Biology Tutor

Contract Type: Variable hours - Fixed term until 31/01/2024

JOB OVERVIEW

Do you have a passion for providing student with a world-class experience? Would you thrive in a role that drives this within a centre full of international students? We are Study Group, the leading global pathway provider in International Education.

The University of Surrey International Study Centre is a fast-growing centre with a strong record of excellent student outcomes and outstanding staff satisfaction. We are at a crucial point in our development with exciting plans and huge potential for impact in this new role. If you have high academic standards, are motivated by student success, the creativity and passion to drive innovation, and want to work in a collaborative intercultural environment, you may be a good fit for our team.

Our University of Surrey International Study Centre, in Guildford, is based in the heart of a beautiful campus that is extremely picturesque with a calm, peaceful atmosphere. The centre offers an International Foundation Programme, a Pre-Masters programme, and English language preparation courses. There are a variety of pathways offered on a range of subject areas on both programmes as well as a variety of students from all across the globe.

This is an exciting job opportunity where you’ll join on Life Sciences pathway as a biology tutor.  You will be teaching both medium classes and small seminars of international students studying on our Level 3 International Foundation Year. For this academic year we are employing a blended learning approach, meaning that you will be expected to deliver sessions both on campus and online via Zoom. You will also be required to interact with students via our VLE and therefore will need to be confident using technology. You’ll have the opportunity to work in an autonomous environment where student-centred, innovative lessons are encouraged.

Working at Study Group is a unique experience that offers variety, opportunity, and a fast pace. To be successful in this job role, you’ll be a confident tutor that understands the needs of learners and encourages independent learning. If the idea of working in a centre that offers exciting development opportunities and where no day is the same is appealing, then this is an exciting chance to really make a difference to students from all over the world.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You’ll have the chance to deliver engaging lessons to students on Life Sciences pathway as a chemistry tutor. There will be up to 12 live teaching hours and further hours of asynchronous interaction and VLE development. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of materials and formative assessment across the modules you will deliver.

EXPERIENCE

• You will be a student-centred Tutor, with experience teaching relevant modules to a minimum of Level 3 to international students (Essential)
• You’ll need a degree in a relevant subject area (Essential)
• A Master’s degree in a relevant subject area is (Essential)
• A teaching qualification is (Essential).

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