Academic Support Tutor (English, Maths, ICT & ESOL)

Scholars School System; Birmingham, Leicester Forest East; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary competitive

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

KPIs incentive up to £5k pro-rata

Lunch provided

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

5% annual increase on KPIs

Job summary

Scholars School System is seeking an Academic Support Tutor to deliver high-quality academic and language support for Foundation and Degree students in Business and Health and Social Care. The role focuses on ESOL and foundational language development to help students engage with programmes and meet progression outcomes.

The post holder will support students to achieve academic standards, utilise ICT tools, and collaborate with academic and student support teams to monitor engagement and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area.
• Demonstrable competence in supporting English, Maths, ICT and ESOL at foundation and undergraduate level.
• Experience delivering academic or language support within FE or HE.
• Understanding of the academic standards and expectations of UK higher education.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to support students from diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured one-to-one and small group academic support in English, Maths, ICT and ESOL, aligned with programme learning outcomes.
• Support ESOL learners to develop Academic and functional English language skills.
• Reading, writing, speaking and listening competencies appropriate to higher education study.
• Subject-specific vocabulary relevant to Business and Health and Social Care.
• Support students to meet academic standards through Development of academic writing, grammar, punctuation and referencing skills.
• Application of numeracy skills within programme contexts.
• Effective use of ICT, including Microsoft Office, virtual learning environments and digital academic resources.
• Support students to understand assessment briefs, marking criteria and academic conventions.
• Promote independent learning, academic confidence and effective study skills.
• Work in partnership with academic and student support teams to identify learners requiring additional academic or language support.
• Monitor, evaluate and record student engagement and progress in line with institutional quality assurance processes.
• Contribute to the identification of barriers to student success and support the implementation of appropriate interventions.
• Promote equality of opportunity, inclusive learning practices and student wellbeing.
• Comply with Scholars School System policies, including safeguarding, data protection, equality and diversity, and academic integrity.

Skills

English support

Maths support

ICT support

ESOL support

HE/FE experience

Diverse backgrounds

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Academic Support Tutor (English, Maths, ICT & ESOL)

Academic Support Tutor Job Description

Scholars School System is a project of UK CURRICULUM & ACCREDITATION BODY (UKCAB, a registered charity founded in 2006) having campuses across the United Kingdom which includes Birmingham, Manchester, London, Bradford and Leicester is looking for a Health and Social Care Lecturer with HE experience.

Scholars School System is a national independent higher education provider, offering world-class education. Taught programs, ranging from Foundation Year through to Level 7, delivered in partnership with institutions such as Leeds Trinity University. Over 5000 (UK and EU) learners have completed their learning journey in the last five years with the current student population being over 3000.

Our core values are important because

• 1. We share a common set of values across everything we do which helps to define who we are and how we behave.
• 2. We put our students and our community at the heart of all that we do.
• 3. We foster excellence, innovation, and creativity.
• 4. We celebrate diversity, inclusion, equality, and the breaking down of barriers to success.
• 5. We have high expectations of ourselves, our students, and our partners.

Purpose

Scholars School System is seeking a suitably qualified Academic Support Tutor to contribute to the delivery of high-quality academic and language support for students enrolled on Foundation and Degree programmes in Business and Health and Social Care.

The role supports Scholars School System’s commitment to the Office for Students (OfS) regulatory framework, including quality and standards, student outcomes, equality of opportunity and student support. The post holder will provide targeted academic and ESOL support to enable students to engage effectively with their programmes, meet academic requirements and achieve positive continuation, completion and progression outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structured one-to-one and small group academic support in English, Maths, ICT and ESOL, aligned with programme learning outcomes
• Support ESOL learners to develop Academic and functional English language skills
• Reading, writing, speaking and listening competencies appropriate to higher education study
• Subject-specific vocabulary relevant to Business and Health and Social Care
• Support students to meet academic standards through Development of academic writing, grammar, punctuation and referencing skills
• Application of numeracy skills within programme contexts
• Effective use of ICT, including Microsoft Office, virtual learning environments and digital academic resources
• Support students to understand assessment briefs, marking criteria and academic conventions
• Promote independent learning, academic confidence and effective study skills
• Work in partnership with academic and student support teams to identify learners requiring additional academic or language support
• Monitor, evaluate and record student engagement and progress in line with institutional quality assurance processes
• Contribute to the identification of barriers to student success and support the implementation of appropriate interventions
• Promote equality of opportunity, inclusive learning practices and student wellbeing
• Comply with Scholars School System policies, including safeguarding, data protection, equality and diversity, and academic integrity

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area
• Demonstrable competence in supporting English, Maths, ICT and ESOL at foundation and undergraduate level
• Experience delivering academic or language support within FE or HE
• Understanding of the academic standards and expectations of UK higher education
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to support students from diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds

Desirable Criteria

• Teaching or language support qualification (e.g. PGCE, CertEd, CELTA, DELTA or equivalent)
• Experience supporting students on Business and/or Health and Social Care programmes
• Experience working with international students and/or widening participation cohorts
• Familiarity with OfS priorities, including student outcomes, continuation and progression

What We Offer

• Salary is competitive depending on experience and qualifications.
• Holiday entitlement is 28 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays.
• Up to £5k annual incentives pro-rata given quarterly on meeting KPIs after successful probationary period.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Reward and recognition programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 5% annual increase per year on completion from your start date of service and on meeting KPIs.
• Complimentary lunch provided on working days.
• A supportive academic environment committed to quality and continuous improvement
• Opportunities for professional development aligned with academic support practice

We take pride in being members of professional institutions and are dedicated to working hard for the betterment of our students.