Job Description

St Edmund\'s College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. With origins dating back to the repeal of the Test Act in 1871, it has a rich history that is evident in its culture and surroundings. Led by Master, Catherine Arnold, it is a college for mature and post graduate students that comprises of tremendously international and diverse communities. St Edmund\'s is located on Mount Pleasant and its campus is a garden setting on the edge of what was Roman Cambridge. It comprises of 650 students and 200 fellows and senior members and these numbers are set to rise. It prides itself on being a warm, inclusive and vibrant space where there are many opportunities to develop interests and excel in the Cambridge environment.

The Senior Tutor is the senior academic officer who leads 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 responsible for overseeing the management and delivery of all College teaching as well as welfare provision, pastoral support for students, student discipline and the recruitment, support and guidance of Directors of Studies and Tutors. The senior tutor reviews academic needs and enhances the performance of the College, reporting to the Master of the College and responsible to the Bursar on a number of matters.

Whilst candidates should be aware of the Oxbridge Collegiate systems, they do not necessarily have to have had experience within them. They will however, have significant senior administrative and managerial experience in an educational setting that provides them with in depth knowledge of the prevalent issues and opportunities in education.

They should also be cognisant of operations and policy related to teaching, learning and pastoral matters and be able to demonstrate meaningful outcomes that they have delivered at a senior level. On a personal level, applicants should be collegiate and collaborative, able to build rapport with diverse groups at varying levels in a complex environment that includes committee structures. Finally, they should be passionate about teaching and learning, with a personal buy in to St Edmund\'s and its direction of travel.

How to Apply

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

For an informal, confidential discussion, please contact Liz James:

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T: 0121 654 5924

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 25th September 2023

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