Job Profile
Job Title: Associate Link Tutor
Job No:
0000BFT
Department: Institute of Education
Reports to:
Head of Primary Partnership
Hours:
As timetabled
Campus base: Bognor Regis Campus or Bishop Otter Campus, but required to work at
any centre where University business is conducted that is within reasonable daily commuting
distance of the campus base.
Function of the Post:
To quality assure the support given to trainee teachers during their placements in primary
schools. The post holder will also play a key role in training mentors and modelling good
practice in mentorship. The post holder will develop and maintain relationships with mentors
and teachers within a network of Partnership schools
Principal Accountabilities:
Learning and Teaching
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Teach as a member of a teaching team in a developing capacity within an
established programme of study, with the assistance of a mentor if required.
Teach in a developing capacity in a variety of settings from small group tutorials.
Transfer knowledge in the form of practical skills, methods and techniques.
Identify learning needs of students and develop appropriate learning outcomes.
Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials will meet the defined
learning outcomes.
Develop own teaching materials, methods and approaches with guidance.
Develop the skills of applying appropriate approaches to teaching.
Foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage in critical and rational
discourse and, with guidance, challenge students’ thinking where appropriate.
Oversee the work of students, provide advice on study skills and help them with
learning problems.
Assess the work and progress of students by reference to established criteria and
provide constructive feedback to students.
Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery
and obtaining and analysing feedback.
Research and/or scholarly activities
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Identify professional and/or scholarly activities to support the development of own
teaching and learning skills.
Supervise students’ projects, fieldwork and placements.
Act as a mentor for students.
Communication, liaison and networking
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Deal with routine communication using a range of media.
Communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically.
Communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature.
Liaise with colleagues and students.
Build internal contacts and participate in internal networks to exchange information
and to form relationships for future collaboration. Join external networks to share
information and ideas.
Teamwork
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Collaborate with academic colleagues on programme and module development and
curriculum changes.
Attend and contribute to subject group meetings.
Collaborate with colleagues to identify and respond to students’ needs.
Pastoral care
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Develop and use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills to act as first line
support to students, referring them as appropriate to internal services providing
further help.
Initiative, problem-solving and decision-making
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Develop initiative, creativity and judgement in applying appropriate approaches to
teaching and learning support and scholarly activities.
Respond to pedagogical and practical challenges.
Share responsibility in deciding how to deliver modules and assess students.
Contribute to collaborative decision making with colleagues on academic content and
on the assessment of students’ work.
Planning and balancing resources
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Follow systems for the use of appropriate teaching resources and facilities.
Use teaching resources and facilities as appropriate to ensure student needs and
expectations are met.
Plan and manage own teaching and tutorials as agreed with the Head of Department
or line manager.
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Balance (with help) the pressures of teaching, scholarship and administrative
demands and competing deadlines.
Work environment
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Be aware of the risks in the work environment and their potential impact on their own
work and that of others.
Depending on area of work and level of training received, may be expected to
conduct risk assessments and take responsibility for the health and safety of others.
Other duties:
You are required to undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and content of the
work as may reasonably be required of you. Therefore, the list of duties in this job profile
should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. Please note that, in consultation with
you, the University reserves the right to update your job profile to reflect changes in, or to,
your post.
All staff have a role in supporting the University’s People Strategy: ‘Working for our Future’
which describes the characteristics of all staff as:
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Working ‘for’ the University rather than ‘at’ the University.
Committed to widening participation and diversity.
Understanding of the collegial environment and its importance.
A student-centred approach in all things.
Commitment to innovation.
Willingness to work as part of ‘tight-teams’, accepting personal responsibility and
supporting others.
Flexible over role.
Accepts need for feedback on performance and personal development.
Inclusivity:
The University believes that everyone has the right to be treated equally and that the
diversity of individuals and groups should be embraced, valued, and respected. The
University is committed to eliminating any form of discrimination be it direct, indirect,
harassment or victimisation, and to support this the University has a number of policies that
you should ensure you are familiar with and compliant to. The post holder will take
responsibility for their own learning and engagement with equality issues and actions and
will consider the impact of their actions to ensure that they do not have a detrimental effect
on achieving equality of opportunity. All policies are available on the University’s Intranet.
Any breaches may lead to termination of employment.
Right to Work:
The current British and European Law states that the University cannot employ a person
who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. Immigration guidance information
is available on the HR Website for further information.
Health and Safety
Take responsibility for ensuring that workplace responsibilities within the subject area are
carried out with full regard to, and in support of, the University’s Health and Safety policies.
This might include acting as Health and Safety Co-ordinator, Fire Warden, Risk Assessor,
First Aider or other Health and Safety Representative, as agreed with the Head of
Department.
Sustainability and Environment:
The University is fully committed to sustainable development and environmental initiatives.
It accepts its environmental responsibilities and recognises the contributions it can make to
the resolution of global, regional and local environmental issues. The University will
continuously seek to improve its environmental performance and will comply, as a minimum,
with all relevant environmental legislation, regulations and codes of practice. All staff are
required to support the aims of the University's Environmental & Sustainable Development
Strategy.
Data Protection:
The post holder is responsible for ensuring that workplace responsibilities, within the
Section, are carried out in compliance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act and
the Employment Practices Data Protection Code, especially concerning confidentiality,
treatment of personal information and records management.
Disclosure Service Certification from the Disclosure and Barring Service:
University staff may be required to hold Disclosure Service certification from the Disclosure
and Barring Service (DBS). The University is a registered body with the Disclosure Service,
reference number 20537300005. New members of staff will be required to apply for
Disclosure Service certification as part of the University’s staff recruitment process. Further
information about the Disclosure and Barring Service is available from the DBS website at
www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs or from the University’s Human Resources Department. Under
the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1075, applicants for teaching or
academic posts are among those who are not entitled to withhold information about any
previous criminal conviction.
Principal Attributes and Person Specification:
Essential requirements are those, without which, the candidate would not be able to do the
job. It is expected that the post holder will have the knowledge and qualifications indicated,
or equivalent qualifications and experience.
Desirable requirements are those which would be useful for the post holder to possess and
will be considered when more than one applicant meets the essential requirements.
Knowledge and
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Evidenced through
Good relevant first degree
Professional
teaching
qualification.
Application
QTS
Evidence of continuing
professional development
in subject area.
In-depth understanding of
Primary Education
Skills
Excellent communication,
interpersonal, influencing
Professional or
academic
qualifications at
Masters level.
Documentary
Evidence
Interview
Application
and motivational skills.
Interview/Task
Ability to analyse a
situation and provide a
problem solving approach
to ensure best outcome for
all parties
References
Foster creative approaches
when responding to
teaching, learning and
scholarship challenges
Sound presentation,
organisational and
administrative skills.
Experience
Demonstrable high quality,
effective and imaginative
teaching across the
Primary age phase.
Experience of
working with ITT
students in HE.
Application
Interview
References
Experience of working with
ITT students in a school
context
Personal
attributes
Strong verbal and written
communication skills.
Interview
References
Pro-active and selfmotivated, able to show
initiative as well as work
well with others.
Willing to demonstrate
commitment and support
for the University’s People
Strategy
Date profile is raised/ revised: June 2017