Academic Support Tutor
Hartlepool
Permanent
17.5 hours per week
Actual Annual Salary £15,648 - £18,906 (FTE £31,297 - £37,812 based on increments)
The Northern School of Art has been established for over 150 years. We are the only specialist provider of art and design programmes in the North East. We offer a distinct teaching and learning experience for students wishing to pursue an exciting career in the booming creative industries. Our further education (FE) provision for 16+ year olds is delivered from our Middlesbrough Campus and our higher education (HE) for 18+ year olds is housed within the Hartlepool Campus. Additionally, the school runs a successful “Saturday Club” at its Middlesbrough Campus for people ages 6 to 16 years.
Working within the Academic Services Team ‘To enable students to study their Creative Education effectively: supporting a smooth transition between levels of learning.’
We are recruiting a new member of staff who has good communication and support skills to join a busy team of Academic Support Tutors, you should have the ability to work at a fast pace on numerous tasks at one time. Working with academic staff to identify students who would benefit from support: enabling effective student achievement and progression. Designing, delivering and developing group sessions and targeted interventions. Maintain, monitor and track students' progression, retention and attainment. You will be working with students from many backgrounds developing their learning skills to ensure success in their qualifications. Teamwork and strong organisational skills are essential to making the role a success as this is a fast-paced role. Your role will be to assist in the delivery of study skills and academic support across the Higher Education provision.
What will you get if you join us?
• Work for an institution that supports work-life balance, and cares for the wellbeing of staff;
• Staff development opportunities;
• Generous annual leave;
• Free confidential counselling service and physiotherapy;
• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses for VDU use;
• Free IT products including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud;
• Professional fees paid by the School;
• Staff recognition awards
• Free car parking and access to other staff benefits; and
• Access to the Teachers Pension (with significant employer contributions).
To download the application pack, please visit
Closing date for receipt of completed applications 2nd November 2025
Please send your completed application to jobs@NorthernArt.ac.uk