Academic Skills Tutor

Job title:

Academic Skills Tutor

Company

Nottingham Trent University

Job description

Creating Welcoming Spaces for Learning, Teaching and Research.Doing things differently.Academic Skills Tutor£32,397 – £37,280 per annumPermanent / Full-timeAbout the RoleWhat you’ll be doingYou will be responsible for the preparation, facilitation, and delivery of workshops appropriate for university students, and the facilitation of drop-in and 1-1 academic skills appointments and support sessions, including maths and statistics. Part of your time will also be spent sourcing and creating resources, including interactive learning materials and online tutorials appropriate to HE students, with an expectation that you will also contribute to the evaluation of the effectiveness of the support provision and implement improvements where necessary. In addition, you will contribute to the promotion of the service through presentations, networking and, as part of a team, developing marketing materials suitable for both staff and students. The Academic Engagement Team: Learning and Teaching includes a small team of Student Mentors and you will be expected to contribute to their training, development and support.What you’ll bringYou will have a good understanding of the pedagogical issues associated with learning, teaching and supporting learners and of ways of facilitating both workshop type learning and one-to-one sessions for learners. You will be highly organised, capable of working independently with the ability to write instructional materials in a clear accessible manner. You will be able to demonstrate excellent verbal communication including listening and problem-solving skills, excellent IT skills and have the ability to reflect upon and learn from own experiences.For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We’ll still consider application even if you don’t meet every single one of the requirements, so don’t be put off if you don’t match them perfectly. To ensure the diverse needs of our team are met we actively encourage secondments and offer flexible part-time working patterns – we’re focused on finding the right person for the role.Interview date: 17th October 2024About UsNottingham Trent University is a successful and ambitious university that is recognised for its innovation and inclusivity and being bold enough to do things differently. At the core of our university, our libraries are like the heartbeats that inspire and support independent learning and research.We’re all about teamwork and collaboration. You’ll be working closely with our users to co-create and improve our services. Your input will truly make a difference, helping individuals enhance their abilities and unlock their full potential.Your expertise is what makes you special. You’ll be the guiding light, offering valuable advice, assistance, and support to everyone who walks through our library doors or explores our online resources.For any informal queries about the role or the LLR team, please contact Sarah Johnson (Academic Engagement Manager: Learning and Teaching) atJoin Us

• Hybrid working – we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You’re empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility – take ownership over how you get your work done. We’re open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 25 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• And a whole lot more…

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.Safe and InclusiveNTU prides itself on being an inclusive employer. We value and celebrate equality in opportunities, and we welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of our communities.Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the for further information.Safeguarding StatementNottingham Trent University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all colleagues to share this commitment.If you are successful, you will be required to undertake an enhanced application and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The post for which you are applying is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 requiring any spent convictions to be declared. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post. Before you apply we recommend you ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the

Expected salary

£32397 – 37280 per year

Location

Nottingham

Job date

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 02:53:44 GMT

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