Academic Skills Coach – Higher Education

Global Banking School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Pension and flexible benefits

Discounts and perks platform

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

GEDU Global Education is seeking a Study Skills Lecturer to join our academic partnerships and help students develop essential academic skills across English language, numeracy, writing, referencing, and digital literacy. The role supports programme design and external events while contributing to student success in a dynamic education environment.

The role requires delivering sessions during weekdays, evenings and weekends, with a focus on widening access and student guidance in higher

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in relevant subject area (PhD desirable).
• Demonstrable experience of teaching in UK higher education in a relevant discipline.
• Experience of, and a passion for working in widening access environments.
• Experience of supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
• Willingness to lead a specific area of literacy development, such as reading, writing, critical thinking, numeracy, digital skills, research skills (quantitative or qualitative), project and dissertation support or peer-assisted learning.
• A high level of digital literacy and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and deliver teaching sessions to help students develop and sharpen their academic skills.
• Design assessments and assess student work, ensuring that learning outcomes are met.
• Provide meaningful feedback and academic guidance, considering each student's needs.
• Contribute to the design, development, delivery, review, and enhancement of programmes of study within the Faculty and across GBS.
• Participate in internal and external events, such as programme reviews, open days, outreach activities, and partner visits.
• Keep up to date with best practice in learning and teaching and technologies that enhance the learning experience.
• Support and engage in the creation, application, and/or dissemination of new knowledge in your field of study and/or in higher education practice.

Skills

Digital literacy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in relevant subject area

PhD desirable

Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification

Fellowship of HEA or international equivalent

Job description

GEDU Global Education is seeking a Study Skills Lecturer to join our academic partnerships and help students develop essential academic skills across English language, numeracy, writing, referencing, and digital literacy. The role supports programme design and external events while contributing to student success in a dynamic education environment.

The role requires delivering sessions during weekdays, evenings and weekends, with a focus on widening access and student guidance in higher