Senior Academic Skills Tutor (North)

Arden University; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension plan

Private medical insurance

Free course for employees

Perkbox benefits

Job summary

An innovative educational institution seeks a Senior Academic Skills Tutor to lead academic skills support and enhance student engagement at its North campuses. The role involves managing staff and delivering workshops focused on writing, critical thinking, and digital literacy. Experience in blended learning environments and a commitment to student success are essential. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and various employee benefits, including generous vacation and a comprehensive pension plan.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students in developing academic skills including writing and critical thinking.
• Proven ability to effectively line-manage and support staff.
• Experience in blended or online learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage staff in enhancing academic skills support.
• Deliver engaging workshops and one-to-one academic skills support.
• Monitor student engagement and improve academic skills programs.

Skills

Strong digital literacy

Student-centered approach

Experience in delivering academic support

Ability to manage staff

Team collaboration skills

Job description

Senior Academic Skills Tutor (North) – Arden University

Reporting into: Deputy Head of Library Services (Learning and Teaching)

Department: Library and Learning Success Hub

Hybrid working arrangement: 3 days a week at one of our North campuses – Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle. You will be allocated a location aligned to your closest campus, but may need to travel to other campuses as required. Dates and days are flexible in line with business requirements.

Arden University is an aspirational and multi‑award‑winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the higher education sector through innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first‑choice university for career‑focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

About our Department

At Arden University, we provide students with everything they need to excel in their studies – all in one place. The Library and Learning Success Hub is a dynamic, 24/7 support service designed to help students thrive academically and achieve their goals. We offer a Digital Library service, academic skills support, and resources for students studying in English as an additional language.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Academic Skills Tutor to support the Deputy Head of Library Services (Learning & Teaching) in the effective delivery of Arden University’s Academic Skills support service. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that all students – across all levels and programmes – receive high‑quality academic skills guidance that enhances their learning, confidence, and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support staff, including line‑management responsibilities and contributing to cross‑departmental projects that enhance the Academic Skills provision.
• Deliver engaging academic skills workshops and one‑to‑one support, helping students strengthen core skills such as academic writing, critical thinking, study techniques and digital literacy.
• Provide tailored academic skills support across a wide range of programmes and levels, ensuring all learners receive accessible and inclusive guidance.
• Monitor, analyse, and improve student engagement, using data to identify trends and implement strategies that encourage participation.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of academic skills programmes, supporting innovation, continuous improvement and an excellent student experience.
• Promote academic integrity, providing clear guidance to help students understand expectations and develop good academic practice.
• Contribute to the development of academic skills for students on the new UG International Programme that is running – UKi.

About You

We are looking for an experienced academic who is passionate about student success and skilled in delivering high‑quality academic skills support. You will bring strong digital literacy, a student‑centred approach and the ability to work confidently with diverse learners across multiple programmes.

You will thrive in a dynamic, digital‑first environment and be committed to continuous improvement, professional development and sharing best practice to enhance the overall student experience.

What you will have

• Proven experience supporting students to develop strong academic skills, including writing, critical thinking, study strategies and academic integrity.
• Experience in line‑managing staff, including providing training, coaching and ongoing developmental support.
• Experience working with students across a range of programmes and levels, ideally in a blended or online learning environment.
• Excellent digital literacy skills, with the ability to use and promote digital tools that enhance learning.
• A supportive, empathetic and student‑focused approach, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
• A positive, flexible and proactive mindset, comfortable working in a fast‑paced and continuously evolving environment.
• Enthusiasm for blended and online learning, and a drive to empower students through accessible and inclusive academic support.

Why Arden

At Arden, you will become part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students’ journeys are the best they can possibly be, and we reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on‑top, and even a Christmas closure!
• Generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• Private medical insurance
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’, which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education

Our Values

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship statement

Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points‑based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.

Closing Date

Sunday, 11th January

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access.