English and Study Skills Tutor

Location: Liverpool John Moores University International Study Centre
Contract Type: Full time (37.5 hours), Fixed term ending 01/04/2024 (Maternity cover)

JOB OVERVIEW

Due to growth in student numbers, Liverpool John Moores University International Study Centre are now recruiting an English and Academic Skills tutor to join the existing teaching team. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching English and Academic Skills to students on a university preparation pre-masters course offered by the Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative tutor.  The right candidate will have a natural ability to motivate students and deliver high quality teaching as well as carrying out relevant pastoral functions. You will enjoy working with international students, be performance driven and be able to work co-operatively and flexibly with other colleagues. We are looking for a patient tutor who is committed to providing an interesting and effective learning experience to our students

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To deliver high quality teaching to groups of international students.
• To undertake marking and feedback provision on a formative and summative basis, whilst complying with quality standards and processes. 
• To act as a Module Leader in relevant subject areas, which may include coordinating a team of tutors, updating module handbooks, preparing module assessment analysis and review reports and detailed schemes of work (indicative).
• To deliver schemes of work effectively, to set assessments and mark these in a timely manner.
• To teach up to a maximum of 25 hours per week (teaching contact time).
• To implement enhancement and enrichment activities across the curriculum (both inside and outside of classroom).
• To make every effort to secure the best performance from each student at their level both during their course and in final exams and assessments.
• To actively promote the use of differentiation in the classroom.
• To actively promote the creative use of TEL (technology enhanced learning), and ensure the VLE (virtual learning environment) meets provider and university standards for the modules you teach.
• To keep up to date with developments in academic teaching and skills including the use of e-learning resources.

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree
• Relevant teaching qualification (CELTA. DELTA, MA TESOL)
• Evidence of substantial experience teaching ideally to international students on university preparation courses up to Pre-Masters level, or at an equivalent level
• Competence in administration and IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility and willingness to work under pressure to deadlines
• Enthusiasm and motivation to be a performance driven team player
• Experience of developing and updating teaching materials and experience of working with a Virtual Learning Environment

ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Study Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same dedication. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers, an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and overseas criminal records if appropriate.

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