About the role
As a STEM Study Skills Tutor, you'll support a number of students on STEM courses by providing weekly one-to-one 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
We are looking for applicants who are available for at least 5 hours per week. 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.
This role involves hybrid working. STEM Study Skills Tutors are required to deliver some study skills sessions in central Cambridge and some study skills sessions online each week.
About you
We are looking for applicants who:
- have a postgraduate degree level education in a STEM subject
- have a good understanding of disability and specific learning difficulties
- have experience delivering one-to-one support
- have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- are able to maintain clear role boundaries
You must be based in Cambridge. 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 STEM 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 regarding hybrid working, and name the subjects you would feel comfortable supporting students in.
- If your application at this first round is successful, you'll be invited to an online interview and to complete a short written task.
The closing date is Monday 16 December 2024 at 3.00pm.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 8 January & Thursday 9 January 2025.
If you require the application form in another format or would like further information about the STEM Study Skills Tutor role, please contact Eleanor Marinho (Senior Disability Support Co-ordinator) at nmh@admin.cam.ac.uk.