Academic Tutors/Casual Workers (Education) job at Sunderland Full Time

Proud to be Sunderland

The University of Sunderland offers life‑changing opportunities for more than 27,500 students across our campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, as well as through global partnerships in 19 countries.

We’re an inclusive, ambitious and forward‑looking University in a vibrant city that’s constantly evolving. We’re also entering an exciting new phase with a refreshed vision and strategic ambitions shaped around the changing higher education landscape.

As we move through 2026, we’re celebrating being recognised as:

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  1st in the North‑East for student support services (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)
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  1st in the North‑East for teaching quality (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)

About the role

The School of Education plays a key role in the University’s strategic vision for growth, innovation, and global engagement. We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to both on campus and distance learners, including overseas. Our programmes reflect the evolving education profession and the needs of modern learners.

Our programmes are designed to be inclusive, career-focused, and rooted in real-world practice. We offer students hands-on experience through school-based placements, which supports the development of our trainee’s knowledge, skills and confidence to enable them to thrive in the profession. We are proud of our inclusive and supportive learning environment, where students are encouraged to challenge, reflect, and lead.

What you can bring

Successful candidates will have a strong academic background in education, with depth and experience to support the delivery of high-quality teaching across our modules.

Candidates will demonstrate recent experience of teaching within the classroom and supporting trainee teachers and/or Early Career Teachers (ECTs) in their development.

We are looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to developing great teachers.

Why join us?

At the University of Sunderland, we’re more than a place of learning, we’re a welcoming community that values inclusivity, collaboration, and well-being. We don’t just offer jobs, we offer careers that come with support, flexibility, and plenty of perks:

Recruitment Event

If you are interested in learning more about these roles, please join us at our drop-in event on Wednesday 3rd June 16.00 – 18.00 at Wearside View, Charles Street, Sunderland, SR6 0AN. Please bring a copy of your most recent CV.