LIBRARY SUPPORT TUTOR

East Sussex College Group; Lewes; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Training courses

Career development

Job summary

East Sussex College Group is seeking a Library Support Tutor at the Lewes campus to provide a high-quality library service and information literacy support to students through 1:1s, groups and in-class sessions.

You will assist Library Advisors and help manage opening hours, noise levels, and student needs to create an inclusive, welcoming study environment with access to books, IT and resources.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English/Maths (or equivalent) and Level 3 Award in Education & Training or willingness to complete.
• Degree (with prior experience of research).
• Excellent understanding of common software including MS Office.
• Good understanding of cloud-based software including Google Drive/Classroom and MS 365.
• Good understanding of FE and library environment.
• Understanding of how libraries support development of information and life skills.
• Prior library experience.

Responsibilities

• Working with and supporting Library Advisors to ensure the library is covered during opening hours, some evenings and holidays.
• Delivering excellent customer services by multitasking and prioritising queries and tasks in a busy environment.
• Managing the library environment and maintaining noise levels and behaviour to ensure the library remains a safe and suitable study space.

Skills

English/Maths Level 2

Education & Training Level 3

Degree with research

MS Office

Google Drive/Classroom

MS 365

FE & Library

Library experience

Education

Degree

Tools

MS Office

Google Drive

Google Classroom

MS 365

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting people to get the best out of their education?

The role of Library Support Tutor combines delivering an excellent library service and supporting students with information literacy skills through 1:1s, groups and in-class sessions. You will work as part of the library team at Lewes whose primary focus is ensuring equal access to books, resources, IT and safe space for students to learn and unwind in. The library team pride themselves in providing a safe and inclusive service that is designed to meet the needs of the whole college community.

This exciting role will include:

• working with and supporting Library Advisors to ensure the library is covered during opening hours, some evenings and holidays.
• delivering excellent customer services by multitasking and prioritising queries and tasks in a busy environment.
• managing the library environment and maintaining noise levels and behaviour to ensure the library remains a safe and suitable study space.

If you can demonstrate the following, then we’d love to hear from you:

• Level 2 English/Maths qualification (or equivalent) and Level 3 Award in Education & Training (or teaching qualification) or willingness to complete.
• Degree (with prior experience of research).
• Excellent understanding of common software including MS Office.
• Good understanding of cloudbased software including Google Drive/Classroom and MS 365.
• Good understanding of FE and library environment.
• Understanding of how libraries support development of information and life skills.
• Prior library experience

Closing date: 4th November 2026.

Interviews are provisionally planned for either the 16th or 17th November 2026.

Location: Lewes campus.

Annual salary: circa £16119 per annum (£28088 FTE) for 38 weeks worked. Please note salary will pro rata depending on start date and remaining number of weeks until the end of the academic year 2026/27.

Hours: part time, 25 hours per week, term time only, 38 weeks per year

Work pattern: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9am to 4pm (30 min break)

Friday: 9am to 3pm (30 min break), Wednesday is a day off

We can offer you:

A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.

For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email [e-mail]

OTHER INFORMATION:

East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.

Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity – Respect – Opportunity – Unity – Diversity

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.

We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at [e-mail] and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.

At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Recruitment Agencies

We prefer to hire our people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we require additional support. We will be in touch if we need you.