Residential tutor post available at Owens Park

23 Sep 2009

Closing date for applications is Monday 12 October 2009

Applications are invited from academic, academic-related or research staff of postgraduate students of The University of Manchester for a Residential Tutor post available at Owens Park residence. The post is available immediately and up to 31 August 2010 in the first instance.

Tutors work as part of the welfare support team in each residence. Duties include assisting in the pastoral care of residents, working with the Residents Association and helping to foster a community spirit.  Tutors will be required to be on call during the night and at weekends on a rota basis with other colleagues.

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate a genuine/active interest in student affairs, individuals must be approachable and sociable, and of a socially responsible disposition, being able to demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills and an aptitude for team-working and group leadership.

Currently remuneration is given to Tutors in the form of free accommodation.  Tutors residing in catered halls are expected to pay for the meal charges applicable for their hall of residence.

If you wish to apply, please forward your CV, with a covering letter with the names and contact details of two referees, outlining the reasons why you would like to hold one of these posts and what you feel you have to offer to:

Mr. M. Mercer

Warden Owens Park

293 Wilmslow Road

Fallowfield

Manchester

M16 6HD

michael.a.mercer@manchester.ac.uk

Please mark your envelope 'Tutor Post'

CLOSING DATE MONDAY 12 OCTOBER 2009