Digital Training Tutor (London campus) (137-26)

York St John University; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

York St John University London Campus is recruiting a Digital Training Tutor on a full-time, fixed-term maternity cover for 9 months. The role is based in London, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with pattern to be agreed with Academic Services Manager.

You will design and deliver engaging learning opportunities, develop digital learning resources, and support students and staff to build digital confidence, information literacy, and AI literacy across Business and Computer & Data Science

Qualifications

• The role requires the ability to learn, adapt, and troubleshoot across digital tools.
• Passionate about education and helping students develop digital confidence and skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts in clear, practical terms.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging learning opportunities using digital tools in academic and professional contexts.
• Develop high-quality digital learning resources and workshops.
• Support digital capability, information literacy, assistive technology and AI literacy across programmes.
• Support Business and Computer & Data Science programmes, including international students.
• Contribute to inclusive and effective digital learning across the University.

Skills

Digital training

Teaching

Information literacy

AI literacy

Digital learning resources

Job description

Full time, fixed term for 9 months (maternity cover).

Location: London

Salary: 39,255 to 44,551 per annum (including London allowance)

Introduction to YSJ

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging. The London Campus is located across two floors in East London Docs, the campus is perfectly situated for access to the area's rich and diverse amenities and part of a vibrant, co-inhabited educational environment

The Team

Library & Learning Services supports learning and teaching across the University through the development and maintenance of the University's library collections, and through engagement with students to develop their academic and digital skills. The service also supports the University's research activity through provision of the University's research output and research data repositories. Library and Learning Services also provides accessibility services, as well as expertise in accessibility and inclusive learning, to students and staff.

Situated in the Export Building at East India Dock, YSJ London Campus sits in one of the capital s most vibrant and diverse boroughs, close to Canary Wharf and at the heart of a dynamic hub of creative, technology, and start-up enterprise. This unique cultural setting fosters a genuinely collaborative environment, rich with original thinking and cross-disciplinary exchange.

Home to over 3800 students, London campus delivers postgraduate and undergraduate top-up degrees across Business, Health, and Computer & Data Science. This role provides support across all programmes and levels of study, with a particular focus on delivering the embedded Academic Skills Programme, contributing to Induction and Transition activity, and providing individualised student skills support. Development of the library space is also a key priority. With a student population that is predominantly international, commuting, and mature, the role operates within a distinctive and richly varied campus community.

The role

37 hours per week, 1 FTE. Working pattern is Monday to Friday. Pattern to be agreed between the successful candidate and Academic Services Manager. Based on London Campus.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Digital Training Tutor to join our Academic Services Team and London Learning and Wellness team on a maternity cover basis, supporting our growing and thriving London Campus.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and enjoys helping students develop the digital confidence, skills, and problem-solving abilities they need to succeed at university and in their future careers. While an interest in technology is important, this role is first and foremost about teaching, supporting learning, and making a positive difference to student outcomes.

Working closely with academic colleagues and professional service teams, you will design and deliver engaging learning opportunities that help students and staff make effective use of digital tools in academic and professional contexts. You will support the development of digital capability, information literacy, assistive technology, and emerging areas such as AI literacy, embedding these skills within the curriculum and wider student experience.

You will primarily support students studying Business and Computer & Data Science programmes, many of whom are international students undertaking professionally focused courses. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with diverse learners and helping students navigate new academic, digital, and professional expectations.

We are not looking for someone who already knows every system or application. We provide support and opportunities for development, so the ability to learn, adapt, and troubleshoot confidently is far more important than existing expertise in a particular technology. We are particularly interested in candidates who are curious about digital tools, enjoy exploring solutions to challenges, and can explain technical concepts in ways that are clear, practical, and accessible.

Alongside teaching workshops and tutorials, you will develop high-quality digital learning resources, work collaboratively with colleagues to identify needs and improve support, and contribute to a culture of inclusive and effective digital learning across the University.

You will also have opportunities to contribute to wider University initiatives around inclusive education, accessibility, AI literacy, digital capability, and sustainable futures, alongside supported continuing professional development and professional engagement.

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

• Are passionate about supporting student learning and success.
• Enjoy teaching and working with diverse student groups.
• Build positive relationships with academic colleagues and professional services staff.
• Approach challenges with curiosity, and with a creative a problem-solving mindset.
• Are confident learning new technologies and helping others use them effectively.
• Can explain complex concepts in clear and engaging ways.
• Want to contribute to an inclusive and student-centred educational environment.

The application and interview process

The application process asks a series of targeted questions to gather evidence of your experience of key criteria from the person specification. Your application will be read by a panel of humans, and not AI. You can use AI to support the grammar and clarity of your answers, but you must give answers that prioritise personalised, specific evidence from your experience.

Interviews for those shortlisted will be held online. You will have a micro-teach on a specifies theme, and an interview. You will receive the micro-teach brief, as well as a selection of the interview questions in advance to support your preparation. 2 interview questions are scenario-based, so you will receive the scenario theme only. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries please contact Thomas Peach, Academic Services Manager, at [e-mail]

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Application process support

We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact [e-mail] . Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can be helpful in shaping your responses, but we encourage you to share your answers in your own words.

Our benefits package

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
• Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan after six months service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
• On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles
• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)

Further information about life at YSJ

Our attached further information document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.

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Closing Date: 13 Oct 2026
Category: Admin & Technical (Including Research vacancies)