Job Description – Tuition Coordinator, Tutor Trust Leeds
Post Title: Tuition Coordinator, Tutor Trust Leeds
Responsible to: Nick Bent, Co-founder and Director, Tutor Trust
Salary: £18,000 per annum (to be paid on a pro rata basis for 9 months)
Job Purpose:
The Tuition Coordinator post is an exciting new role with Tutor Trust, and our first
post in Leeds (our HQ is in Manchester).
The main part of the job will be to ensure that the tutor recruitment and training
process in Leeds runs smoothly and to maintain and improve systems for the benefit
of all of our tutors, including ongoing tutor support.
The role will involve working alongside the Tutor Trust team on all aspects of the
Tutor Trust, including helping out with meetings at schools and liaison with schools
about tuition assignments, arranging cover sessions, etc.
Main Functions
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Will be heavily involved in the recruitment process for new tutors, including
short listing and interviewing
Assist with setting up and managing tuition assignments across multiple
primary and secondary schools in Leeds, plus tuition assignments with
Looked After Children
Attending introductory meetings between tutors and teachers in schools
Assist with general office functions in Leeds
Manage social media for Tutor Trust Leeds, including Facebook and Twitter
Responsibility for developing closer relations between tutors and
opportunities for networking and working together.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with Leeds University (and
possibly other universities in Leeds) student bodies and societies to aid in
recruitment of tutors
Will be involved in the development and delivery of training for tutors.
Take part in general induction presentations and other events to promote the
Tutor Trust both internally and externally
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Help with preparation for Tutor Trust events aimed at a range of
stakeholders.
Participate in project work
Assist other staff to complete a variety of administrative tasks that enable the
Trust to operate effectively and efficiently
Any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post
Person Specification
Good candidates for this role will be high achievers, with excellent IT and English
skills, diplomatic and inter-personal skills and plenty of initiative.
Skills
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Educated to degree level
Excellent communication skills with ability to establish a rapport and
communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and from all sectors
The ability to work under pressure to cope with multiple demands and
deadlines, to work fast and to a consistently high standard
Be a team player but also able to work independently when required to do so
Excellent organisational skills
The ability to manage office systems and contact databases and to use them
effectively
Be able to write fluently, to think clearly and to grasp new concepts quickly.
To be fully IT literate, particularly to be competent with Microsoft Excel and
Access
Can demonstrate experience of administrative skills in a previous role (either
paid or voluntary).
Attributes
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Demonstrate a commitment to the goals and drivers behind the Tutor Trust
Enthusiasm and ability to contribute to the successful development of the
Tutor Trust
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A willingness to work unsociable hours when required
Willingness to undergo DBS clearance and be committed to Safeguarding
children
Be a team player
Have strong organisational skills with a commitment to accuracy and
attention to detail
Be able to prioritise and manage tasks
Experience of tuition/working in schools/working with young people is
desirable but not essential
Knowledge of Leeds is desirable but not essential
General
This role is a fixed-term contract for 9 months, probably running from mid-end
November 2015 to mid-end July 2016
The job is full time and will be based in offices on the campus of the University of
Leeds. Some visits will also be required to the Tutor Trust head office, which is in
Swan Buildings, on Swan Street near the Northern Quarter of Manchester city centre
(all travel expenses for journeys between Leeds and Manchester will be paid for).
The hours of work are 40 hours a week.
Holiday entitlement will be 28 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays), which
will be applied on a pro rata basis.
This will also involve working occasional unsocial hours in evenings and at weekends.
In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position
requires an enhanced DBS check and good references.
Tutor Trust is a living wage employer and an equal opportunities employer.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Closing date for applications:
10am, Friday 13th November
Interviews to be held:
w/c Monday 16th November
Candidates are required to submit a CV and a cover letter outlining how they meet
the requirements of the role. You must also complete the attached Equal
Opportunities Monitoring Form.
To apply, please email all documents to Leeds.Recruitment@thetutortrust.org
For further information: www.thetutortrust.org/Leeds