Academic Tutor (Mathematics)

Study Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Study Group in collaboration with the University of Sheffield seeks an Academic Tutor (Maths) at the Sheffield campus to deliver the International Foundation Year Maths module.

You will teach groups of international students, mark assessments, and may coordinate modules, contributing to quality assurance and student outcomes in a busy multidisciplinary team on-site.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mathematics, Physical Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience teaching Mathematics or a related discipline within UK Higher Education, Further Education, Sixth Form or equivalent.
• Experience of assessment marking and writing at a minimum of RQF Level 3 or above (A-Level / Foundation level / Undergraduate).

Responsibilities

• Deliver Academic Provision: Teach groups of international students at RQF Level 3 (International Foundation Year) with an average class size of 18–20 students.
• Module Delivery & Support: Deliver the IFY Mathematics module, working in seminar and laboratory classes with teaching staff.
• Assessment & Feedback: Undertake formative and summative marking and provide constructive feedback on student assessments.
• Module Coordination: Act as Module Coordinator where required; may lead a small teaching team and QA checks on marking.
• Quality Assurance: Engage with college quality assurance procedures, moderation and standardisation.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement module enhancement to optimise student outcomes.
• Team Collaboration: Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively with colleagues.

Skills

Teaching experience

Assessment marking

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Mathematics or related

Job description

Contract Type:Variable Hour, Fixed Term (2 years)

Location:Sheffield,The University of Sheffield InternationalCollege(On-Site)

Salary: £39.41 per hour (foundation teaching rate)

The University of Sheffield International College and its programmes are provided by Study Group in collaboration with the University of Sheffield.

• The Academic Tutor (Maths) will deliver high-quality education within the Maths team. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for teaching the Foundation Level Mathematics module. Additional teaching hours may be available on the IY1 Mathematics and/or Statistics for Economics modules or the Pre-Masters Mathematics, Statistics, or Programming (Java) modules.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Deliver Academic Provision: Teach groups of international students at RQF Level 3 (International Foundation Year) with an average class size of 18–20 students.
• Module Delivery & Support: Effectively deliver the IFY Mathematics module, working in seminar and laboratory classes alongside teaching and support staff.
• Assessment & Feedback: Undertake formative and summative marking and provide constructive feedback on a variety of student assessments.
• Module Coordination: Act as Module Coordinator where required; this may include leading a small teaching team, performing quality assurance checks on marking, and updating module materials.
• Quality Assurance: Engage fully with the college’s quality assurance procedures, moderation, and standardisation processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement module enhancement needs and opportunities to optimise student outcomes.
• Team Collaboration: Work actively as part of a busy, multidisciplinary team, contributing to meetings and communicating effectively with colleagues.

ABOUT YOU

Required

• A degree in Mathematics, Physical Science, Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience teaching Mathematics or a related discipline within UK Higher Education, Further Education,Sixth Form or equivalent
• Experience of assessment marking and writing at a minimum of RQF Level 3 or above (A-Level / Foundation level / Undergraduate).

Desired

• A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, HEA Fellowship).
• Demonstrable experience or capability to teach Mathematics, Statistics or Programming at Level 4 or above. Alternatively, provide cross-disciplinary teaching support in a related Level 3 module: Physics, Chemistry or Project Skills for STEM (requires MATLAB knowledge).
• Experience of coordinating academic modules or equivalent academic leadership.
• Experience working with international students

ABOUT US

Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. We are a trusted international educator to students and more than 50 university partners globally. We deliver high-quality international education solutions that drive success for our partners and students. We are able to provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available.

ORGANISATION COMPLIANCE

For successful applicants the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification.

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