Student Success Tutor- (12 Month FTC) Manchester

GBS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading higher education institution as a Student Success Tutor in Manchester, focusing on supporting students in their educational journeys. This 12-month role is designed for dedicated professionals committed to enhancing student outcomes and providing guidance in a collaborative environment. The position requires a flexible approach, including evening and weekend work, to meet the diverse needs of students.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Flexible Benefits options

Employee referral scheme rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in working in FE/HE and in academic coaching.
• Ability to manage workloads and life organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students outside of the classroom to increase outcomes.
• Proactively identify and support at-risk students.
• Guide students towards further academic support.

Skills

Organisational skills

Conflict management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Student Success Tutor- (12 Month FTC) Manchester

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Department: Student Support

Location: Manchester (On-site)

About Us: GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more.

Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

What We Do: You will help students through their learning journey and on to enhanced life opportunities, benefiting themselves, their families, communities, and society more broadly.

Please note: This is a 12 Month Maternity Cover Position

WORKING PATTERN:

You will be required to work 40 hours per week. We provide day, evening and weekend classes. Therefore, your shifts can fall across these periods and there will be an expectation to work, days, evenings and weekends.

Main Responsibilities

About the Role:

• Support students in and outside of the classroom to increase student outcomes (attendance, submission rates, MEQ completion rates and student satisfaction)
• Have excellent working knowledge of GBS policies and procedures and academic regulations/extenuating circumstances for the assigned partnership. For example, knowledge of intercalation/top up opportunities Student organisational and learning support:
• Be proactive in identifying and supporting students who may be at risk. This will include, finding students before or after class, calling students, and following up with students once support/initiatives are put in place
• Support students with workload management and life organisational skills. Contribute during faculty student monitoring meetings, offering information and insight, actively follow up on cases and report back
• Guide and signpost students towards further support as necessary. Follow up a student case with colleagues and the student to ensure relevant support is in place.
  
  
  

Requirements

About you:

• Experience of working in FE/HE and in academic coaching
• Experience of working in a widening participation environment or experience as a teaching assistant
• Bachelor’s degree
• Effective people, organisational and conflict management skills
• Ability to be flexible to work days, evenings and weekends as required.
  
  
  

Desirable:

• Evidence of performance to the highest standards of professionalism within a student focused service approach
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Committed team player and able to work under pressure to tight timelines
• Demonstrate a proactive outlook to work
  
  
  

Other Information

What We Offer:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1 day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus
  
  
  

Employee Testimonial:

"What really stands out to me about GBS is its consistent focus on creating positive outcomes for students. Every team, even those without direct student contact, is deeply committed to this mission. Everyone understands that what they do plays a role in helping students succeed. It’s such a collaborative and inspiring place to work — it’s clear everyone genuinely cares about making a difference." (Steffi Korsah - Non-Academic Staff)

GBS is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship!

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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