Academic Skills Tutor

Arden University; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London is seeking an experienced Academic Skills Tutor to support students in developing essential academic skills. The role involves delivering workshops, monitoring student performance, and contributing to program development. Ideal candidates will have a postgraduate degree and a recognized teaching qualification, with a strong emphasis on digital literacy. This position offers a fixed-term contract with competitive benefits.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension plan

Private Medical Insurance

Access to educational benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with academic skills.
• Passion for enhancing students' digital competencies.
• Motivated and organized with enthusiasm for blended learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver workshops and personalized support to students.
• Assist students from various programs in enhancing skills.
• Monitor student engagement and implement support strategies.

Skills

Digital literacy

Supporting academic skills

Empathy and understanding

Organizational skills

Education

Postgraduate degree in relevant fields

PGCE or other teaching qualification

Job description

Salary: £41,220 - £47,728 per annum

London weighting: £4,000 per annum

Employment type: Fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity Leave (12 months)

Hours per week: 37

Hours are 2pm to 10pm 5 days a week, you will be required to work 1 Saturday in 4 from 9am to 5pm*

Reporting into: Senior Academic Skills Tutor

Department: Library and Learning Success Hub

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This role will be based at our Holborn Campus, although will be required on occasion to cover at our other London Campuses (Ealing, Stratford and Tower Hill)

This role will require a presence of at least 4 days a week on campus, with 1 day working from home. You may be required to be on campus 5 days a week in some cases, based on teaching, student timetables and meeting requirements.

About Arden University

We are an aspirational and multi‑award‑winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first‑choice university for career‑focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

About our Department

At Arden University, we’re dedicated to providing students with everything they need to excel in their studies—all in one place! Our Library and Learning Success Hub is a dynamic, 24/7 support service designed to help students thrive academically and achieve their goals. We have a Digital Library service, and provide academic skills support, and resources for students studying in English as an additional language.

About the Opportunity

Our Academic Skills Tutors (ASTs) are specialists who support students on all programmes and across all levels in the development of good academic skills. They are responsible for delivering a high‑quality student experience, and monitoring the engagement and performance of students in their work with the Academic Skills Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Workshops and One‑on‑One Support: Facilitate workshops and provide personalised assistance to develop students’ academic skills.
• Support Across Programs and Levels: Assist students from various programs and educational levels in enhancing their academic capabilities.
• Monitor and Enhance Student Engagement: Track student engagement and implement strategies to support and increase participation.
• Contribute to Program Development: Participate in the innovative development of academic skills programs to ensure high‑quality student experiences.
• Focus Areas: Support students with academic writing, academic integrity, effective study habits, and digital literacy.

* You will have a day off in the week when you work on a Saturday

** You will need to work up to 4 days a week on campus to suit the student timetable

About You

We are looking for an experienced Academic Skills Tutor with the following qualifications and attributes:

• Demonstrated experience in supporting students to develop strong academic skills across diverse programs.
• Excellent digital literacy skills with a passion for enhancing students’ digital competencies.
• Holding or working towards a postgraduate degree in relevant fields such as Leadership and Management, Social Science, Psychology, Law, Criminology, STEM, or Health Care and Management.
• Hold a PGCE or other teaching qualification recognised by the HE sector in the UK.
• Empathetic, understanding, and kind, with the ability to support a diverse student population effectively.
• Highly motivated, positive, ambitious, and organised with a genuine enthusiasm for delivering blended and online learning.
• Dedicated to ongoing professional development and sharing best practices to foster continuous improvement.

Why Arden

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on‑top, and even a Christmas closure!
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• SimplyHealth plan option
• Private Medical Insurance
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Plus, other excellent benefits
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education

Our Values

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

Closing Date: Monday 10th November

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship Statement

Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points‑based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.