Programme Support Tutor

IntoUniversity; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational charity in the UK seeks a Programme Support Tutor to assist in delivering educational programmes for children and young people. This part-time role involves positive behaviour management, organising academic support, and developing educational resources. The position offers flexible hours with a starting salary of £28,250 (pro-rata). Benefits include employee assistance programmes and pension contributions.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employer pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Understanding of safeguarding and equal opportunity regulations.
• Ability to champion diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the IntoUniversity programme to children and young people.
• Assist in the organisation of Academic Support sessions.
• Maintain displays and publicity for the programme.
• Support recruitment of children and young people.
• Develop educational resources.

Skills

Positive behaviour management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Resource development

Job description

We are an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide an innovative education programme that includes practical learning support and motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to inspire students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential.

As the UK's leading university access organisation, our staff team helps thousands of young people each year. We have forty-four centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, with ambitious plans to expand our provision further over the coming years.

We are seeking individuals who will thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding role helping to change the lives of young people by taking up a permanent, part-time role as a Programme Support Tutor. You will work closely with our existing team, supporting the delivery and organisation of the IntoUniversity programme in the centre.

Main duties of the role

• Deliver the IntoUniversity programme effectively to children and young people in various settings, including school-based workshops, Academic Support sessions, and educational visits. This includes positive behaviour management and adherence to the IntoUniversity safeguarding policy.
• Assist with the organisation and delivery of the Academic Support, FOCUS, and Mentoring Programmes.
• Support the IntoUniversity Centre Leader in liaising with schools and partner organisations, organising classrooms and resources, and planning project delivery.
• Update and maintain IntoUniversity displays, publicity materials, and resources.
• Work with the Centre Leader to recruit children and young people to the programme, including after-school Academic Support and FOCUS Weeks.
• Develop educational resources and worksheets for use across all programmes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and legal requirements, including the Children’s Act, Children and Young People (Scotland) Act, Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act, Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, and policies related to Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety.
• Promote diversity and inclusion in your role, referring to the Diversity and Inclusion Staff Responsibilities Guide.
• Undertake any additional tasks consistent with the scope of this role as requested.

Contract
Permanent, part-time

Start date

Monday 1st September 2025 (aligned with the local school term)

Working hours

• 15 or 16 hours per week (refer to the job description for details)

Salary

Starting salary is £28,250 (pro-rata).
Pro-rated salary is £10,885 per annum for 16 hours/week.
Pro-rated salary is £10,205 per annum for 15 hours/week.

Location

IntoUniversity Clacton

Staff benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme including wellbeing and legal support
• Life Assurance scheme with AIG and access to SmartHealth online GP appointments
• Rewards, competitions, and prizes through FOCUS
• Interest-free starter loans up to £1,000
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
• Employer pension contributions of 6%