Specialist Tutor

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Job title: Specialist Tutor
Job reference: REQ260363
Date posted: 10/06/2026
Application closing date: 12/07/2026
Location: Loughborough
Package: Management and Specialist grade 6 from £35608 to £46049 per annum. Subject to annual pay award. Pro rata for part time staff.

Job description

Specialist Tutor

2 posts (Post 1 for 33 weeks hybrid & Post 2 for 33 weeks remote).

We are seeking to recruit to 2 Specialist Tutor posts.

Location: Loughborough University: On campus and remote.

Join our professional, vibrant, and creative team at Loughborough University. We are currently expanding our Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity (SWAI) Team, part of Student Services, and are seeking enthusiastic and passionate colleagues to join us. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a professional team committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational experience for disabled students, in particular those with neurodivergence.

Post 1: 37 hours per week for 33 weeks hybrid working pattern: This includes tutoring across Terms 1, 2, and 3 (30 weeks), together with one week during both the Christmas and Easter holiday periods, and the remaining 5 days allocated for team days, CPD, and training activities.

Post 2: 22.2 hours per week for 33 weeks predominately remote: This includes tutoring across Terms 1, 2, and 3 (30 weeks), together with one week during both the Christmas and Easter holiday periods, and the reaming days allocated for team days, CPD, and training activities. Following a hybrid induction period, this role will predominately be remote via MS Teams. There will be an expectation to attend a minimum of two team days on campus per academic year, as well occasional campus based service events and as operationally required.

Please see the University website here for Term dates.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Jackie Hatfield, via email to .

Please indicate on the application form whether you are applying for Post 1 or Post 2.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: Sunday 12 th July 2026.

In-Person, Loughborough campus, Interview Dates: Monday 20 th July and Tuesday 21 st July 2026.

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Check to the Organisation.

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.

Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523 acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Financial wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.

Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.

Health and wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle to work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.