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 fixed-term role as a part-time Programme Support Tutor. You will work closely with our existing team, supporting the delivery and organisation of the IntoUniversity programme in the centre.
The main duties of the role
To deliver the IntoUniversity 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 IntoUniversity safeguarding policy.
* To assist with the organisation and delivery of the Academic Support, FOCUS and Mentoring Programmes.
* To assist the IntoUniversity 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 IntoUniversity displays, publicity and resources.
* To work with the IntoUniversity 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 IntoUniversity 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.
Contract
Part-time (15 hours per week, local school term time only), fixed-term until end of February 2026.
Start date
As soon as possible, subject to the completion of pre-employment checks and local school term times.
Working hours
* 15 hours per week
* 2 x days of 7.5 hours between 09:30-18:00 (Mondays and Thursdays) and between 09:00-17:30 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays). To be confirmed with the successful candidate (however the working pattern must also work operationally for the centre)
* Local school term-times only (excluding public holidays)
Salary
Starting salary is £28,250 (pro-rata)
Pro-rated salary is £10,205 per annum for 15 hours per week.
Location
IntoUniversity Nottingham East
Staff benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support
* Life Assurance scheme with AIG including SmartHealth 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%
* Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year