Library & Academic Practice Coach

3 weeks ago


Bradford, United Kingdom Bradford College Full time

We have two fantastic opportunities for an undergraduate or recent graduate to join our Learning, Development & Innovation department as a **Library & Academic Practice Coach.**

Based primarily in the David Hockney Library and Universal Skills Centre, but willing to work flexibly across college, the **Library and Academic Practice Coach** will support the academic success of learners by providing personal, group and classroom support for study skills including writing, IT, time management and revision.

We have one full time (37 hours per week) and one part time (30 hours per week) available

**Responsibilities include**:

- Providing individual face-to-face or online support to Bradford College’s FE and HE students in order to improve their library, IT study and academic practice.
- Delivering sessions to support English, IT and Maths, including reading groups and maths clubs
- Contributing to a programme of sessions provided to students in collaboration with other departments.
- Creating guides and learning materials, both in electronic and paper form.
- Working with course leaders to provide effective interventions for students who are struggling in certain areas.
- Referral to other support services as appropriate
- Carry out processes relating to the daily operations of library services when required, including using the Library Management System, locating relevant print and electronic resources, keeping the library tidy and well-organised, and supporting the library’s enquiry services.
- Available to work until 8pm one day per week if required.
- Very occasional weekend work to support open days and marketing activity.

**For the full job description and person specification, please click**

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**Education & Training**
- GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
- GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
- Degree or working towards

**Experience**
- Experience in academic study practise, including academic writing.
- Successful experience of working with students to achieve
- Ability to utilise IT and ILT both for administrative and teaching purposes
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment

**Bradford College**

At Bradford College our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

Our aim is to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference to the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

**Benefits of working at Bradford College**:

- Generous annual leave entitlement - equivalent to 30 days holidays, plus bank holidays
- Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
- Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
- Annual salary reviews
- Career progression opportunities - 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
- Free sports and gym facilities
- Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
- Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
- Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
- Discounts on greener travel - cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
- Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
- On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
- A host of training development opportunities
- Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
- The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed creating a better future for all through education and training.
- If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken for this post including a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that social media checks will also be undertaken during the


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