Academic Skills Tutor(Tooting) X2

Job description

Job Description

THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY.

City St George's, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George's, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

We are creating a 'health powerhouse' for students, researchers, the NHS and partners in uniting a world-leading specialist health university, in which staff and students have access to an expanded team of brilliant academic and professional services colleagues, combined resources and facilities and increased interdisciplinary opportunities. We are now one of the UK's largest health educators and one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital.

** Background

We are seeking two part-time Academic Skills Tutors to be based primarily at the Tooting Campus (co-located with St George's Hospital) on a fixed-term basis until September 2028. Organisationally, the roles sit within the Student Learning Development department in Learning Enhancement and Development (LEaD), which supports and enhances education across City St George's. The postholders will provide academic skills support for students studying medicine, biomedical sciences and healthcare programmes through a range of in-person and online interventions.

We particularly welcome applications from Black candidates, who are currently underrepresented within our team, as we seek to build a workforce that better reflects the diversity of our student community and supports our commitment to reducing awarding gaps and promoting equitable student outcomes.

** Responsibilities

Working as part of the Student Learning Development Department, you will deliver high-quality academic skills support through one-to-one tutorials, small group sessions, workshops and webinars. You will assess students' learning needs, develop tailored support strategies, create and maintain learning resources, and contribute to the Team's online provision. The role also involves working closely with academic and professional services colleagues to support student success, promote effective referral pathways, evaluate provision and contribute to service enhancement activities.

** Person Specification

The successful candidate will hold a Cambridge DELTA or Trinity DipTESOL qualification or have substantial relevant teaching experience in Higher Education, together with a Master's degree. You will have experience of delivering academic skills or English for Academic Purposes (EAP) support within a higher education environment and possess excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills. You will be confident working collaboratively with staff and students, have strong digital capabilities, and demonstrate an up-to-date understanding of academic skills development and inclusive student support practices

** Additional Information

Further Information can be found in the JD - Academic Skills Tutor (Tooting).pdf

Closing date for applications: 16 August 2026 at 11:59pm

Interviews are scheduled to take place on TBC

The selection process will involve an interview and presentation . Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

City St George's offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George's, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George's operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

The University of business, practice and the professions