Academic Writing Tutor

GBS Group (UK); Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,900 - 56,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible benefits

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

An educational organization located in Leeds is seeking full-time Study Skills Lecturers to collaborate with subject lecturers in developing and teaching study skills across various higher education programs. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree and have UK HE lecturing experience, focusing on improving students' academic skills. The role offers a salary of £51,000 and a range of benefits including annual leave and a performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Previous UK HE lecturing experience in a relevant subject area.
• Track record of teaching adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in providing individual/group study skills support.

Responsibilities

• Design and document bespoke courses and individual schemes of work.
• Deliver and evaluate teaching to enhance student experience.
• Provide feedback on student progress and areas for improvement.

Skills

Digital literacy

Advanced communication skills

Teaching support for diverse learners

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant subject area

PhD (desirable)

Job description

Department: Academic/Bath Spa University (BSU), University of Suffolk (UoS), Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), Oxford Brooks University (OBU) and/or Pearson partnerships

Location: Leeds (On-Site)

Salary: £51,000

Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

The role

We are currently seeking full-time Study Skills Lecturers who will work in close collaboration with subject lecturers to develop and teach study skills within the curriculum across a range of HE programmes from Foundation to Masters’ Level as part of our BSU, UoS and OBU partnerships. This includes, for example, improving English language and numeracy, organisational and presentation skills, digital literacy and basic IT skills, reading, writing and higher order research skills. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and document bespoke courses, digital resources, workshop plans and individual schemes of work to develop study skills in the curricula.
• Deliver and evaluate teaching and identify areas for potential improvement to enhance the quality of teaching, learning and overall student experience in accordance with the GBS’s Learning and Teaching strategy.
• Provide feedback on individual and class progress in their understanding of academic writing and other relevant study skills.
• Provide tutorial consultations with students, giving constructive comments tailored to each student's needs, explaining where work fails to meet assessment criteria and suggesting ways to improve their work and working practices.
• Record details from these appointments for statistical, evaluation and quality purposes, and refer students to other services as appropriate.
• Engage effectively with VLE and research resources to facilitate students’ learning through online resources and activities.
• Contribute to GBS quality assurance systems and processes.

About You

• Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable).
• Have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area.
• Have a successful track record of teaching adult learners from diverse backgrounds on HE programmes.
• Have proven experience providing individual and group study skills support in response to identified learning needs.
• Be willing to lead a specific area of literacy development (e.g., reading, writing, critical thinking, numeracy, digital skills, research skills, project and dissertation support, peer‑assisted learning).
• Be able to demonstrate a high level of digital literacy and advanced communication skills.

Desirable

• Expertise in digital educational resources development, course design, and curriculum development.
• DELTA qualification.
• A Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or international equivalent).

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses.
• Flexible benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more.
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more.
• Reward and recognition programme.
• £500 award employee referral scheme.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus.

“GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non‑traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices.”

— John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.