York St John University Hiring for Study Development Tutor Job at York, England , UK Full Time

Department:
Student Success and Learning Services

Location:
York

Salary:
£30,502 to £35,333 per annum pro rata

Closing Date:
Wednesday 11 January 2023 at midnight

Interview Date:
Monday 30 January 2023

Reference:
347-22

Positions available
Contract 1: 18.5 hours (0.5 FTE) per week, permanent. Working pattern is Saturday, plus 1.5 other days to be chosen and agreed between successful candidate and Academic Services Manager. Based on York campus.
Contract 2: 18.5 hours (0.5 FTE) per week, fixed term until 3rd September 2023 (secondment cover). Working pattern is 2.5 days, or 5 half days, to be chosen and agreed between successful candidate and Academic Services Manager. Based on York campus.
Introduction to YSJ University
Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.
The department
Library & Learning Services supports learning and teaching across the University through the development and maintenance of the University’s library collections, and through engagement with students to develop their academic and digital skills. The service also supports the University’s research activity through provision of the University’s research output and research data repositories. Library and Learning Services also provides accessibility services, as well as expertise in accessibility and inclusive learning, to students and staff.
The role
We are looking to appoint to the post of Study Development Tutor—an important role in our learning development offering to students. Working with others in the Academic Services Team (one of Library & Learning Services’ three core teams), your focus will be to support student independence in learning and key academic skills by providing teaching, online learning, and other study development opportunities to students.
The post holder will support the University’s curriculum through a blended approach of in person and online workshops and tutorials, as well as the development or adoption of appropriate online resources. Working in partnership with other Study Development Tutors, the Academic Liaison Librarians, and Digital Training, the post holder will provide expertise in study development and student learning. You will have the opportunity to participate in Library & Learning Services’ contributions to University developments in inclusive and equitable teaching, anti-racist practice, and sustainable futures, and we will encourage and support you to engage in CPD and pedagogic/subject research.
The successful candidate will have a commitment to improving learning outcomes for students, with the ability to teach groups of students in a variety of environments and experience of study development or academic skills teaching in an HE or FE environment. We have 2 contracts available: 1 includes Saturday working to respond to the expansion of University teaching into Saturdays, and 1 is fixed term to cover secondment. The application form will ask you whether you are applying for a specific contract, or for both.
Additional information
For informal queries about the advert, the role, the department, or the application process, please contact Tom Peach, Academic Services Manager ([email protected]). To support a more equitable recruitment process, we use authentic assessment principles, and candidates selected for interview will be sent four of the interview questions in advance of the interview, with the remaining two scenario questions asked unseen during the interview. The interview process will also include a 15 minute micro-teach to a group of peers.
If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact [email protected]. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including –

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan after one years’ service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form.

Closing Date – Wednesday 11 January 2023 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date – Monday 30 January 2023

Job Type: Contract

Salary: £30,502.00-£35,333.00 per year