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SalaryUE03 £21,978 to £22,681 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade of £22,214 to £24,248 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)
CAHSS / Centre for Open Learning
Fixed term, full time (35 hours per week)
The Centre for Open Learning is seeking two enthusiastic University of Edinburgh undergraduate students to support an extensive programme of social and educational activities this summer.
The Opportunity:
The post holders will assist with the organisation and delivery of activities for international students participating in bespoke and summer school courses, including pre-university students aged 16-18. They will play a vital role in the success of these activities and ensuring students have a positive experience at the University of Edinburgh.
There are two full-time (35 hours per week), fixed term positions available from 12/06/2024 – 26/07/2024. The post holders will be required to work flexibly as some activities will take place outside standard working hours, including evenings and weekends. The successful candidates will be based at the Holyrood campus and attend activities and events across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Current University of Edinburgh undergraduate student
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with children and/or young people Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
It would also be desirable to have existing Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership arranged through the University of Edinburgh.
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
A competitive salary: Grade UE03 £21,978 to £22,681 per annum (a revised salary range for this grade of £22,214 to £24,248 will take effect from Spring 2024).
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for the post, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlying your experience and suitability for the role.
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is the 15th of April 2024 .
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held the week commencing the 22nd of April 2024.
About the Team
The Centre for Open Learning supports the educational life cycle by working with people at the transitional points in their lives. We aim to make the University seamless and are academically ambitious, student focused and outward looking. We enable our students to be actively engaged in their education locally and globally. Our environment nurtures excellence and supports open learning for all.
The department delivers the following programmes;
Part-Time Access Programme – This skills-based programme offers a route for adult returners into undergraduate degrees offered by the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences;
English Language Education (ELE) – Providing a range of general, academic and specialist English courses, for undergraduate and postgraduate students, professionals and groups;
International Foundation Programme – This full-time programme prepares international students for undergraduate degree study within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences;
Short Courses – The University’s extensive continuing education programme offers courses throughout the year in Languages, Science, Art and Design, Humanities and Social Sciences, available to all;
Seasonal Provision – Our summer courses offer an international experience at the University of Edinburgh for people from across the world
To find out more about the Centre for Open Learning, please visit https://www.ed.ac.uk/open-learning
