Academic Writing and Study Skills Tutor

Overview

Full‑time Study Skills Lecturer (Regular Openings) – Developing curriculum‑level study skills across HE programmes from Foundation to Masters level. Roles with BSU, UoS, OBU partnerships in London (Greenford or East London).

• Designing bespoke courses, digital resources and workshop plans to embed study skills into curricula.
• Delivering and evaluating teaching, identifying improvement opportunities aligned with the GBS Learning and Teaching strategy.
• Providing written and oral feedback on academic writing and other study skills to students.
• Conducting tutorial consultations, giving constructive comments and suggesting learning improvement strategies.
• Recording appointment details for evaluation and quality purposes, and referring students to other services.
• Using the VLE, research resources and online activities to facilitate student learning.
• Contributing to GBS quality assurance systems and processes.

• A Master’s degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable).
• Previous UK HE lecturing experience in the subject area.
• A successful teaching track record with adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in providing individual and group study‑skills support.
• Willingness to lead a literacy area such as reading, writing, critical thinking, numeracy, digital skills, research skills or dissertation support.
• High level of digital literacy and advanced communication skills.

• Expertise in digital educational resources development, course design and curriculum development.
• DELTA qualification.
• Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enroll during probation).
• Fellowship of HEA or international equivalent.

• £55 000 annual salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays, with 1 additional day per year of service up to 5 days.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses.
• Flexible Benefits:
  Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and more.
• Perks@Work discount platform and wellbeing centre.
• Reward and recognition programme.
• £500 employee referral award.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus.

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 and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

“GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non‑traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices.” — John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer