Academic English Skills Tutor

Contract Type: Variable Hours, Permanent

Study Group is a global leader in preparing students for international academic success and rewarding careers through a transformational learning experience. The universities we work with trust us to increase their international footprint, access student diversity and provide assured progression, so they can continue to focus on academic excellence.

Cardiff International Study Centre (ISC) is a new and exciting development, launched in September 2020. You would be working in a culture of enhancing learning, teaching and assessment through a developmental approach, which means autonomy, innovation, and development opportunities.

You will teach on English and Study Skills modules and could be on various cohorts including International Foundation Year, Pre-master’s Programme, Accelerated and International Year 1. You will play a key role by contributing to the development of teaching materials and formative assessment. You will empower students to reach the level they need to progress into university by providing student-centred, engaging, and innovative learning. You’ll undertake marking and feedback on formative and summative assessments.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Contribute to the delivery and development of modules and teaching sessions offered by the Cardiff ISC
• Prepare and deliver teaching seminar and tutorial sessions, with a normal teaching load of up to 25 hours per week
• Prepare module tests and other forms of formative and summative assessments
• Mark students’ formative and summative assessments submissions and provide timely feedback to students on their performance, including writing regular student reports and tutorials
• Develop and update course material for modules and teaching sessions, including module material for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
• Work with the Centre’s Student Experience team in the delivery of induction, orientation and registration programmes.
• Notify and liaise with colleagues where necessary to ensure all students receive appropriate on-going welfare and progression support
• 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 student attendance and performance
• Attend and contribute to standardisation, moderation, and other quality assurance meetings
• Assist in moderation of module assessments as required.
• Contribute to maintaining centre academic integrity by identifying and reporting instances of academic misconduct
• Participating in regular meetings with teaching and support staff contributing to the effective overall management of the programme and student life cycle
• 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 duties as required from time to time by centre managers

ABOUT YOU  

• Bachelor’s degree
• Teaching qualification
• Diploma in English language teaching or equivalent
• Master’s in related discipline
• Experience of teaching in UK higher or further education and experience of working with international students
• EAP experience for teachers of English
• Ability to develop and update teaching material and preferably experience of working within a Virtual Learning Environment
• Competence in teaching and administrative IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, etc.)
• A student-centred and client-focused approach
• A commitment to continuous professional development
• Strong record-keeping skills
• Flexibility and willingness to work under pressure to deadlines
• Enthusiasm and motivation to be a performance-driven team player.

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