Job Description

Terms: Permanent, Full Time post/Part Time (0.8FTE - 30 hours per week Monday to Thursday)

Closing Date: 11th September 2023 - 12:00 noon

It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where the successful candidate can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Edinburgh office it is expected that some attendance in the office will be required when necessary and in response to business needs.

Change your career, change lives

The Open University is the UK\'s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.

The Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) works across a range of disciplines including education, childhood and youth, health and social care, youth work, social work, languages and applied linguistics, nursing, and sport and fitness; organised as three schools. We work proactively, taking an innovative approach to teaching and learning; develop collaborative and effective partnerships with employers and other institutions; and engage in cutting edge, action oriented and internationally recognised research.

The role

Staff Tutors are members of the academic staff of the School of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care based in the Faculty WELS. You will play a vital role in the provision of The Open University\'s supported open learning model of education; contribute to the presentation of modules and qualifications and engage in research and scholarship congruent with School and Faculty strategic priorities. Staff Tutors represent The Open University on national and local strategic groups, provide academic leadership and line manage Module Tutors and Practice Tutors who provide academic and pastoral support to OU students. The post includes responsibility for working in partnership with employers to support recruitment and selection to professional programmes and for the operational management of practice learning relating to the School\'s portfolio of qualifications.

Skills and experience

• A strong record of research and/or knowledge exchange that is commensurate to the position.
• A professional qualification in a relevant professional background
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Experience of supporting practice learning
• PVG membership

More information can be provided via a link to the .

If you would like to discuss the application process before making an application, please contact Georgia Waite at Resourcing Hub on 01908 655544 or quoting the reference VRF 21097.

What you get in return

We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.

We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.

\xc2\xa345,585 to \xc2\xa354,395 per annum

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