Study Skills Tutor
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,275 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stoke on Trent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Stoke on Trent College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | V1145 |
Summary
Study Skills Tutor
V1145
Salary: £38,275 per annum, pro rata (Grade 4a)
Actual Salary: £33,682 per annum
Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time Only Plus 3 weeks), Permanent
(0.88 FTE) Cauldon Campus
Excellent suite of total reward benefits
There has never been a better time to join our Foundation and ALS Team!
Stoke on Trent College is an exciting and fast-growing place to be, and we are passionate about getting our learners Skills Ready; Future Ready.
Be part of an Ofsted ‘Good’ College with good financial health and contribute to our continuing progress. These are exciting times as we continue our journey to becoming the innovative, technical and professional College of choice.
Our success is built on ‘One Team’ - a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, where every individual plays a key role in shaping the future of our students and our community.
Our success is through Our People!
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Study Skills Tutor to join our exceptionally busy and professional Learning Zone team.
If you are passionate about supporting learners to achieve their academic potential and removing barriers to learning, this role could be for you.
You will provide high-quality academic study support to learners across the College through drop-in sessions, appointments and referrals. You will deliver personalised support that may include:
• Study and revision strategies
• Assignment planning and structuring
• Academic writing and higher-level study skills
• Referencing and research skills
• Literacy, numeracy and digital study skills
• Time management, organisation and independent learning skills
• Supporting learners to understand assessment expectations
You will work with learners from Foundation Learning through to Level 5, including learners with SEND, anxiety, transition barriers or gaps in prior learning. You will also support learners to build independence, resilience and confidence in their academic studies.
You’ll have:
• A degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience
• English and Maths at Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent)
• Experience supporting young people in an educational or workplace setting
• Experience supporting learners with barriers to learning, including those with EHCPs or SEND
• Strong understanding of how learners learn and common barriers to learning
• Experience supporting academic writing and higher-level study skills
• Excellent organisation, communication and time-management skills
• Digital confidence using learning technologies and assistive technology
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and learner wellbeing
It would be desirable if you also have experience delivering structured study skills sessions, supporting learners across multiple levels, or hold qualifications or training in learning support, academic skills delivery or SEND.
If you are enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to supporting learner success and progression, we would love to hear from you.
We offer a fantastic competitive reward package, including:
• Enhanced leave policies including 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A range of Family Friendly policies, including opportunities for Hybrid working as relevant to role
• Christmas Closure
• Bright, modern facilities, buildings and learning resources
• On-site restaurant facilities and free breakfasts (cooked breakfast or continental options)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to Continuing Professional Development
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives and health-related benefits including individual health care plans
• Access to the College Sports Academy Gym
• Free on-site parking
Closing date for applications is 24th February 2026.
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this vacancy will be closed. Early applications are advised.
Please email applications@stokecoll.ac.uk and quote V1145 to express your interest in this role and we will send you a link to complete your application, please check your Junk Folder if you do not receive an email.
Please note that we do not accept CV only applications, you must complete the application form to be considered for the role.
Helpful to have an informal chat?
You are invited to contact Claire Gordon, Head of Inclusion, cgord1sc@stokecoll.ac.uk
V1145
Salary: £38,275 per annum, pro rata (Grade 4a)
Actual Salary: £33,682 per annum
Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time Only Plus 3 weeks), Permanent
(0.88 FTE) Cauldon Campus
Excellent suite of total reward benefits
There has never been a better time to join our Foundation and ALS Team!
Stoke on Trent College is an exciting and fast-growing place to be, and we are passionate about getting our learners Skills Ready; Future Ready.
Be part of an Ofsted ‘Good’ College with good financial health and contribute to our continuing progress. These are exciting times as we continue our journey to becoming the innovative, technical and professional College of choice.
Our success is built on ‘One Team’ - a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, where every individual plays a key role in shaping the future of our students and our community.
Our success is through Our People!
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Study Skills Tutor to join our exceptionally busy and professional Learning Zone team.
If you are passionate about supporting learners to achieve their academic potential and removing barriers to learning, this role could be for you.
You will provide high-quality academic study support to learners across the College through drop-in sessions, appointments and referrals. You will deliver personalised support that may include:
• Study and revision strategies
• Assignment planning and structuring
• Academic writing and higher-level study skills
• Referencing and research skills
• Literacy, numeracy and digital study skills
• Time management, organisation and independent learning skills
• Supporting learners to understand assessment expectations
You will work with learners from Foundation Learning through to Level 5, including learners with SEND, anxiety, transition barriers or gaps in prior learning. You will also support learners to build independence, resilience and confidence in their academic studies.
You’ll have:
• A degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience
• English and Maths at Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent)
• Experience supporting young people in an educational or workplace setting
• Experience supporting learners with barriers to learning, including those with EHCPs or SEND
• Strong understanding of how learners learn and common barriers to learning
• Experience supporting academic writing and higher-level study skills
• Excellent organisation, communication and time-management skills
• Digital confidence using learning technologies and assistive technology
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and learner wellbeing
It would be desirable if you also have experience delivering structured study skills sessions, supporting learners across multiple levels, or hold qualifications or training in learning support, academic skills delivery or SEND.
If you are enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to supporting learner success and progression, we would love to hear from you.
We offer a fantastic competitive reward package, including:
• Enhanced leave policies including 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A range of Family Friendly policies, including opportunities for Hybrid working as relevant to role
• Christmas Closure
• Bright, modern facilities, buildings and learning resources
• On-site restaurant facilities and free breakfasts (cooked breakfast or continental options)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to Continuing Professional Development
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives and health-related benefits including individual health care plans
• Access to the College Sports Academy Gym
• Free on-site parking
Closing date for applications is 24th February 2026.
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this vacancy will be closed. Early applications are advised.
Please email applications@stokecoll.ac.uk and quote V1145 to express your interest in this role and we will send you a link to complete your application, please check your Junk Folder if you do not receive an email.
Please note that we do not accept CV only applications, you must complete the application form to be considered for the role.
Helpful to have an informal chat?
You are invited to contact Claire Gordon, Head of Inclusion, cgord1sc@stokecoll.ac.uk
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