The London School of Science & Technology (LSST) is one of UK’s leading, largest and fastest growing independent higher education provider with over 8000 students, 6 campuses and 3 university partnerships.
The team behind LSST is passionately committed to transforming lives by providing excellent education. We believe no matter what your background, your age or personal circumstances everyone is entitled to access a good education. We have one of the highest National Student Survey scores of 96.7%, placing us in the top 15 in the UK.
We are currently seeking to appoint an Academic Support Tutor in Business on a Full-time, permanent basis.

JOB PURPOSE:

Every full-time student is allocated a Personal Tutor whose key role is to support the personal, academic, and social development of each individual and of the group as a whole in order to enable them to take full advantage of the opportunities provided by the curriculum in its widest sense. The primary role is to keep track of their attendance and the submission of their assignments.
Tutors should help students to reflect on their skills and experience, both within and outside of the curriculum, in an academic context and where appropriate, use this reflection to assist the student to formulate action plans. Tutors should be the main contact within the academic discipline, helping students to maximise their academic opportunities. Tutors should also direct students to other sources of academic guidance within or beyond the College.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT TUTOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Giving guidance and pastoral support, monitoring academic progress and encouraging good discipline of students in the tutoring group;
• Supporting students’ progression through LSST connect;
• Maintaining regular contact with each student (via phone, skype, face-to-face, email etc);
• Completing administrative tasks relating to the students in the group;
• Liaising with the Programme leaders/course coordinators, other LSST staff, tutees, Registry and Student Support as appropriate;
• Keeping the Course leader /Lecturer, informed of matters relating to individuals and the student body as a whole.