Scholars School System
Academic Support Tutor (English, Maths, ICT & ESOL)
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Academic Support Tutor Job Description
Scholars School System is a project of UK CURRICULUM & ACCREDITATION BODY (UKCAB, a registered charity founded in 2006) having campuses across the United Kingdom which includes Birmingham, Manchester, London, Bradford, and Leicester is looking for a Health and Social Care Lecturer with HE experience.
Scholars School System is a national independent higher education provider, offering world-class education. Taught programs, ranging from Foundation Year through to Level 7, delivered in partnership with institutions such as Leeds Trinity University. Over 5000 (UK and EU) learners have completed their learning journey in the last five years with the current student population being over 3000.
Our core values are important because
- We share a common set of values across everything we do which helps to define who we are and how we behave.
- We put our students and our community at the heart of all that we do.
- We foster excellence, innovation, and creativity.
- We celebrate diversity, inclusion, equality, and the breaking down of barriers to success.
- We have high expectations of ourselves, our students, and our partners.
Purpose
Scholars School System is seeking a suitably qualified Academic Support Tutor to contribute to the delivery of high-quality academic and language support for students enrolled on Foundation and Degree programmes in Business and Health and Social Care.
The role supports Scholars School System’s commitment to the Office for Students (OfS) regulatory framework, including quality and standards, student outcomes, equality of opportunity, and student support. The post holder will provide targeted academic and ESOL support to enable students to engage effectively with their programmes, meet academic requirements, and achieve positive continuation, completion, and progression outcomes.
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Key Responsibilities
- Deliver structured one-to-one and small group academic support in English, Maths, ICT, and ESOL, aligned with programme learning outcomes
- Support ESOL learners to develop:
- Academic and functional English language skills
- Reading, writing, speaking, and listening competencies appropriate to higher education study
- Subject-specific vocabulary relevant to Business and Health and Social Care
- Support students to meet academic standards through:
- Development of academic writing, grammar, punctuation, and referencing skills
- Application of numeracy skills within programme contexts
- Effective use of ICT, including Microsoft Office, virtual learning environments, and digital academic resources
- Support students to understand assessment briefs, marking criteria, and academic conventions
- Promote independent learning, academic confidence, and effective study skills
- Work in partnership with academic and student support teams to identify learners requiring additional academic or language support
- Monitor, evaluate, and record student engagement and progress in line with institutional quality assurance processes
- Contribute to the identification of barriers to student success and support the implementation of appropriate interventions
- Promote equality of opportunity, inclusive learning practices, and student wellbeing
- Comply with Scholars School System policies, including safeguarding, data protection, equality and diversity, and academic integrity
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Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area
- Demonstrable competence in supporting English, Maths, ICT, and ESOL at foundation and undergraduate level
- Experience delivering academic or language support within FE or HE
- Understanding of the academic standards and expectations of UK higher education
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to support students from diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds
Desirable Criteria
- Teaching or language support qualification (e.g., PGCE, CertEd, CELTA, DELTA, or equivalent)
- Experience supporting students on Business and/or Health and Social Care programmes
- Experience working with international students and/or widening participation cohorts
- Familiarity with OfS priorities, including student outcomes, continuation, and progression
What We Offer
- Salary is competitive depending on experience and qualifications.
- Holiday entitlement is 28 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays.
- Up to £5k annual incentives pro-rata given quarterly on meeting KPIs after successful probationary period.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Reward and recognition programme.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- 5% annual increase per year on completion from your start date of service and on meeting KPIs.
- Complimentary lunch provided on working days.
- A supportive academic environment committed to quality and continuous improvement.
- Opportunities for professional development aligned with academic support practice.
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