Distance Learning Tutor - Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship
About ARU:
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical, and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health, and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
Learning Development Services (LDS) play a pivotal role developing academically credible, business relevant distance learning courses, using learning technologies to enhance student experience and to help equip students with the skills fit for 21st century employment. With a truly diverse, international student population we provide the opportunity and flexibility that students need to be successful in their studies.
Distance Learning Tutor (Part-time, flexible contract, UK home-based)
Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship
We are seeking a Distance Learning Tutor to deliver on the module Computer Systems and Networking Fundamentals which forms part of our new online Digital and Technology Solutions degree apprenticeship.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver ten live, online workshops and lectures,over a 12-week trimester to provide deeper insight, discussion, and practical application of course concepts.
- Manage the delivery and support of the module materials that learner’s access and complete on their own schedule, including posting weekly announcements, facilitating discussion posts, coordinating online activities, and responding to student enquiries via email.
- Support apprentices as they progress through their self-paced learning materials, ensuring a high-quality and engaging learning experience.
- Complete marking of 1st attempt and resubmissions scripts.
We are particularly interested in tutors with the following key knowledge and skills in:
- Computer networking basics and components
- Network simulation and analysis using CISCO Packet Tracer
- Network security
- IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, subnetting and network design
- Data communication principles and OSI model
- Modern computer systems architecture and operation
- Numbering systems, Boolean Logic and digital principles
- Fundamental knowledge of Operating Systems Windows / LINUX/UNIX
- Network Failure Modes and Diagnostics
- Network Vulnerabilities and Security Architectures
- Authentication protocols and Cybersecurity Management
- Virtual Networks and their performance
- Secure Enterprise Network Architectures
- Software Defined Networks (SDN)
- NetFlow, SysLog, SNMP and Python Automation
You will have relevant academic qualifications and a minimum of a full postgraduate qualification in the relevant subject area, along with experience of applying skills, methods and techniques in a learning and teaching environment. You will be IT literate, and student focussed with good communication and interpersonal skills. Learning Management Systems experience would be desirable, but not essential.
To be eligible to apply for this role you must be based in and have a Right to Work in the UK.
Hours are set each trimester based on cohort size and module credit value. The delivery rate is £50.26 per hour (including marking). For example, a 30-credit module with 15–18 students would typically equate to a 79-hour contract. Please note: this module does not run every trimester.
Course delivery is due to start in September 2026, with the Computer Systems and Networking Fundamentals module scheduled to commence in January 2027. The successful candidate will be required in September 2026 to support module content development. Content development work is contracted separately at a rate of £20.10 per hour.
Interviews for this post are likely to be held during week commencing 6th July 2026.
To apply for this role, or if you have queries, please send a CV and covering letter demonstrating your skills and experience to Beverley Read: beverley.read@aru.ac.uk
Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including a generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff to share this commitment.
We value diversity at ARU and are committed to being inclusive. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK and will conduct Right to Work checks in line with UKVI’s Right to Work policy and our own institutional policy. Furthermore, we must note:
· Applicants applying from outside the UK: At this time, ARU is unable to sponsor applicants applying from overseas for a Worker Route visa.
· Applicants already in the UK: ARU is unable to offer Worker Route visa sponsorship to applicants whose salary does not meet our minimum sponsorship threshold, which aligns with roles at Grade 6 and above.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes:
Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.