College Tutor- Art and Design

Company: Elizabeth School of London Job Title: Student Success Tutor
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £26K-£30K (Depending on experience)
Location: ON-SITE, Leicester, UK


About the Rol

e:
The Student Success Tutors will primarily focus on student retention and satisfaction by offering outstanding first-hand support for their academic needs. This student-centred role coordinates with the many queries of students enrolled in our programmes. Workshops and other teaching-related activities may be included. The SSTs are also responsible for communicating with students daily with a problem-solving and proactive attitude to instil confidence in their studies at Elizabeth School of Lond

on.
The Student Success Tutor will serve as an adviser to a set number of students, guiding and directing them toward success. They will liaise between students, ESL lecturers, and other team members. The Student Success Tutors will assist students with their academic needs and inquiries and schedule one-on-one sessions to clarify any issues or questions. The SSTs will help students with their submission dates and links and elucidate the components of mitigating circumstances. If students require further assistance, the SST will consult with the student service/support team and the senior academic team to obtain clear instructions on the help needed. The SSTs will ensure that students receive the necessary support for their academic progress and that student retention is maintai


ned.
Core Responsibil

ities: Provide guidance to students regarding the support available to them when re
quired.Engage in the interests and enthusiasm of students, inspiring them to
learn.Support students in building relationships with other students and staff members, fostering a sense of belonging to the school's com
munity.Enable students to take responsibility for and become partners in their learning, academic progression, and achie
vement.Develop appropriate methods and resources for teaching and learning support concerning lectures, tutorials, and seminars, including online c
lasses.Monitor student progress, providing support, including advice on study skills, as re
quired.Analyse student difficulties, recommending instant support to resolve issues or referring to one as appro
priate.Recognise mitigating circumstances, deferral processes, and other academic regulations to ensure students receive precise support and suggestions based on their situation and
needs.Provide essential academic support to students, both inside and outside the cla
ssroom.Help students to find appropriate learning res
ources.Recognise and report academic and IT-related matters that might benefit from a preventive reso
lution.Monitor student attendance on a session-by-session basis and take support from the student service/registry support team to identify any potentia
l risk.Ensure the students are engaged and continuing their studies by overcoming any ba
rriers.Work closely with the registry support and student support team to develop a multidimensional support system for the st
udents.Work with the academic team to contact all students who have not submitted assessments and refer them to the retention team if appl
icable.Take responsibility for administrative duties such as personal tutoring, examinations and asses
sments.Be proactive in identifying any escalating areas of risk to the student experience or institutional repu
tation.Actively participate in enrolment and induction processes to develop a strong link with the students from the first moments of their journey
at ESL.To support all learners to ensure retention, attainment, achievement and progression t
argets.Providing support to students and refer to Student Services or Additional Support for specialist help and advice if re
quired.Dealing with student misconduct or academic neglect in liaison with the exam depa
rtment.To abide by ESL policies and proc
edures.To undertake training including qualifications appropriate to the tut
or roleAnalysing the progress of the submissions, late submissions and resubm
issionsParticipating proactively in training and development, including qualification development required in the jo
b role.Communicating effectively in person, on the telephone and in writing with students and
staff.Working effectively with students both one-to-one and in
groupsMaintaining appropriate relationships and professional boundaries with students a
nd SSTsWorking effectively with other staff members in ESL to identify and meet students' learning and welfare
needs.Ability to work on own init
iative.Working in line with ESL Values of Student Focus, High-Performance, Respect, Openness, and H
onesty.Contributing to the provision of a welcoming and supportive environment for s
tudentsContributing to the team and respecting other members of the team as indi
vidualsWorking effectively in a student-focused envir
onment.Responding to all enquiries when needed via email/over the phone, or face-t
o-face.Providing the students with all the learning support when
needed.Helping students to find learning-appropriate res
ources.Ensure the students are engaging and working with the academic team to fulfil their responsibi


lities.
The Student Success Tu

# tor will: Arrange to provide contact details to the student during reg
# istration.Actively participate in face-to-face or online induction a
# ctivities.Retain records of meetings or other means of contact with the student following Data Protection legislation and University g
# uidelines.Arrange to meet or have contact with their tutee at least once per
# semester.Be familiar with the services available within and outside ESL (e.g., Student Support,
# Library).Direct students to appropriate academic colleagues when additional program support
# is needed.Monitor the student's progress and direct them to appropriate individual support if their progress is unsat
# isfactory.Respect the student's right to confidentiality, obtaining their permission should it be necessary to discuss the student's circumstances with others; (in certain exceptional circumstances, disclosure may have to take place against your wishes to avoid signific
# ant risk).Direct the student to appropriate support for the development of stu
# dy skills.Respect the student's right not to seek or accept support or guidance, even though this might be disadvantageous to their
# progress.Act as an advocate for the student where appropriate and contribute to requests for r
# eferences.Comply with the School's Equality and Diversity policy when undertaking all a
# ctivities.Undertake appropriate professional development to benefit t


heir role.
R

equirements: Bachelor’s degree from any UK recognised university and minimum 1 years of experience in working at any HEI environment in teaching or academic
support role.A clear idea about how the academic team
works at HEI.Good understanding of current practice and developments in ow
n discipline.Understanding of evidence-led/practice-based teaching and its implementation in teaching and learn
ing practice.Able to work as part of a team and independently
as required.Able to coordinate and prioritise a range of activities
effectively.The candidate must be flexible, approachable, and helpful with a strong customer service ethic as well as willing to go the extra mile to provide the best environment and supports to
the students.Experience in tutoring and/or providing support for the academic experience
of students.Ability to work under pressure and
to deadlines.Collegiate appr
oach to work.Ability to work effectively and courteously in a team of ac
ademic staff.Ability to adapt to a flexible approach to the demands of a busy college/department in order to accommodate changes in priorities w


hen requi

red. Benefits: A
ttractive SalaryAnnual leave (5.6 weeks) includi
ng bank holidaysWorkplace pensi
on scheme (NEST)St
atutory sick payStatutory materni
ty/paternity payCareer develop
ment opportunityTraining and
self-developmentGym memb
ership discountsRetail
discount schemesInvesting and savin
gs opportunitiesFinancial wellbeing – perso
nal debt advise.Financial wel
lbeing educationCinema and g
rocery di
scountsMYMINDPALVoluntary private m

edical insurance