Student Success Tutor

Department:
Student Support

Location:

Leeds (On-Site)

Type of

Contract:

Permanent

About Us:

GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more.

Our Vision:
Changing Lives through Education

Salary: £32,000 Per Annum

The Role:

Student Success Tutors (SSTs) provide direct support for assigned students/groups with student meetings, proactive holistic support, & coaching of students. You will also provide indirect support for assigned students/groups via email, phone and tracking of student academic performance with Faculty Manager as required

To collaborate within the faculty and across departments to triage student problems and direct them to specialist services, enabling GBS colleagues to ensure an excellent experience for all students is delivered throughout their learning journey  

You will help students through their learning journey and on to enhanced life opportunities, benefiting themselves, their families, communities, and society more broadly.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship!

What the role involves:

Support students in and outside of the classroom to increase student outcomes (attendance, submission rates, MEQ completion rates and student satisfaction)

Have excellent working knowledge of GBS policies and procedures and academic regulations/extenuating circumstances for the assigned partnership. For example, knowledge of intercalation/top up opportunities Student organisational and learning support:

Be proactive in identifying and supporting students who may be s will include, finding students before or after class, calling students, and following up with students once support/initiatives are put in place

Support students with workload management and life organisational skills. Contribute during faculty student monitoring meetings, offering information and insight, actively follow up on cases and report back

Guide and signpost students towards further support as necessary. Follow up a student case with colleagues and the student to ensure relevant support is in place.

About you:

Experience of working in FE/HE and in academic coaching 

Experience of working in a widening participation environment or experience as a teaching assistant 

Bachelor’s degree 

Effective people, organisational and conflict management skills

Ability to be flexible to work days, evenings and weekends as required.

Desirable:

Evidence of performance to the highest standards of professionalism within a student focused service approach

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Committed team player and able to work under pressure to tight timelines

Demonstrate a proactive outlook to work

What We Offer:

25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays

1 day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Flexible Benefits:
Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more

Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more

Reward and recognition programme

£500 award employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

“GBS has been a good place for professional growth. I have received great support from managers and colleagues who have encouraged me to develop new skills and take on more senior roles. Their mentorship has been invaluable to help me advance in my career.”

— Barbara Vargas (Professional Services Employee)

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Please note:

This role is not Eligible for sponsorship