The Widening Participation and Social Mobility (WPSM) department are seeking to appoint a proactive individual to join as Specialist Maths and Statistics Tutor. WPSM is responsible for the access, success and progression of students from underrepresented groups and disadvantaged backgrounds.
The post holder will be responsible for developing and delivering mathematical and statistical skills support for students. They will provide crucial supplementary support for students in this area, providing additionality to their studies. The post will add academic enhancement through a variety of methods and tools. The post will provide a blended service through face to face and online support, including information and advice service through targeted information materials, tailored to meet the needs of University of Southampton students on a range of mathematics and statistics topics. The post will primarily focus on the development of online support resources. You will also have an empathy for widening participation and its aims.
You will be based on Highfield campus and will work mainly in the enhancement section of WPSM, with close interaction with the access, success and lifecycle sections. This new role is essential for ensuring maths and statistical support for students who are in the most need.
You are required to hold a relevant degree and/ or functional/ professional qualification (or demonstrable, equivalent experience). This role will require a DBS check.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role please contact Gino Graziano (g.c.graziano@soton.ac.uk)
Application Procedure:
You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Kate Pounds (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 5456. Please quote reference 1273820HL on all correspondence.
Closing Date: 15 Jul 2020
Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
