Student Support Tutor
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,165 to £41,786 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | EH9 3JG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | SRUC |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | REQ0468-62309 |
Summary
Full Time / Fixed term (Maternity Cover up to 12 months)
About the team:
SRUC (Scotland’s Rural College) is a specialist higher education institution delivering tertiary education, research and consultancy. Our strategy to 2031 places us on the path to becoming a global tertiary powerhouse and a place-based university college working collaboratively to foster innovation, drive sustainable growth and practices, translate research to impact and build a sustainable future for a thriving natural economy.
About the opportunity:
We are seeking a Student Support Tutor to provide high‑quality educational, financial, and pastoral support to students across SRUC. The role involves assessing individual needs, coordinating appropriate learning and wellbeing support, and ensuring reasonable adjustments are implemented in line with the Equality Act. You will offer guidance on student funding, assist with applications to bursaries and support schemes, and help students navigate financial challenges affecting their studies. Working closely with academic teams, external agencies, and specialist staff, you will act as a key point of contact for students experiencing health, wellbeing, or learning‑related difficulties—promoting inclusion, safeguarding student welfare, and contributing to the development of supportive policies, systems, and curriculum. Strong communication, discretion, and the ability to build positive relationships are essential.
Minimum qualifications and experience:
For full details of the qualifications and experience require for this role, please download the Job Particulars document which you must read prior to applying.
Admin ref: ACF/SS/021/26
Eligibility for Sponsorship:
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.
Salary and benefits?
- Generous annual leave
- Enhanced pension contributions to contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted RAC Membership
- Generous family leave
- We encourage Continuing Professional Development with a tailored investment in an individuals' learning and development
How to Apply:
Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply”.
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