At a Glance
- Tasks: Help students develop essential skills for success in higher education through engaging workshops and support.
- Company: Birkbeck, a leading institution in the heart of Bloomsbury, London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 31 days leave, flexible working, and generous HE sector benefits.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to student success and innovative learning development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while enhancing your own skills and experience.
- Qualifications: Expertise in Psychology and experience supporting postgraduate learners.
The predicted salary is between 44247 - 50379 £ per year.
Salary and benefits: Actual £26,548 rising to £30,227 per annum (0.6 FTE pro-rated £44,247 to £50,379), Grade 7 on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated London Weighting Allowance. Benefits of working at Birkbeck include a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.
Contract: Fixed-term, part-time contract (21 hours per week, 0.6 FTE) with hybrid and flexible working offered.
Closing date: Monday, 17 August; interview date: Friday, 21st August 2026.
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Dr Deborah Grange, Head of Student Learning Development Team, at d.grange@bbk.ac.uk.
Are you passionate about helping students develop the confidence, skills and strategies they need to succeed in higher education? Do you have expertise in Psychology and experience of supporting postgraduate learners to achieve their academic potential? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Student Learning Development Team as a Student Learning Development Tutor.
You will play a key role in shaping the learning experience of Birkbeck students, especially those studying on the highly successful MSc Psychology (Conversion) programme, an accredited course that attracts students from a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds.
You will design and deliver engaging academic skills support through workshops, one-to-one appointments and digital learning resources, helping students develop the research, writing, critical thinking and independent learning skills required for postgraduate study.
Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues, you will contribute to student success, continuation and attainment by ensuring learners can access timely, inclusive and effective support.
Alongside your specialist work with Psychology students, you will contribute to the Student Learning Development Team's wider provision across the university, including cross-college workshops, digital resource development and student support initiatives.
You will also have opportunities to contribute to projects that enhance student outcomes and close awarding gaps, while collaborating with colleagues across disciplines to shape innovative approaches to learning development.
This opportunity would build on experience as: Learning Development or Study Skills Advisor; Psychology Lecturer or Tutor; Demonstrator or teaching assistant for research methods in psychology.
If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position.
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding a bronze Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.
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