Nottingham Trent University Hiring for Academic Skills Tutor Job at Nottingham, England , UK Full Time

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Library Academic Skills Tutor

We are looking for three Academic Skills Tutors to provide one-to-one support and guidance and present workshops, across all disciplines, with support aligned to the curriculum. You will need excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate with students on an individual and group basis, enjoy working with students at all ability levels, and to be able to demonstrate a strong customer focus. You will also be enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to the development of new and novel approaches to the provision of support in an increasingly digital student environment.

A good understanding of the needs of customers and a keen interest in learning and teaching are vital for this role. In addition, you will have excellent ICT, interpersonal and communication skills (including fluent spoken English).

Two posts are full-time, 37 hours per week, and one post is 30 hours per week, but all roles are open for consideration of flexible working arrangements. A flexible and team-based approach is essential and Academic Skills Tutors have the opportunity work across sites.

These roles can be offered as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates. Please obtain your line manager’s permission before applying.

Interview Dates: Interviews will be held on Thursday 10th November 2022.

Please note this is a fixed term contract until July 2023.

Informal enquiries are welcome, contact Cliff Neal, Head of Academic Engagement, via email: [email protected]

Nottingham Trent University is committed to safer recruitment practices. This appointment is subject to an enhanced reference and a standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) being obtained and any other statutory checks required for this post.