Digital Training Tutor (London campus)


Company:	York St John University
Salary:	£39,255 to £44,551 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, E14 2BA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	13 Oct 2026

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Summary

Full time, fixed term for 9 months (maternity cover).

Location: London

Salary: £39,255 to £44,551 per annum (including London allowance)

The Team

Library & Learning Services supports learning and teaching across the University through the development and maintenance of the University’s library collections, and through engagement with students to develop their academic and digital skills. The service also supports the University’s research activity through provision of the University’s research output and research data repositories. Library and Learning Services also provides accessibility services, as well as expertise in accessibility and inclusive learning, to students and staff.

Situated in the Export Building at East India Dock, YSJ London Campus sits in one of the capital's most vibrant and diverse boroughs, close to Canary Wharf and at the heart of a dynamic hub of creative, technology, and start-up enterprise. This unique cultural setting fosters a genuinely collaborative environment, rich with original thinking and cross-disciplinary exchange.

Home to over 3800 students, London campus delivers postgraduate and undergraduate top-up degrees across Business, Health, and Computer and Data Science. This role provides support across all programmes and levels of study, with a particular focus on delivering the embedded Academic Skills Programme, contributing to Induction and Transition activity, and providing individualised student skills support. Development of the library space is also a key priority. With a student population that is predominantly international, commuting, and mature, the role operates within a distinctive and richly varied campus community.

The role

37 hours per week, 1 FTE. Working pattern is Monday to Friday. Pattern to be agreed between the successful candidate and Academic Services Manager. Based on London Campus.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Digital Training Tutor to join our Academic Services Team and London Learning and Wellness team on a maternity cover basis, supporting our growing and thriving London Campus.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and enjoys helping students develop the digital confidence, skills, and problem-solving abilities they need to succeed at university and in their future careers. While an interest in technology is important, this role is first and foremost about teaching, supporting learning, and making a positive difference to student outcomes.

Working closely with academic colleagues and professional service teams, you will design and deliver engaging learning opportunities that help students and staff make effective use of digital tools in academic and professional contexts. You will support the development of digital capability, information literacy, assistive technology, and emerging areas such as AI literacy, embedding these skills within the curriculum and wider student experience.

You will primarily support students studying Business and Computer & Data Science programmes, many of whom are international students undertaking professionally focused courses. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with diverse learners and helping students navigate new academic, digital, and professional expectations.

We are not looking for someone who already knows every system or application. We provide support and opportunities for development, so the ability to learn, adapt, and troubleshoot confidently is far more important than existing expertise in a particular technology. We are particularly interested in candidates who are curious about digital tools, enjoy exploring solutions to challenges, and can explain technical concepts in ways that are clear, practical, and accessible.

Alongside teaching workshops and tutorials, you will develop high-quality digital learning resources, work collaboratively with colleagues to identify needs and improve support, and contribute to a culture of inclusive and effective digital learning across the University.

You will also have opportunities to contribute to wider University initiatives around inclusive education, accessibility, AI literacy, digital capability, and sustainable futures, alongside supported continuing professional development and professional engagement.

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

Are passionate about supporting student learning and success.

Enjoy teaching and working with diverse student groups.

Build positive relationships with academic colleagues and professional services staff.

Approach challenges with curiosity, and with a creative a problem-solving mindset.

Are confident learning new technologies and helping others use them effectively.

Can explain complex concepts in clear and engaging ways.

Want to contribute to an inclusive and student-centred educational environment.

The application and interview process

The application process asks a series of targeted questions to gather evidence of your experience of key criteria from the person specification. Your application will be read by a panel of humans, and not AI. You can use AI to support the grammar and clarity of your answers, but you must give answers that prioritise personalised, specific evidence from your experience.

Interviews for those shortlisted will be held online. You will have a micro-teach on a specifies theme, and an interview. You will receive the micro-teach brief, as well as a selection of the interview questions in advance to support your preparation. 2 interview questions are scenario-based, so you will receive the scenario theme only. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries please contact Thomas Peach, Academic Services Manager, at t.peach@yorksj.ac.uk

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

Closing Date - Tuesday 13 October 2026 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date - Monday 02 November 2026

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