AES Tutor

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to teach our academic English programmes to international students on our pathway programme for International Foundation Year, International Year 1 or Pre-Masters Programmes. Candidates should be qualified to at least undergraduate level, have a Certificate, and preferably a Diploma, in teaching English as a Foreign Language and have previous experience teaching English for academic purposes. A teaching qualification and/or Masters's qualification would be an advantage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan appropriate, effective and inclusive learning programmes  through schemes of work that promote equality and engage with diversity
• Plan teaching sessions which accommodate individualised learning using a variety of resources, including digital learning
• Be responsible for creating and updating teaching materials
• Ensure all learning materials are available on the AES (Academic English Skills) online platform for students to access and engage with.
• Apply the principles of learning to provide learning activities to meet curriculum requirements and the needs of all students
• Select the relevant learning approaches and skill development to ensure students’ progress
• Contribute to the provision of a stimulating learning environment whilst adhering to the Centres’ Health and Safety procedures.
• Apply the theories and principles of assessment including initial, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment
• Use a variety of methods to check to learn in lessons (formative assessment)
• Provide regular and timely feedback to students to enable them to improve and achieve their qualifications.
• Engage in standardisation and moderation of assessment materials and student work
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of student attendance and progress
• Respond promptly and appropriately to lapses in student attendance, punctuality, behaviour and application to their studies by individual conversations with students, referrals to personal tutors or where appropriate, senior management.
• Support students to progress to the University by being proactive in liaising with University Schools and linking tutors
• Act as progress coach and carry out duties associated with this role if required.
• Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the well-being of students in your care. Refer to support services where appropriate.
• Be aware of and comply with all Centre quality assurance processes such as observation of teaching and learning, audits of teaching and learning material, programme and module evaluation and subject team performance reviews
• Demonstrate and update subject specialist knowledge to ensure the currency of specialist teaching
• Convey enthusiasm for the personal specialist area to staff and students
• Engage in professional development to improve teaching and learning practice, and update subject specialist knowledge
• Undertake reflection and self-evaluation of personal teaching practice and continuing professional development
• Work as part of the Academic English Skills (AES) Team to produce and develop an exciting curriculum for students
• Prepare for and participate in appropriate Centre events (e.g. induction activity, enrichment, Progression week University school events, award ceremonies etc)

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Certificate or preferably a Diploma, in teaching English as a Foreign Language (Essential)
• Qualified to Degree level or professional equivalent in a relevant subject area (Essential)
• Successful teaching, learning and assessment experience at level 3 (Essential)
• Current experience in the delivery of academic English
• Experience in teaching International Students

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