Evening Language Tutor in French - AO1768SB

Evening languages, a part of the International Education Institute (IE) at University of St Andrews is recruiting for a tutor of French on 0.25 of a contract. Please note that this job will require the post-holder to work on-site in St Andrews.

This post provides the opportunity to contribute to the programme which offers teaching in Arabic, Chinese, French, Gaelic, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Spanish and Ukrainian to students from the University, staff members and the general public. Please click on the “Further Particulars” link on the University job vacancies page for a full job description and person specification.

The intended start date for this position is 22 January 2024.

Why work for IE?

IE, of which evening languages is a part has developed a reputation within the UK and beyond as a centre of excellence for EAP (English for Academic Purposes) teaching, and we host an annual conference of international standing dedicated to this area of practice. Our dynamic and experienced teaching team, which includes recent recipients of McCall MacBain and University of St Andrews Teaching Excellence Awards, are involved in a wide range of educational activities, and we have a strong culture of professional development.  

The successful applicant will join IE at an exciting time of change, as we continue to grow our postgraduate provision in the areas of TESOL and International Education.

Informal enquiries can be directed to the Director of Extension Language Programmes, Alex Allen (afa@st-andrews.ac.uk).

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies 
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives 

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in teaching posts at the University.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

This role does not meet the current suitability requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.  The University encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of nationality and all applications received are assessed against the essential and desirable criteria listed in the further particulars.  The successful candidate will have to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and where required, obtain the right to work in the UK without relying on University sponsorship. 

Interview Date: 3 November 2023 

Please quote ref: AO1768SB

Further Particulars: AO1768SB FPs.doc

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