Job Description – Academic Tutor (Part Time, Freelance)
The following information is furnished to assist staff joining Spirit SSR Ltd to understand and
appreciate the work content of their post and the role they are to play in the organisation.
Whilst every endeavour has been made to outline all the duties and responsibilities of the post, a
document such as this does not permit every item to be specified in detail. Broad headings, therefore,
may have been used below, in which case all the associated routines are naturally included in the job
description.
Jobs will inevitably change with time and according to prevailing needs and circumstances. The
inclusion or exclusion of any duties or responsibilities below does not mean that the Company cannot
expect the employee not to discharge those duties or responsibilities when required.
Title of the Post:
Academic Tutor (Part time)
Location:
SSR Manchester, 65-69 Downing Street, Manchester, M1 7JE
Responsible to:
Tutor Manager
Responsible for:
Effective planning and preparation of resources necessary for lesson
delivery. Delivering course content in an effective and professional
manner. Assessing student work and providing feedback to students.
Supporting students through learning and assessment. Development
of new programmes. Adhering to all SSR policies and procedures.
Attending staff meetings.
Main Contacts:
Tutor Manager, Course Leaders, Tutors.
Pay Scale:
Freelance Tutor Grade Stage 2 (scaled)
Hours of work:
10:00am – 6:00pm
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Delivery and Assessment of course:
• Effective planning and delivery of lessons/curriculum
• Preparation of course documentation and learning resources
• Provision of lesson resources for students (and adherence to SSR procedures in storing and
archiving these appropriately)
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Provision of academic support for students where necessary
Overseeing academic quality of final year (HE6) projects/dissertations and offering support/
mentoring
Maintaining effective student records, including progress and attendance
Assessment and moderation of student work
Providing feedback on assessment to students
Effective recording of student data regarding assessments
Adherence to SSR procedures for assessment and moderation of student work
Administrative duties:
• To assist in developing and delivery of future HE7 programmes
• To attend meetings for teaching staff
• To assist admin staff with student attendance monitoring and retention
• To assist with curriculum and course review strategies
• To assist with documentation and reports pertaining to course delivery and reviews
• To provide any necessary data to admin, marketing and teaching staff pertaining to course
delivery.
• To oversee effective population of VLE’s pertaining to course delivery
• To help maintain effective student records and data
• To liaise with Course Leaders to assist in academic aspects of course delivery
• To help prepare material for external moderation of student work
• To help prepare data for exam boards
• To attend all staff meetings called by Senior Management
• To operate within and conform to all company policies, procedures and targets, within a
general expectation of courtesy, professionalism and promptness. This includes a particular
expectation of actively promoting the company’s policies on equal opportunities, health and
safety and quality assurance. To promote and pursue the corporate mission and business
interests of the company and to contribute to the continued development of the department.
Minimum Essential Requirements
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Qualification at Master’s level or above
Specific experience within the creative industries, specifically audio
Specific experience of teaching at UG degree level
Excellent communicative skills – written, visual and oral
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Experience of both Apple Mac and Microsoft Windows platforms, and the Microsoft Office
environment
Excellent numerate and literate skills
The ability to work independently and as a member of a team, and to adapt to flexible working
methods
The ability to consistently work accurately with attention to detail
Work calmly in a pressured environment and maintain confidentiality at all times
Desirable Abilities
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A recognised PG teaching qualification
PhD, or intention to work towards this qualification
Previous experience in a similar role
No job description can be comprehensive or capable of providing for changes in educational demands
or the policy environment. The duties above should, therefore, be read as indicating the broad
expectations of the post and do not imply that other duties reasonably commensurate with the scope
of the post may not be required from time to time. The duties of the post will also develop and change
over time and this job description may not be used as the basis for refusing to accept changes which
are, in all the circumstances, reasonable.
To apply, or for further information, please contact Ian Carmichael [email protected]