Academic Support Tutor; English, Maths, ICT & ESOL

Scholars School System is a project of UK CURRICULUM & ACCREDITATION BODY (UKCAB, a registered charity founded in 2006) having campuses across the United Kingdom which includes Birmingham, Manchester, London, Bradford and Leicester is looking for a Health and Social Care Lecturer with HE experience.

Scholars School System is a national independent higher education provider, offering world‑class education. Taught programs, ranging from Foundation Year through to Level 7, delivered in partnership with institutions such as Leeds Trinity University. Over 5000 (UK and EU) learners have completed their learning journey in the last five years with the current student population being over 3000.

• 1. We share a common set of values across everything we do which helps to define who we are and how we behave.
• 2. We put our students and our community at the heart of all that we do.
• 3. We foster excellence, innovation, and creativity.
• 4. We celebrate diversity, inclusion, equality, and the breaking down of barriers to success.
• 5. We have high expectations of ourselves, our students, and our partners.

Scholars School System is seeking a suitably qualified Academic Support Tutor to contribute to the delivery of high‑quality academic and language support for students enrolled on Foundation and Degree programmes in Business and Health and Social Care.

The role supports Scholars School System’s commitment to the Office for Students (OfS) regulatory framework, including quality and standards, student outcomes, equality of opportunity and student support. The post holder will provide targeted academic and ESOL support to enable students to engage effectively with their programmes, meet academic requirements and achieve positive continuation, completion and progression outcomes.

Deliver structured one‑to‑one and small group academic support in English, Maths, ICT and ESOL, aligned with programme learning outcomes.

• Academic and functional English language skills
• Reading, writing, speaking and listening competencies appropriate to higher education study
• Subject‑specific vocabulary relevant to Business and Health and Social Care
• Support students to meet academic standards through:
• Development of academic writing, grammar, punctuation and referencing skills
• Application of numeracy skills within programme contexts
• Effective use of ICT, including Microsoft Office, virtual learning environments and digital academic resources
• Support students to understand assessment briefs, marking criteria and academic conventions
• Promote independent learning, academic confidence and effective study skills
• Work in partnership with academic and student support teams to identify learners requiring additional academic or language support
• Monitor, evaluate and record student engagement and progress in line with institutional quality assurance processes
• Contribute to the identification of barriers to student success and support the implementation of appropriate interventions
• Promote equality of opportunity, inclusive learning practices and student wellbeing
• Comply with Scholars School System policies, including safeguarding, data protection, equality and diversity, and academic integrity

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area
• Demonstrable competence in supporting English, Maths, ICT and ESOL at foundation and undergraduate level
• Experience delivering academic or language support within FE or HE
• Understanding of the academic standards and expectations of UK higher education
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to support students from diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Teaching or language support qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed, CELTA, DELTA or equivalent)
• Experience supporting students on Business and/or Health and Social Care programmes
• Experience working with international students and/or widening participation cohorts
• Familiarity with OfS priorities, including student outcomes, continuation and progression

• A supportive academic environment committed to quality and continuous improvement
• Opportunities for professional development aligned with academic support practice
• The opportunity to contribute directly to improved student outcomes and institutional performance

Flexible working options are available, with both full‑time and part‑time positions offered.