Academic Tutor - Higher Education (Maternity Cover)

Loughborough College Group; Charnwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Charnwood is seeking a dedicated Academic Tutor to join its Higher Education team. This role involves supporting blended learning students academically and pastorally while helping them achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate will have a degree and excellent communication skills, along with experience in higher education. The position offers a range of benefits including a competitive pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site parking

Access to healthcare scheme

Subsided nursery fees

Up to 25 days annual leave

Additional annual leave available

Generous Maternity/Paternity pay

CPD resources for development

Well-being hours

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher qualification.
• Experience in education and/or higher education setting preferred.
• Strong communicator with excellent presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students both pastorally and academically across HE Blended programmes.
• Develop and deliver academic skills learning resources.
• Motivate young people to achieve excellent results.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Flexibility

Building positive relationships

Education

Degree

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented, dynamic and committed Academic Tutor to join our Higher Education team.

Here at Loughborough College, we are determined to ensure that all of our HE Blended learning students reach their full potential and develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to lead successful futures. Academic Tutors are a key part of our support network.

Our curriculum provision within the Higher Education Blended Learning department ranges from Levels 4-6 and includes HNC and BSc (hons) programmes in Sport and Exercise Science and Sport Coaching with Development, as well as HNC/D programmes in Business. We are part of one of the largest Higher Education in Further Education providers in the country, with high levels of student satisfaction and graduate employment.

Responsibilities

As a dedicated academic tutor for our blended learners, you will be responsible for supporting students, both pastorally and academically, across all HE Blended programmes. You will have excellent knowledge of the higher‑level study skills required in Higher Education and will provide advice, guidance and support to students through a range of approaches. These will include group tutorials, formal meetings and one‑to‑one meetings, as well as signposting students to relevant college services. The role also includes the development and delivery of academic skills learning resources, both face to face and online through our virtual learning environment.

You will have experience of motivating young people to achieve excellent results and will help students to reflect on what they need to do to improve, ensuring that appropriate interventions are in place for them to succeed.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who, as a minimum, has a degree and is a strong communicator, with excellent presentation skills, including delivery to groups. Experience of working in an education and a Higher Education setting is preferable, however we are keen to hear from applicants who can display transferable skills of flexibility, communication, initiative and building positive relationships. These skills are crucial to working effectively with lecturers, support staff and students.

Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campus’s offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college.

We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under‑represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

Benefits

• A competitive pension scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• On‑site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsided nursery fees
• Up to 25 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Well‑being hours
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.

The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College a subsidiary company of Loughborough College. The terms and conditions of employment offered by the Leicestershire College are different to those of Loughborough College. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based at one of the campus’ of Loughborough College Group.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

Luffborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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