Senior Tutor

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic educational institution in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Tutor to oversee academic and pastoral support for students. The role demands strong leadership skills and a commitment to educational excellence and student welfare. Ideal candidates will possess experience in higher education administration and exceptional interpersonal skills. A competitive salary and contributions to a generous pension scheme are offered. Candidates should apply with a CV and cover letter by February 2, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be committed to excellence in teaching and student welfare.
• Experience working in a higher education environment is essential.
• Ability to engage with students and make fair decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee educational and pastoral provision for 800 students.
• Lead and manage the College Office and Health and Wellbeing Team.
• Act as the key contact for student-related matters with University.

Skills

Academic credibility within higher education

Experience in administration or management

Exceptional judgement and empathy

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant higher education qualification

Job description

Clare College seeks to appoint an exceptional individual as its next Senior Tutor. The second-oldest of the constituent Colleges of the University of Cambridge, Clare College combines academic excellence with a friendly, stimulating and supportive ethos. The College has a deep and long-standing commitment to widening participation, diversity and inclusion. Clare is committed to delivering excellence in education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, while maintaining pastoral support through the tutorial system.

The Senior Tutor is responsible for overseeing the educational and pastoral provision for a highly talented community of 800 students at Clare. The post-holder is the key point of contact in the College for the University and external bodies on student-related matters. The Senior Tutor leads, manages and supports the College (Tutorial) Office, the Health and Wellbeing Team, and the Library and Archives. The Senior Tutor also helps to shape the College’s approach to wider matters, working alongside the Master, Bursar and other College Trustees.

Strong candidates will be academically credible within the context of the University of Cambridge. They will bring some experience of administration or management in a higher education setting, as well as an understanding of educational delivery, assessment, attainment and pedagogy. Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching and welfare and value close engagement with students. The role requires exceptional judgement, empathy, resilience and an ability to remain calm under pressure. Outstanding interpersonal skills are critical, as is the ability to make difficult decisions in a fair and humane manner. Clare College is seeking a collaborative team-player to fill this role. This is an opportunity to ensure the ongoing success of Clare College as an outstanding centre for teaching, learning and research within a collegiate environment that combines tradition with innovation.

The salary for this full-time post will be competitive and is pegged to Spine Point 68 - 70 on the University Salary Scale. The University Salary Scale is reviewed annually and the Spine Point for the role will be formally reviewed every three years.

The post-holder will be entitled to join the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). The College currently pays contributions equal to 14.5% of salary and the employee pays 6.1%.

The Application Process

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To apply, please send a covering letter and CV to [e-mail] by close of business on Monday 2nd February 2026.