Rehab Personal Tutor

University of Cumbria; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

33 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

University of Cumbria invites applications for a Personal Tutor within the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy team at Fusehill Street, Carlisle. This fixed-term 12-month contract supports students across pre-registration programmes and placements, with a focus on delivering high-quality education and professional development in a collaborative environment.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary (£31,236 rising to £38,448) and an attractive pension, with informal enquiries

Qualifications

• Experience in education and commitment to Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly professional, proactive support for students' learning, teaching and placements.
• Join academic team and work with BSc and MSc students on pre-registration programmes.

Job description

Closing date

23:59 hours GMT on Thursday 19th November 2026

Hours

Full time – 35 hours per week

Contract

Fixed term - 12 months

Expected interview date

Monday 30th November 2026

We are the University of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart.

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.

We are seeking to appoint a Personal Tutor colleague to join our Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy team at the Fusehill Street campus, Carlisle, on a fixed-term 12-month contract. Join us in supporting the education of the next generation of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and grow your career within a supportive, innovative community.

We are looking for a colleague who will provide a highly professional, proactive approach to supporting students learning, teaching and placements. We welcome applicants with relevant experience who are passionate about education and committed to contributing to our Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy programmes and the wider Institute of Health. You will join our academic team and work closely with BSc and MSc students on their pre-registration programmes.

Informal Enquiries: Susie Wilson | Principal Lecturer – Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy | [e-mail]

We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, 35 hour full-time working week, 33 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working in line with business need, and an excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.

For more information about the university of Cumbria, click here.

We encourage applications from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups with particular emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our University and in comparison, to the sector.

£31,236 with incremental progression to £38,448