Access to HE Study Skills Tutor

Learning Curve Group; England; Remote; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A national education specialist is seeking an Access to HE Study Skills Tutor to deliver teaching in a field-based position. The role involves assessing and providing feedback to students and requires a Level 4 or higher qualification in Education and Training. Candidates should have a strong understanding of Access to HE provision and excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers a salary of £26,500 per year along with various benefits.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Healthcare Scheme

Home & Tech schemes

Paid Volunteer day each year

Early Finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Proven track record of meeting targets.
• Self-reliant and able to manage own workload.
• Access to a car with a full UK driving license.
• Right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding teaching across Access to HE diplomas.
• Maintain rapport with students and staff.
• Assess and provide feedback on student work.
• Manage your own diary and workload effectively.

Skills

Understanding of Access to HE provision and/or university provision

Good level of IT skills

Excellent communication and coaching skills

Drive and enthusiasm to support learners

Strong organisational and planning skills

Education

A Level 4 or above qualification in Education and Training

Recognised teaching or training qualification at level 3 or above

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Overview

Vacancy Name: Access to HE Study Skills Tutor

Vacancy No: VN5338

Location: Field Based

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37.50

Working Days & Times: Core hours include Monday-Friday 9-5pm, however flexibility is offered.

Salary: £26500 per year

Description: Learning Curve Group is a national training and education specialist. We work with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. We have strong values centred around our learners and we impact on over 100,000 of them every year. Our Purple People are the dedicated and passionate members of LCG who help us deliver success and transform lives through learning.

Role Information

DUTIES

• Deliver outstanding teaching and learning opportunities across Access to HE diplomas with a focus on study skills units.
• Deliver and assess units such as: preparing to study, preparing written assignments, and academic skills.
• Report to the Access to HE manager, maintain an excellent rapport with students and staff, and communicate issues regarding students effectively and efficiently.
• Work with other tutors as part of the Access to HE team; manage your units alongside other tutors to maintain fluent progression for students.
• Work remotely or at our Durham site; manage your own diary and workload effectively.
• Assess, mark and provide timely feedback to students’ work, turning work around within set guidelines.
• Confidently use E-platforms to communicate with students and staff, plan, and implement interactive sessions via Microsoft Teams and E-Assessor.

Although delivery is our passion, you should be comfortable using e-portfolios for the following:

• Planning: Intent of the session and teaching strategies.
• Resources: What resources you will use during the session (e.g., PowerPoints).
• Feedback: Feedback on the session, learner engagement, and what they gained.
• Marking: Mapping and giving feedback on work.
• Diary Management
• Audit trail: Recording learner participation, and auditing trails on SA.

Essential Criteria

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the criteria.

• Understanding of Access to HE provision and/or university provision.
• A Level 4 or above qualification in Education and Training
• Recognised teaching or training qualification at level 3 or above
• Vocational experience in the area of application
• Proven track record of meeting targets
• Good level of IT skills
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Teams
• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• Drive and enthusiasm to support learners
• Passionate about transforming people’s lives through learning
• Self-reliant and able to manage own workload
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Access to a car with a full UK driving license
• Right to live and work in the UK

Application Process & Contact

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or need support applying, please contact our recruitment team on 01388 777129.

Why Work for Learning Curve Group?

There are many reasons Learning Curve Group is a fantastic place to work. In addition to a range of benefits, our people and culture are valued highly.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell an additional 5 days each year
• Length of service annual leave increments starting at 2 years
• Healthcare Scheme
• Home & Tech schemes
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Paid Volunteer day each year
• Early Finish Fridays on the last Friday of every month
• Student / Teacher Discount
• Uniform

Head Office Perks

• Electric Car charging points
• Free fruit, coffee and tea
• Onsite shower
• Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship

Equal Opportunities

You’re unique and we celebrate diversity. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Our commitment to covenants and pledges demonstrates our seriousness about equal opportunities for all.

Halo Code

We stand against hair discrimination and support the right for our Purple People to embrace Afro-Hairstyles, including afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, straightened hair, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps.

Disability Confident Leader

Disability Confident Leader status is the highest level of the scheme. We remove barriers to create a level playing field and welcome reasonable adjustments for interviews and work.

Armed Forces Covenant Gold

12% of our workforce are veterans; we pledge to support them and their families. Reservists receive an additional 10 days of paid leave to attend training.

• Domestic Abuse Covenant
• Care Leaver Covenant
• Working Chance
• Ban the box

Recruitment Checks

Learners are central to our work. The successful applicant will provide references and prove eligibility to work in the UK. We may conduct adverse media checks and a DBS check. Previous convictions will be considered with a risk assessment; having a conviction does not automatically exclude you unless barred from working with children or adults.

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Level Of Vocational Experience

3 years

Applications Close Date

07 Nov 2025

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