Thrive Tutor

The Thrive Tutor role at Birmingham City University involves supporting the implementation of the University's Access and Participation Plan by enhancing students' academic literacy and independent study skills. The job holder will be responsible for providing tailored classroom support to a range of students from diverse educational, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds.

Key responsibilities include delivering specialised academic support, planning and conducting engaging sessions, creating online learning resources, collaborating with Academic Skills Managers and Library Business Partners, identifying students at risk and providing interventions, contributing to service improvement, maintaining student engagement records and promoting academic support services.

The ideal candidate should have experience in delivering academic skills support and designing group workshops and online learning materials. They should be capable of assisting students with varying learning needs, engaging students effectively, working both independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams, managing multiple responsibilities and maintaining accurate records. They should be dedicated to promoting accessibility and continuous improvement in academic support services and able to work collaboratively with academic and professional colleagues. A relevant qualification or training in coaching, teaching, librarianship or student support related to Mathematics, English or Education is desirable, along with familiarity with digital learning tools and online platforms for student support.