Tutor in Early Childhood and Learning

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them.

Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us. 

The Role

This role is for Academic Tutor to join our Early Childhood Development and Learning programme. With a specific focus on programmes in improving the student experience by contributing to the delivery on the courses, relevant, inspiring and thought-provoking approaches.

You will work in the Health and Social Care department and be central to creating the best learning environment for our students to embed robust academic practice into assignment production.

You will work collaboratively with Course Leaders and Tutors to ascertain specific delivery approaches required to provide the best student experience. You will be engaged with personal tutoring, to small groups, and you will participate in writing innovative assignments; provide genuinely robust feedback for improvement, and ensure you are maintaining your professional development.

You will work in conjunction with Learning Resources teams, especially, the Academic Writing Tutor(s) so that our students are fully enhanced with necessary skills to succeed.

Qualifications Required

• Master’s degree in an appropriate subject OR (if from a professional practice background) a good Honours Degree and appropriate professional qualification and/or membership.
• Willingness to acquire a teaching qualification if not already held.

Our Successful Candidate

An innovative and passionate practitioner with a commitment to the learning environment is required for the position of tutor for Early Childhood Development and Learning course at CU Coventry. Acquiring academic knowledge for our students is pivotal to their continued development, not only for success on programmes whilst studying at CU Coventry, but also in the wider context of progression into suitable and relevant employment.

The successful candidate will be familiar with a range of approaches to service delivery in the public sector, with a sound knowledge and understanding of appropriate theory and the ability to contextualise this to inspire and motivate a range of students.

You will have experience of teaching at a Higher Education level, with proven ability to deliver at this level, with an innovative approach and excellent communication skills.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.