Study Skills Academic Mentor

INVERNESS COLLEGE; Inverness; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading tertiary education provider in Scotland is seeking enthusiastic individuals for Study Skills Academic Mentor positions. This role involves providing study skills support to learners from SCQF Level 7 to Level 10. Ideal candidates will have a passion for education and relevant experience. The role offers flexibility and is ideal for educators looking to re-engage with the sector. Benefits include extensive leave and a membership discount.

Benefits

45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)

10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland

Onsite commercial hair and beauty salon and gym facilities

Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions

Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

£60 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for education and commitment to support learner success.
• Ability to provide study skills support across all subject areas.
• Experience in teaching, lecturing, or relevant professional expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide study skills support to learners from SCQF Level 7 to Level 10.
• Assist students in developing job-ready skills.

Job description

Study Skills Academic Mentor - Supply

Grade E £29,932 £33,470 pro rata 1 FTE

We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 11 colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland’s newest university.

As the UK’s leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD.

UHI Inverness is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever‑evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job‑ready skills to succeed in the workplace. UHI Inverness has locations at Inverness Campus and also the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215‑acre site.

We are currently seeking several enthusiastic individuals to join our staff team on a supply basis. We have an ongoing need for Study Skills Academic Mentors to provide study skills support to learners across all subject areas, from SCQF Level 7 to Level 10.

This is a fantastic opportunity for teachers, lecturers, or professionals who are passionate about education and would like to share their expertise to support learner success. Whether you're looking to supplement your current role or re‑engage with education in a flexible way, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note: the successful post holder will need to pass a satisfactory PVG scheme membership prior to commencing employment.

Benefits of working for UHI Inverness

• 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part‑time staff)
• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
• Onsite commercial hair and beauty salon and gym facilities
• Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
• Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• £60 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work

Application Closing Date: 10th November 2025

Shortlisting will take place on 12th November 2025

Interviews will be held on the week commencing the 24th November 2025

If you have any queries about the application process please contact the Human Resources Department onrecruitment.ic@ uhi.ac.uk or on 01463 273210.

Requests for feedback following interview are welcomed, however due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on applications that have not been shortlisted for interview.