About the role
As a Specialist Study Skills Tutor, you'll support a number of students by providing weekly one-to-one study skills sessions. You’ll support them to overcome barriers to their learning with a toolkit of strategies in areas such as:
- planning and structuring assignments
- reading and notetaking
- academic writing
- revision
- time management and organisation
The hours of work vary, depending on student requirements. Hours of work could include evenings and weekends if you choose.
You will be registered with the University of Cambridge Temporary Employment Service.
We are seeking Specialist Study Skills Tutors to deliver study skills sessions either online or in person in Cambridge.
About you
We are looking for applicants who:
- have qualified teacher status
- hold professional membership with a recognised body (PAToSS, BDA, ADSHE, Dyslexia Guild)
- have a BDA accredited qualification, or postgraduate qualification in disability or specific learning difficulties
- hold a PAToSS Teaching Practising Certificate
- have experience delivering one-to-one support
- have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- are able to maintain clear role boundaries
You'll need to come to the Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre (ADRC) in Cambridge to complete a right to work check.
You must be available until at least September 2025.
We particularly welcome applications from traditionally under-represented groups of the community.
This role is not open to current undergraduate or Masters/MPhil students, or to any students who are themselves currently receiving ADRC study skills support.
Apply
To apply for this Specialist Study Skills Tutor role:
- Read the role description and person profile.
- Fill in the application form, attaching both a CV and a cover letter. You should address the criteria in the person profile in the cover letter. You should also include details of your availability.
- If your application at this first round is successful, you'll be invited to an online interview and to complete a written task.
The closing date is Monday 16 December 2024 at 3.00pm.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 08 January & Thursday 09 January 2025.
If you require the application form in another format or would like further information about the Specialist Study Skills Tutor role, please contact Eleanor Marinho (Senior Disability Support Co-ordinator) at nmh@admin.cam.ac.uk.