Job Description

Specialist Study Skills Tutor

Part time, 0.5 FTE, Fixed term

Salary Grade 5 is 38,817- 42,509 per annum including London Weighting

The pro-rata 0.5 FTE salary is 19,409 - 21,255 per annum including London Weighting

Hybrid work is available with at least one day per week onsite.

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, a prestigious institution founded in 1906, is dedicated to providing innovative training in speech and drama. As a constituent of the University of London, we offer a diverse range of programs that prepare students for successful careers in the performing arts.

We seek a Specialist Study Skills Tutor to join our Disability Service. Working as part of a small and friendly team, the Tutor will support students to overcome barriers to academic achievement and enable them to develop the skills to succeed in higher education.

The role holder will have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the effects of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs), current professional membership and experience of teaching study skills appropriate for a higher education context. They will also possess an awareness of the strengths which neurodiverse students can bring to a learning situation and the skills that will enable them to overcome barriers to learning.

The Disability Service is part of Central's Student Centre, which includes a Student Advice Service and a Counselling Service.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit Study Skills Support Tutor | The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama for more information.

Please note that in line with Home Office guidelines, this role does not qualify for UKVI sponsorship of a Skilled Worker Visa. Applicants must have right to work in the UK for us to consider your application.

The closing date for receipt of application forms is midday on

6 August 2025.

It is anticipated that interviews and assessments will take place in person on

19 August 2025.

Please note that we currently do not reimburse travel expenses.

We aim to shortlist all applications within 2 weeks of the advert closing date. If you do not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Disability Confident Scheme

Central operates the Disability Confident Scheme. This is a government initiative aimed at promoting equal employment opportunities for disabled people and to create a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive and supportive.

We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our job vacancies, and we welcome applications from candidates with all types of disabilities. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we commit to offering an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet all essential criteria for the job.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, including neurodivergent candidates, LGBTQ+ and Global Majority backgrounds as they are currently underrepresented within the sector and within Central.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 38,817.00-42,509.00 per year

Expected hours: 17.5 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London NW3 3HY