Biology Tutor

JOB OVERVIEW

Here at the University of Huddersfield International Study Centre (ISC), we pride ourselves on providing a supportive learning experience that prepares our students for the challenges of undergraduate and postgraduate study. We are dedicated to providing excellent academic and Engineering, Science and Computing (ESC) Department skills and knowledge that will enable our students to progress onto their chosen programme of study at the University and an eventual successful career. Our academic team enjoy a collaborative approach to Learning and Teaching by supporting each other in the planning, delivery and evaluation of our STEM programmes and modules' content. We place the student at the centre of all we do, so if you are passionate about changing lives through opportunities in education and are fully committed to providing a fantastic student experience, this role is for you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan appropriate, effective, differentiated, and inclusive learning programmes through schemes of work that promote equality and engage with diversity
• Plan teaching sessions using learning outcomes found in modules’ specifications and accommodate individualised learning using a variety of resources and methods including digital learning techniques
• Ensure all learning materials are updated and available on the VLE 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 and safeguarding procedures.
• Apply the theories and principles of assessment including initial, diagnostic, timely formative and summative assessment.
• Use a variety of consistent methods to check learning in lessons and periodically track and record students’ progress.  
• Ensure that interactive assessment activities are available to students, face to face, online and via VLE.
• Provide regular and timely constructive feedback to students to enable them to improve and achieve their qualifications.
• Prepare students for summative assessment e.g. exams, coursework, assignments, practical and/ or other required assessments methods 
• Engage in the timely preparation of assessment materials including the creation, marking, moderation and entry of marks in the appropriate platforms e.g. Progresso and Trackers.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to lapses in student attendance, punctuality, behaviour and needed application to their future studies, referrals to progress coaches or senior management as necessary
• Support students with individual target setting and revise these throughout the year during progress checks
• Support students with action planning to improve academic performance and achieve aspirational targets
• Support students to progress to the University by being proactive in liaising with University Schools and network link tutors
• Demonstrate and update subject specialist knowledge to ensure the currency of specialist teaching
• Work as part of the Engineering, Science and Computing Team to produce and develop an exciting curriculum for students

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A Cert Ed, PCET or PGCE teaching qualification (working towards, or willingness to achieve)
• Qualified to Degree level or professional equivalent in a relevant subject area (Essential)
• Desirable Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject area.
• Successful teaching, learning and assessment experience at level 3 (Essential)
• Thorough STEM subjects knowledge mainly Biology (Essential)
• Successful teaching, learning and assessment experience at level 4 (Desirable)
• Experience in teaching International Students (Desirable)

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