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Computer Science Tutors

University of Bradford International College

One - 40 hours p/w with up to 20 contact hours (9 months)

One – Part-Time (6 months)

Start Date: 8th January

Job overview and purpose

The University of Bradford International College (UBIC) is a partnership between the University of Bradford and Oxford International Education Group. We welcomed our first cohort of students in 2021 and expect to see over 500 students on course this academic year with a significant intake in January 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing college and to help shape the project as we continue our expansion over the next 12 months. 

With growing demand in this subject area, we are looking for two Computer Science Tutors to join our teaching team: one on a full-time basis (fixed-term, nine months) and one on a part-time basis (fixed-term, six months). Your role will be to teach and assess the performance of international students preparing for degree courses at the University of Bradford. 

You will support the students both inside and outside the classroom using a range of teaching materials, techniques and resources. Taught modules include Introduction to Computer Science (Level 3), Fundamentals of Programming (Level 4) and Systems Integration (Level 6). 

Located within the University of Bradford’s city-centre campus, UBIC offers a wide range of courses to international students, all of which, upon successful completion, allow progression to degree programmes at the University. We have a diverse community of students, and we are committed to providing them all with a high-quality learning experience and positive outcomes. Delivering on this promise is a Team effort involving every member of staff. 

If you have what it takes to succeed in this role, we look forward to receiving your application. Please note that shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short pre-interview lesson-planning task. 

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver high quality teaching on relevant course modules to international students from a range of linguistic, educational and cultural backgrounds.
  • Help students understand and adjust to the demands of study in UK Higher Education and become more independent learners
  • Provide academic support for student as both a Subject Tutor and Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) and demonstrate a willingness to offer help and advice outside class hours.
  • Create and maintain a positive and purposeful classroom environment in which accepted rules of behaviour are consistently applied.
  • Select, develop and use relevant, effective and engaging teaching materials that meet the needs of international students from different backgrounds.
  • Ensure students have access to a range of relevant learning materials by populating the VLE (Canvas) pages with core content and links to additional study resources.
  • Assess students as required, providing useful and timely feedback on formative and summative assessment work and meeting College deadlines for the submission of marks.
  • Work with the Head of Department and teaching colleagues to develop new teaching and assessment material and provide feedback on existing module content.
  • Ensure attendance and academic records are complete and up-to-date and that any concerns are reported to the Academic or Programme Management Teams in a timely manner.
  • Attend and contribute to College meetings and training sessions as required.
  • Act as an ambassador for Oxford International Education Group and the university pathways programme.
  • Adhere to University of Bradford and UBIC policies & codes of conduct for staff.

This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities. It may be subject to periodic revision to meet business requirements.

How to apply

In the first instance, please send a CV and covering letter to:

Oliver Steel (Academic Director) via the 'Apply' button above.

Closing date: 1st December 2023 with interviews carried out on a rolling basis

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service, as this job involves working with children. This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Oxford International is an equal-opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

Location: Bradford
Salary: £31,350 per annum
Hours: Full Time, Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 17th November 2023
Closes: 1st December 2023
   
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