Higher Education jobs in United Kingdom

OBJECT OF JOB: Work closely with the Vice Principal with responsibility for Higher Education and other colleagues across the College to provide Higher Education of the highest standard. The role and responsibilities of the HE Support Tutor mirror the learner journey from enrolment to progression. This will include the implementation of activities and initiatives that support Student Experience and Student Outcomes such as the monitoring of learner attendance, access arrangements, learner support and coaching, peer mentorship, internal and external activities, higher education communication, work experience and progression opportunities.

DESCRIPTION OF MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide academic support and intervention to HE learners that positively impacts upon retention, achievement and attainment.
2. Implement support strategies shared by the Vice Principal with responsibility for Higher Education to further the Office for Students approved Access and Participation Plan.
3. Identify HE learners registered as LLDD or with additional support requirements to signpost the internal and external (DSA) support available including the management of learner expectation (in consultation with the Vice Principal with responsibility for Higher Education and Additional Learning Support).
4. Create a programme of cross College events that add value to student experience and student outcomes.
5. Effectively manage the Peer Mentor programme to support both student experience and student outcomes.
6. Work with learners across programme areas to achieve learner internships, work experience and progression opportunities.
7. Effectively manage the Higher Education Microsoft Teams platform.
8. Monitor Higher Education attendance and report to curriculum managers regarding learners at risk including Assistant and Vice Principal.
9. Work with Programme Managers to provide support to learners who are at risk.
10. Attend Boards of Examiner meetings to monitor learner progress and provide support for those at risk.
11. Provide support for special events and special projects as directed by the Vice Principal with responsibility for Higher Education.
12. Advise learners on the availability and methods of applying for financial support including bursaries.
13. Supervise and advise learners in open access areas where appropriate.
14. Such other duties as may be reasonably required by the Vice Principal with responsibility for Higher Education.

NUMBER OF STAFF SUPERVISED AND GRADES: N/A

MAIN TYPES OF DECISIONS TAKEN: Operational and Learner Support.

MAIN CONTACTS:

• Vice Principal
• Curriculum Managers
• Teaching Staff
• Academic Registrar
• Additional Learning Support
• Learners

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENTS OR ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience of working in Higher Education; an understanding of Disabled Student Allowances; good communication skills; an interest in helping all Higher Education learners to succeed and progress to good jobs or post graduate study. Awareness of career development opportunities.

ESSENTIAL WORK EXPERIENCE:

• N/A

ESSENTIAL OR SPECIFIC SKILLS/COMPETENCIES OR APTITUDES:

• Use of MS Office and relevant equipment and practices
• Computer Hardware/Software

PERSONALITY/BEHAVIOURAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Leadership Qualities
• Self starter
• Ability to work as a member of a team

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: REQ001612