Senior Tutor

St Edmund's College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge for mature and postgraduate students. It is host to 700 students, 200 fellows and senior members, and around 70 staff. Its governing body is comprised of 65 fellows and it is greatly enriched by a large number of bye-fellows and other senior members (academic and non-academic) drawn from across the Cambridge eco-system who actively contribute to the community. At all levels of study, diversity of intellectual pursuit and belief in the benefits of fostering cross-disciplinary discussion and debate are central to its purpose.

St Edmund’s is a relatively informal college and is known as a warm, inclusive and welcoming community. It is one of the most vibrant colleges in Cambridge with 85 countries represented.. Students come from diverse with varied experiences in academia and wider professions. St Edmund’s is a vibrant space where there are many opportunities to develop interests and excel in the Cambridge environment.

Under the leadership of the new Master, Professor Chris Young, St Edmund’s is seeking to appoint a new Senior Tutor. In Professor Young’s words: “A Senior Tutor brings to a college integrity, vision, devotion to students and colleagues, and a commitment to the transformative power of education.”

The successful candidate will be an academic or educationalist with advanced leadership skills. They will have academic credibility within the context of the University of Cambridge and an ability to command the respect of students and colleagues. They will have a comprehensive understanding of admissions, welfare, educational standards and the organisation of teaching. This requires an evident passion for the student experience and the ability to put this into action.

The post-holder reports to the Master and is responsible to the College Council. They lead on the College’s provision of academic excellence across undergraduate and postgraduate learning, contributing to two of the four main charitable objectives of the College: Education and Learning. They are also accountable for overseeing the management and delivery of all college teaching as well as welfare provision and pastoral support for students, student discipline, and for the recruitment, support and guidance of directors of studies and tutors. They are expected to review academic needs of students and enhance the performance of the College.

How to Apply

Applications should consist of a CV accompanied by a covering letter addressing the criteria outlined in the person specification.

The preferred method of application is online. If you are unable to apply online, please email your application to response.manager@berwickpartners.co.uk

For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact: Elizabeth James, Partner, Head of Education & Government Practice; elizabeth.james@berwickpartners.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 23:59 BST, Sunday 27^th April 2025

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