Programme Support Tutor

We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide an innovative education programme which includes practical learning support and motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to inspire students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation
, our staff team is helping thousands of young people each year. We have forty-four centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, with ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years.

We are looking for individuals who will thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding role helping to change the lives of young people by taking up a permanent role as a part-time Programme Support Tutor. You will work closely with our existing team, supporting the delivery and organisation of the Into
University programme in the centre.

To deliver the Into University programme effectively to children and young people in different settings, including schools-based workshops, Academic Support sessions and educational visits. This includes positive behaviour management and adherence to the Into University safeguarding policy.

• To assist with the organisation and delivery of the Academic Support, FOCUS and Mentoring Programmes.
• To assist the Into University Centre Leader in liaising with schools and other partner bodies, in organising the classroom and resources and in planning project delivery.
• To update and maintain Into University displays, publicity and resources.
• To work with the Into University Centre Leader to recruit children and young people to the programme, including after-school Academic Support and FOCUS Weeks.
• To develop educational resources and worksheets for use across all Into University programmes.
• To ensure compliance with all necessary regulations and legal requirements, including the Children’s Act, Children and Young People (Scotland) Act, Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act, Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, and legislation and policies related to Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety.
• To champion diversity and inclusion in your role at all times, referring to the Diversity and Inclusion Staff Responsibilities Guide.
• To undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.

Permanent, part-time

As soon as possible.

15 or 16 hours per week, please see job description for further information.

Starting salary is £28,250 (pro-rata)

Pro-rated salary is £10,885 per annum for 16 hours per week

Pro-rated salary is £10,205 per annum for 15 hours per week.

We have positions available in our Birmingham and Leicester centres.

• Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support
• Life Assurance scheme with AIG including Smart Health service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
• Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
• Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
• Employer pension contributions of 6%