Deputy Senior Tutor (70% FTE)

Target start date:  1 September 2024

Sidney Sussex College wishes to recruit for a new position of Deputy Senior Tutor.

The Deputy Senior Tutor will report to, and support the Senior Tutor, collaborating and sharing responsibility for the development and implementation of the College’s academic strategy, and for the provision of appropriate academic support to its students. Depending on the experience and seniority of the post-holder, the role carries either a Bye-Fellowship or a Fellowship.

The post holder is also responsible for the leadership, professional development, and management of the Tutorial Office team, and is the line manager for the Admissions Director, the College Librarian, and the Archivist.

The successful applicant’s profile will feature varied administrative experience, including line management and budgeting;  broad knowledge and nuanced understanding of academic life;  a commitment to best practice risk management by implementing and documenting appropriate processes especially – but not only – in areas subject to external regulatory oversight;  resilience, and the ability to prioritise at times of high pressure in the academic cycle;  a natural inclination to work collaboratively with close colleagues, sharing ideas, achieving consensus, and delivering on agreed objectives;  strong organisational and communication skills with a high degree of planning and attention to detail;  a record of strong academic achievement, enabling the incumbent to be a lively contributor to the college’s academic community.

The role is 70% full time equivalent.  The salary range is based on the University of Cambridge single salary spine between points 54-60.  This currently equates to £52,815-£63,029 per annum, pro rata.  Salary progression through the range is discretionary.  Benefits include an annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata); a contributory defined benefit pension scheme provided by the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS); free College meals when on duty and subsidised membership of the College gym facilities.

A job description, person specification and application form are available on the College website, accessed via the 'Apply' button.  To apply, please complete and submit an application form with a CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to jobs@sid.cam.ac.uk by 12 noon, Monday 24 June 2024.   Alternatively, applications can be posted to the Head of HR at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge CB2 3HU.  Interviews for shortlisted candidates are expected to take place during the week commencing 1 July 2024.

Sidney Sussex College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes diversity amongst its students, staff, Fellows and visitors, recognising the particular contributions to the achievements of the College’s mission that can be made by individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experience.

The College reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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