Academic Skills & Mentoring Tutor

Company:
Victoria College of Arts and Design

Location:
On-site, Manchester Campus, UK (M1 1LQ
)

Salary Range: £30,000 to £35,000 Per Annum

Working Hours & Days: 9am to 5pm, Monday-Friday (Occasional weekend and evening work required)

Employment Type:
Full Time

Department:
Student Services

Reporting to:
Academic Skills and Mentor Lead Tutor

Victoria College of Arts and Design (VCAD) provides higher education teaching and learning in the arts, design, creative industries and business fields. Our goal is to guide and support our students on their journey to becoming successful individuals and citizens. We strive to offer the best services and resources available to ensure that our students are well-prepared for graduate-level employment within the creative industries or any other aspect of the world of work.

From enrolment to graduation, we are dedicated to nurturing our students' growth, fostering their creative and critical skills and equipping them with the confidence and abilities needed to excel in a professional environment. Whether through the dedication of our lecturers and support staff, our outstanding facilities, or our network of industry connections, Victoria College of Arts and Design is committed to helping and mentoring our students so that they achieve their personal goals and build themselves sustainable and fulfilling careers.

VCAD is seeking Academic Skills and Mentoring Tutor to join our Academic skills, Mentoring and Library Team at our new campus in Manchester. The successful candidate will provide high-quality of academic skills support, mentoring support and supporting the library services for our students throughout their academic journey.

This role requires excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. As an Academic Skills and Mentoring Tutor, this role requires you to deliver and support the design of academic skills workshops, academic English, library instructions and mentoring students with research support in an educational setting.

• Develop and deliver programmes to enhance students’ academic literacy, digital, language and employability skills using appropriate materials and tools.
• Collaborate with academic staff and students to understand resource demands and ensure resources meet learning and research needs.
• Provide mentoring services to students at all levels of the degree journey to ensure that they have understood the topic, assessment tasks and content.
• Provide guidance to students on how to use the e-library and support students using the physical campus library.
• Review library materials regularly to ensure students have the reading materials available for each term.
• Provide library cover as part of team’s weekly rota pattern.
• Provide guidance on the use of print and electronic resources, including referencing and copyright.
• Respond to course requirements and address the specific needs of students.
• Utilise and develop diagnostic tools and online support materials.
• Monitor and support students’ progression in academic English and skills development.
• Tailor academic English and skills support programmes to different student groups and levels.
• Assess and provide feedback on academic English and skills-related assignments.
• Participate in transitional programmes to develop students’ written and verbal communication skills for university study.
• Facilitate the integration of academic and digital literacy into all VCAD courses.
• Collect and analyse data to continuously improve the service.
• Contribute to project work, service planning, policy development, and innovation.
• Develop links with colleagues in other institutions and contribute to external professional bodies and networks.
• Support other duties as requested by the Team Leader or Head of Student Experience and Outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching and supporting adult learners in HE or FE (at GCSE level or above) with academic writing and skills development.
• Experience of mentoring students in higher or further…