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Writing and Study Skills Tutor, Aberdeen
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Robert Gordon University
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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4
Posted:
12.07.2025
Expiry Date:
26.08.2025
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Job Description:
Job Summary
Robert Gordon University is proud to be an innovative, inclusive, impactful and professionally-focused university, with a track record of established success in learning and teaching.
RGU’s Department of Student Life supports students to develop the skills required for success at university and beyond through the Study Skills Service. A Writing and Study Skills Tutor is required to join the Study Skills team on a permanent basis to provide academic skills support to students across the university.
You will have a drive to deliver high quality student support which meets the needs of the University’s students across various disciplines and stages. Working closely with the wider Student Life team, you will design and deliver support through a variety of means, including workshops and classes, online resources, learning development projects and initiatives, and one-to-one work with students.
You will be a skilled professional with experience in delivering and developing writing and study skills support, promoting independent learning, and creating high-quality learning materials. A strong commitment to inclusivity and the ability to support students from diverse backgrounds and learning styles is essential.
In keeping with RGU's commitment to work/life balance you will have the opportunity to work from home for a portion of the working week and also benefit from a generous pension scheme, 46 days annual leave (including statutory days) an onsite nursery and sports centre, as well as a range of voluntary health and travel benefits.
We are committed to attracting and engaging a diverse range of staff and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome, comfortable to express their ideas, and can reach their full potential. For more information, please visit pages.
Job Description
RESPONSIBLE TO: Academic Skills Manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR: No supervisory responsibility
PURPOSE OF POST: Provide high quality academic skills support to students. Joining an existing team of tutors, who work across the University's subject areas, delivering writing and study skills support to students.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
To provide tutor support to students in all aspects of academic writing and study skills through a range of face-to-face and online modes.
To develop and implement support targeted at specific groups of learners (for example, students from widening access backgrounds, international students) ensuring interventions meet learner need and support academic achievement.
To support the development of the Department’s online support offer through evaluation and authoring of content.
To develop, coordinate and deliver initiatives to support student participation and achievement.
To build and maintain good working relationships with other Departments and Schools across the University
To undertake a variety of appropriate administrative responsibilities
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications and Professional Memberships
First Degree
Knowledge
Knowledge of learning, teaching and assessment in higher education.
Knowledge of English grammar and academic writing conventions.
Experience
Demonstrable experience of delivering and developing writing and study skills tuition
Experience of supporting independent learning amongst the student body
Experience of creating high-quality learning materials
Experience of working with students from diverse backgrounds and different learning styles
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications and Professional Memberships
Experience
Experience of working with students from a variety of support needs (for example, students with a declared disability; widening access students; distance learners; international students)
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