Physics Tutor

Contract Type: Variable Hours – Fixed Term (up to 5 hours per week)

JOB OVERVIEW

Kingston University London International Study Centre and its programmes are validated by Kingston University but delivered by Study Group. You will work with colleagues across the Centre to ensure the effective delivery of teaching programmes in line with our teaching, learning and assessment strategy, and aims for an outstanding student experience. You will also contribute directly to student support and to the development and implementation of innovative teaching practices across the Centre. As a tutor, you will contribute to the design, development and production of teaching and learning materials, and delivery of the Core Physics module at International Foundation Year (FHEQ Level 3) level.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and deliver teaching lessons, seminars and practical sessions on campus with variable hours up to 25 hours per week.
• Write and prepare unit examinations and other forms of formative and summative assessment.
• Mark students’ formative and summative assessment submissions and provide timely feedback to students on their performance, including tutorials and writing regular student reports.
• Develop and update course material for teaching sessions, and practicals, including module material for the Virtual Learning Environment (Canvas).
• Work with the Centre’s administration team in the delivery of induction, orientation and registration programmes.
• Notify and liaise with colleagues, where necessary, to ensure all students receive appropriate ongoing welfare and progression support.
• Track students’ academic journey, and identify and implement appropriate intervention strategies to support ongoing learning.
• Implement quality assurance procedures at module and teaching session level, and contribute to the annual monitoring and review of courses.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of students’ attendance, engagement and performance.
• Attend and contribute to standardisation, moderation and other quality assurance meetings.
• Participate in regular meetings with teaching and support staff contributing to the effective overall management of the programme and student life cycle.
• Participate in the Centre and University governance structure, including attending all compulsory meetings.
• Maintain and submit accurate and timely records of teaching and other activities.
• Participate in regular training and development activities, and maintain a log of these activities.
• Carry out any other duty as required from time to time by the Subject Leader in Science or the Head of STEM.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject.
• Possession of a formal teaching qualification (highly desirable).
• Ability to teach an additional subject (highly desirable).
• A talented, innovative and ambitious subject practitioner.
• An outstanding teacher with a proven track record of achieving the highest standards and improving students’ academic outcomes.
• Well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Positive relationships with students that support excellent attitudes towards learning.
• Demonstrate personal enthusiasm and commitment to subject aimed at making a positive difference to students.
• Working with international students who are non-native speakers of English.

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