Sessions in Stage 1 focus on general information about life at university and introduce students to decision-making skills that can help them decide if university is the right choice for them. Sessions in Stage 2 focus on the essential skills required for successful degree-level study and include, for example:
- Critical Thinking
- Lectures and Note-taking
- Written Assignments and Essays
- Referencing
What does the role of Tutor entail?
As an On Track Tutor you will be expected to deliver the On Track programme as laid out in the On Track Tutor’s Pack. The pack contains guidelines on how to deliver the programme, as well as programme materials, such as handouts, overheads and activities. In addition, you will be expected to share your experiences of university life with the students you work with. For example, any obstacles you encountered while studying and most importantly how you overcame them.
On Track employs Undergraduate Tutors and Postgraduate Tutors - to find out the differences between the two positions and which position you should apply for please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions section.
Not sure whether to apply?
Still not sure whether to apply for a position? If so, you should read our Frequently Asked Questions section which should answer any questions you have about the positions. You may also want to read our Tutor Case Studies which outline the experiences of several of our Tutors.
Decided to Apply?
To apply for either of our vacancies, you are strongly encouraged to download our application form in either pdf or MS Word format. (Please be aware that if you download the pdf format application, unless you have the fully paid up version of Adobe Acrobat Reader you will be unable to save the changes you make to the form, as is the case with all pdf files.)
Postgraduate Tutor Application Pack
Postgraduate Tutor Application Form (Word version)
Postgraduate Tutor Application Form (PDF version)
Undergraduate Tutor Application Pack
Undergraduate Tutor Application Form (pdf)
Undergraduate Tutor Application Form (Word)
Continuation Sheet (pdf)
Continuation Sheet (Word)
Please note these posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check.
All completed applications should be returned to the following address:
Brook Yu
On Track
Room H204
William Harley Building
Glasgow Caledonian University
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA
Alternatively, email your application to:
Brook.Yu@gcal.ac.uk
Please note that our application form must be completed for all posts. CVs will not be looked at or considered in the recruitment process.
If, for any reason, you require an application pack to be mailed out to you or you have any further queries with regards to a vacancy please contact On Track on 0141 331 3622 or apply@ontrackonline.co.uk
PLEASE NOTE: Recruitment for Session 2008-09 is now closed. Recruitment for Session 2009-10 will open in summer 2009, so please check back at that time for further details. |
