Job Introduction
Actuarial Tutor
Here at BPP we pride ourselves on providing the best possible client and learner experience, with our specialised team of performance support staff working closely with learners to ensure they are getting the most from our courses.
An opportunity has arisen for an Actuarial Tutor to join the team, find out more about the opportunity below. We are particularly interested to hear from actuaries able and willing to teach our General Insurance subjects (SP7, SP8 and SA3) or our Investment subjects (SP5 and SA7).
What if you read the description and don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway - we value diverse backgrounds and are committed to inclusivity!
Why work for BPP?
It is a great time to join BPP as we have enjoyed a sustained period of growth, offering a wealth of opportunities to our staff, students and clients. There are many more great reasons to join BPP such as:
- Brilliantly, you can study any of BPP’s courses for free – be it a professional qualification or full degree.
- With hybrid working available, you’ll be able to split your time between one of our centres and wherever you choose to call home.
- We also provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 33 days, and there’s a rewards package that includes retail discounts, Group Personal Pension Plan, dedicated private healthcare and dental plans that offer additional assurance to look after you and your family.
What you’ll be doing
In this role you would help to develop and deliver high-quality teaching, distance-learning materials and other educational services to actuarial students.
As such, you will be responsible for:
Prepare for and teach good quality actuarial courses, online and in a variety of locations within the UK or overseas from time to time.
- Answer student queries by telephone, email and forums in an efficient and timely manner.
- Write, update and review distance-learning materials ensuring high quality but adhering to deadlines and other practical guidance offered. Materials include traditional paper-based products as well as non-traditional products, eg e-learning products.
- Provide feedback to the actuarial profession on the Core Reading for the actuarial exams.
- Attend and participate in meetings to plan future strategy and discuss projects.
- Mark students’ scripts accurately and efficiently giving helpful advice to students.
- Carry out all required administrative duties in the timescales required.
What experience you’ll need
To be successful in this role you will need to have a proven track record in the following areas:
• Relevant actuarial qualification
• Experience in a relevant actuarial field
• Individual responsibility, honesty and integrity
• Excellent teamwork – as well as willing to learn from others and share best practice
• Prioritisation skills and the drive to meet deadlines
• Good organisational skills with the ability to adapt and successfully multitask
• Friendly, enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal skills
• Aptitude to work without direct supervision
• Flexibility, to work both at home and away from home (sometimes for several days at a time), and to travel long distances (mainly within the UK but sometimes abroad)
• Good IT skills: MS Office suite
• Genuine commitment to education and student welfare
Additional details
Occasional visits to Abingdon required, and frequent travel to major cities in UK and Ireland for face-to-face teaching. Will consider both full-time and part-time applicants.
BPP are a Disability Confident employer so if you need any reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please just let us know!
