Learning and Skills Adviser
FTE £23,557 Actual Salary for 37 Hours Per Week, 39 Weeks Per Year £20,175 Per Annum
This is a term-time only position and includes paid holiday, which is incorporated into your salary.
Bishop Burton College is seeking a dedicated and student-focused Learning and Skills Adviser to join our Learning Resource Centre team. This is an exciting opportunity to support learners on their educational journey by helping them develop strong study skills and independent learning strategies that will enhance their academic and future employability success.
In this role, you will provide one-to-one and small group support to students, covering topics such as time management, revision techniques, organisation, and exam preparation. You will assist learners in developing confidence with academic tasks, including note-taking, understanding assignment briefs, and managing workloads. Additionally, you will play a vital role in promoting the use of digital and physical learning resources and encouraging positive student behaviours in the LRC environment.
You will also liaise with curriculum and support teams to identify students who may benefit from intervention, contribute to workshops and induction activities, and support the use of immersive learning tools.
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting young people in an educational setting, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to deliver tailored support to learners with varying needs. Strong organisational abilities and a passion for helping students reach their potential are essential.
Applicants must have GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent), and ideally a Level 3 mentoring/coaching or related qualification.
Shortlisting for this role will be based solely on the information provided in the application form. CVs will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
For the Vacancy Pack and Person Specification please click here.
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Bishop Burton College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Local Government Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.ukor telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Sunday 20th July 2025
Interview date: Thursday 24th July 2025
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
