Academic Coach
Buckinghamshire New University
Full Time – Permanent – High WycombeSalary – £33,232 – £36,924Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.The post holder will provide high-quality academic support, guidance and feedback to enhance student outcomes. This will include 1-2-1 and small group support, guidance and feedback to students on their academic work; monitoring student performance data to understand the needs of learners across the University; contributing to the creation of documentation, resources and guides to support students to enhance their academic performance; working with colleagues to identify curriculum development opportunities designed to improve student engagement, retention, progression and attainment; and supporting the University’s approach to Access and Participation.What we offer:
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Please click to view our employee handbook.If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.For further information about this role please contact Ben Brabon atAll applications are to be made in full and online, and include a supporting statement of how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.Closing Date: 25 November 2024Interview Date: 11 December 2024If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.BNU is a employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.LocationHigh WycombeContract TypePermanentSalary Range£33,232 – £36,924Hours per week37Closing Date25/11/2024Ref No1621Job DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title: Academic CoachDirectorate: LEAPGrade: FLocation: High Wycombe (with travel to Uxbridge and Aylesbury campuses and partner institutions)Responsible to: Head of Pedagogy and PracticeResponsible for: N/AJob Purpose:
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PERSON SPECIFICATIONA = Application T = Test I = InterviewEducation, Qualifications & TrainingMeans of TestingFirst degree in a relevant fieldACommitment to working towards and achieving a teaching qualificationACommitment to working towards a relevant master’s degreeA/IKnowledge & ExperienceExperience of providing high-quality support, guidance and feedback in an education contextA/IExperience of providing academic, pastoral, coaching and/or teaching supportA/IKnowledge and understanding of assessment practices in HEA/IExperience of designing and delivering student support sessionsA/IExperience of creating resources to support learning, teaching and assessmentA/IKnowledge and experience of University processes and practicesA/IKnowledge of and enthusiasm for enhance the student experienceISkillsEffective presentation skills and excellent spoken and written EnglishA/IExcellent general IT skills including use of Microsoft OfficeA/IData analysis and digital literacyA/IClear and confident communicatorA/IEffective report writing skillsA/IEffective management of data to meet ethical requirements and compliance (e.g., GDPR)A/IAbility to meet deadlinesA/IBehavioural INDICATORSThe BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:
£33232 – 36924 per year
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire – High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
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