Study Skills Adviser

Study Skills Adviser

Reference number: JR242031  

Location: Remote with access to a central Leeds office

Working pattern: Full Time 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Number of roles: 1

Salary: £24,500 per annum

We are looking for a Study Skills Adviser to join our team. 

As a Study Skills Adviser, you’ll join a growing team, providing academic skills support to our international student population. You will help students to develop their academic skills throughout their learning journey, being a key contact within the Student Services Department.  

You will develop and deliver personalised one-to-one sessions on a variety of topics, seeking to provide students with the skills they’ll need to succeed on their course. In these support sessions, you will be assessing the students’ learning needs and adapting your teaching accordingly. You will be in touch with students at vital points in their learning journey and the development of materials for the learning platform. 

A detailed job description can be viewed here.  If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/y4bfmtmw

What you’ll bring to the role

Essential:

• First Degree or equivalent qualification

• Evidence of the ability to manage a high workload to tight deadlines.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent IT Skills and willingness to embrace new technology

• Ability to communicate complex content to students from a variety of backgrounds

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work as part of a growing team, sharing ideas and expertise

Desirable:

• A postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification

• Relevant teaching experience

• Experience of supporting ESL students in an educational context

• Knowledge and experience of supporting students with disability 
 

What we do 

 
Kaplan Open Learning is one of the world’s largest and most experienced providers of online degree education. We currently work with two UK partner Universities to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. Our students complete their studies through online learning using our interactive virtual classroom with rich multi-media resources which provide a gateway to a learning community supported by a dedicated academic and professional services team.  

Our mission is to continue to transform students’ lives and careers by delivering and expanding our suite of innovative, industry led and career enhancing higher education programmes. 

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 midnight on 13th October 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.  

Why did you choose to apply for this role and why do you feel you are a strong candidate? (100 words maximum).

What is your understanding of the student experience of online learning, for example, some positives and difficulties? (100 words maximum).

What are your experiences in teaching/tutoring and what aspects do you most enjoy? (100 words maximum). 

Additional Application Information 

A sponsorship licence is a legal requirement for employers seeking to hire individuals from outside the UK or those who require a work visa to work in the country. Unfortunately, Kaplan Open Learning do not possess this licence at this time.

Application Support  

If you require support completing the application or wish to talk to someone about the role, please email the Recruitment Team recruit.request@kaplan.com

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments 

At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.  

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.