Tutor (Psychology)

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Manchester seeks a Tutor in Psychology with a focus on Education and Pedagogy. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate qualification in Psychology and be eligible for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society. Responsibilities include teaching core curriculum areas and providing personal tutoring to students. The position supports flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Mentoring programmes

Qualifications

• Eligible for Chartered Membership of the BPS.
• Hold a postgraduate qualification in Psychology.
• Strong track record of supervision at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach within the core British Psychological Society (BPS) curriculum areas.
• Engage students in research-led learning.
• Support student learning through personal tutoring.

Skills

Eligibility for Chartered Membership of BPS

Adaptability to digital education

Supervision and personal tutoring experience

Education

Postgraduate qualification (Level 7) in Psychology

Job description

About the Role

The School of Psychology is a vibrant, research-active and teaching-focused team of professionals, with expertise spanning a diverse range of psychological disciplines. We actively encourage and involve our students in research-led learning to develop highly skilled, knowledgeable, and employment-ready graduates.

There is a clear enthusiasm for developing programmes that offer students meaningful engagement with psychological science. Our undergraduate and applied MSc programmes are approved and accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). These are underpinned by a strong organisational structure and inclusive ethos, which greatly enhance the student experience. This is reflected in our exceptional National Student Survey (NSS) results and the consistently high number of applications we receive each year.

The Role

Applications are invited for a Tutor in Psychology, with a focus on Education, Pedagogy and Citizenship, to join the School of Psychology, which forms part of the Faculty of Health and Education.

The successful candidate will be required to teach within the core British Psychological Society (BPS) curriculum areas, demonstrate adaptability to digital education and online learning, and have a strong track record of supervision and personal tutoring at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Ideal Candidate

Applicants should be eligible for Chartered Membership of the BPS and hold a postgraduate qualification (Level 7) in Psychology.

Application Process

To apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability via the application portal.

Your covering letter should address the job requirements, highlighting how you meet them, or identifying any areas where you may require training or support.

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact:
Dr Jo Ashby, Head of School – [e-mail]
Dr Jeremy Oldfield, Deputy Head of School – [e-mail]

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.