leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.
Pension The National Probation Service is covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) run through the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF).Please visit for further information.
Please note: Any current Civil Servant who is a member of the PCSPS, by accepting an offer of employment to the National Probation Services will be opted out of the PCSPS and auto enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Training The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.
Networks The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.
Eligibility All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post
Support We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order
. click apply for full job details