Job Description

Who is Ruskin College?

Ruskin is a unique place. Our story began two centuries ago in 1899 and today we have a well-earned reputation as a ground-breaking college, combining life-transforming education with an unerring commitment to social justice and a better world.


Our mission is to provide the best level of education and inclusion opportunities to adults - particularly those who may be excluded or disadvantaged - and to transform the individuals concerned along with the communities, groups and societies from which they came.


The College has a strong commitment to social justice and the empowerment of individuals and communities. Our priorities are to ensure an exceptional level of academic achievement to the most underrepresented groups.


Ruskin College has a long and illustrious history of teaching and makes a real contribution to the lives of individuals with a background of disadvantage.

The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced tutor to work with our students and support them in the field of Psychology. Units to be taught include: an Introduction to Psychology, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Health Psychology. The successful candidate will do this through engaging sessions focused on developing academic writing, research and skills for study. This will also include writing assignment briefs, assessing and supervision of some students completing an Extended Project, in line with our awarding body's guidance.

The Person

You must be a highly motivated and enthusiastic tutor intent on supporting our students in helping them to progress from Further Education to Higher Education. An ability to think on your feet and work well as a team, focused on the wellbeing and welfare of our students is essential, as is a commitment to our values and ethos here at Ruskin.


You must be extremely well-organised with an ability to work to strict deadlines while supporting our students.

How to Apply

Further information about the application process can be found here:


https://www.ruskin.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us


Please email HR@ruskin.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.


For informal enquiries about the position please contact Alison Curry, Curriculum Lead, alison.curry@ruskin.ac.uk

Additional Information

This role is based at

Ruskin College Oxford.

Read more about working at Ruskin College, Oxford at https://www.ruskin.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us


Our department is under-represented in terms of staff from BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) backgrounds, of LGBTQIA+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBTQIA+ rights organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.


Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.


Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.


An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this post (to be undertaken upon appointment).


This position does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.


We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.


Ruskin College, Oxford reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.



Department
Ruskin College
Location
Oxford Ruskin College
Salary
36.00 per hour
Release Date
Monday 21 July 2025
Closing Date

Monday 04 August 2025
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
RUSK12