Tutor Job Description and Personal Specification 2021/22
Each year we recruit new A-level and BTEC tutors for our Senior Academy students. Please see below for the Job Description and Personal Specification for the position. Please email completed application forms to senioracademy@qub.ac.uk or leave them with the One Elmwood Student Centre reception desk, 'FOA Senior Academy, WPU'.
If you have any queries please contact the Senior Academy Team at senioracademy@qub.ac.uk or phone 028 9097 5020.
Job Description:
To provide subject specific tutoring in relevant subject areas for A2 and BTEC level students participating in the Queen’s University Senior Academy Programme, delivered throughout Northern Ireland.
Main Duties:
- To explain relevant curriculum areas to students, addressing particular issues as directed by students.
- To tutor fundamentals of the given subject areas.
- To create a positive learning environment.
- To work through examples and past papers.
- To provide guidance on revision techniques and study skills for specific subject areas.
- To ensure support is delivered in an accessible and timely manner.
- To adhere to the Code of Conduct as issued by Queen’s University.
- To complete and return all relevant paperwork for each tutor session in a timely and accurate manner.
- To provide feedback to the Widening Participation Unit as requested.
- To provide resources developed as part of your tutoring role to the Widening Participation unit.
Personal Specification:
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Educational and Professional Qualifications |
Essential |
A Level or higher qualification in relevant curriculum area or relevant academic subject |
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Desirable |
Familiar with curriculum specifications in relevant subject areas and range of Exam Boards/Degree and/or Tutoring/Teaching/Training Qualification |
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Previous Experience/Training |
Essential |
Experience of working with young people in a mentoring/tutorial role |
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Desirable |
Experience of one-to-one academic tuition; Experience of working with AS/A Level pupils |
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Previous Experience/Training |
Essential |
Excellent oral communication skills; Excellent written communication skills; Good interpersonal skills; Professional attitude; Awareness of confidentiality; Enthusiastic and motivational attitude. |
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Interpersonal Skills |
Essential |
Empathy for young people; Commitment to helping students from a widening participation background achieve academically |
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Personal Qualities |
Essential |
Willingness to complete Access NI Checks |
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Special Factors |
Desirable |
Flexibility over working hours; Available to travel. |
*Please note that tutors are only required for listed subjects and locations and positions are not guaranteed. Academy students are usually allocated between 15-30 hours of tutoring. Tutors are paid £25 per hour. Each Academy student is entitled to a maximum of 30 hours of tutoring throughout the academic year; some choose to split this allocation between two subjects. You may be required to tutor a group of students.