Job Description

Application closing date
07/10/2025
Location
Luton
Salary
Grade 7 37,386 to 44,414
Contract
Permanent
Contractual hours
35
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Academic
Attachments
Blank
Job information

The Faculty of Technologies, Education and Social Sciences is recruiting a Student Academic Success Tutor to be part of an existing team of Academic Success Tutors.



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Supporting students in the areas of Computer Science to achieve their educational aspirations you will need to be committed, enthusiastic, and able to provide personalised support to students. Delivering proactive tutoring and support from the start of their journey and throughout their first year of study. You will be someone who thrives on the success of others and is committed to understanding how students can be supported in their studies.



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A degree in a related subject and experience in supporting others in an educational setting would be a significant advantage but other relevant experience will also be considered.



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You'll be trained and supported from the start and be part of an exciting new initiative. You will be working across our campuses, managing your own time around students' availability, so flexibility is key. You will need to work collaboratively with teams across the university and become the critical link between our services and your assigned students.



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Please see attached job description for more details but key responsibilities for the role are summarised below:



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Provide guidance and support to students on study skills, time management, and academic planning.


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Monitor students' progress and support them in understanding their feedback on assignments and coursework.


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Connect students with resources and support services on campus as needed, such as specialist tutoring, counselling, and career services.


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Assist students in developing personal and professional skills, such as goal-setting, networking, and leadership development.


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Provide support for students', and refer them to appropriate resources as needed for their mental and emotional well-being.


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Collaborate with faculty and staff to identify and support students at-risk of none completion.


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Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student interactions and progress using IT systems such as Learner Analytics.


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Participate in training and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in coaching and student success.


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This position is full time and will require flexibility to accommodate students' schedules. We offer opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about supporting student success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!



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For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Kathryn Nethercott via mail Kathryn.Nethercott@beds.ac.uk



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Interviews will be held on the 24th October 2025

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We kindly request that all applicants refrain from canvassing during the shortlisting process. Your applications will be thoroughly reviewed, and you will be contacted and informed of the outcome of in due course.



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For a full job description and person specification



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The post will be based at Luton (with travel to other campuses as required)



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The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.

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At the University of Bedfordshire, inclusivity is a key University value, and we are committed to creating an environment in which we celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and student community and provide fair opportunity and outcomes for all.



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We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent and benefit from opportunities that the diversity of talent and thought creates.



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We, therefore, particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Bedfordshire's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds (particularly in roles in grades 7 and above), disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and women in some senior grades.



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The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.



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We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. For further details,



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To Apply

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Please visit our website www.beds.ac.uk/jobs.