Sessional Tutor Learning Advisor

Reference number: JR239497

Location: Glasgow

Working pattern: Part Time, 15 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, until April 2025

Number of roles: Multiple positions available

Salary: £19.90 per hour

We are looking for a Learning Advisors to join our team.

You will play a crucial role in supporting students, helping them navigate the personal, academic and cultural landscape, ensuring they receive the necessary support to succeed and thrive in UK higher education environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a student focused individual, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

What you’ll bring to the role

You will enjoy working with international students, be student focussed, be open to change and development, enjoy working in a challenging environment and be fully committed to ensuring all our students’ success.

You will need:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organisational and critical thinking skills

• Ability and desire to motivate students to do their best

• Ability to record information accurately and meet deadlines

• A strong commitment to equity and inclusion

• A non-judgemental, mature approach

• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a range of different teams to continually improve the student experience

• The ability to provide consistently high-quality work, respond to feedback and be self-reflective

• The ability to work confidently with IT systems and platform

What we do

Kaplan International Pathways, a division of Kaplan Inc., offers international students a wide range of flexible study options - from University preparation programmes in the UK, Australia, USA and Japan through to full degree programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Through our academic partnerships with leading universities, our expertise in student recruitment, our exceptional teaching and a real focus on customer service and pastoral care, each year we are proud to welcome thousands of students from more than 100 countries through the doors of our colleges.

In the UK, we operate 9 campus-based colleges in partnership with Bournemouth University, University of Glasgow, University of Liverpool, Nottingham Trent University, University of Nottingham, University of Brighton, University of Essex, University of York and University of West of England, Bristol and an off-campus college in London offering pathways to 7 leading well-ranked UK universities.

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave*

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

• Medicash Health Cash Plan

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 9th August 2024. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Applicants must be able to attend Induction w/c 9th September 2024, with students beginning their studies w/c 16th September 2024, completing their studies w/c 7th April 2025.

Additional Application Information

Kaplan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

This role involves working with learners who are under 18 years old and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with our background-checking policy. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including children’s barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. In addition to the DBS check, for roles that include teaching or coaching, a Prohibition from Teaching Check will be completed through the Teaching Regulation Agency. Please be aware that it is an offense to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments

At Kaplan International Pathways, we're dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive global workforce. As equal opportunity employers, we ensure fair treatment for all employees, safeguarding them from discrimination based on protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act 2010, and beyond.

We actively welcome individuals from varied backgrounds to apply for roles within our organisation, appreciating the distinct viewpoints and contributions they offer. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, people with visible and hidden disabilities, and individuals of any age or family status.

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.

Our Employee Resource Groups

We proudly endorse and provide a platform for our Employee Resource Groups, such as Kaplan Pride, Higher Ground Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage Group, Kaplan Ability, Kaplan Women and Parents and Carers. These groups serve as vital forums for support, connection, and advocacy within our company.