Academic Tutor - Physics

Study Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 33,871,051 - 56,451,292; Part time

Job summary

Study Group, in collaboration with the University of Sheffield, seeks an Academic Tutor (Physics) to deliver high-quality education within the Science team at The University of Sheffield International College on-site in Sheffield.

You will teach Foundation Level Physics to international students (RQF Level 3), lead module delivery and assessment, support quality assurance processes and, where needed, coordinate modules and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• A degree in a Physical Science or Engineering or related discipline.
• A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, HEA Fellowship).
• Experience teaching Physics or related discipline within UK Higher Education, Further Education, Sixth Form or equivalent.
• Experience of assessment marking at RQF Level 3 or above (A-Level/Foundation/Undergraduate).
• Demonstrable experience providing cross-disciplinary teaching support in a related module: Project Skills for STEM (requires MATLAB) or Mathematics.
• Experience coordinating academic modules or equivalent academic leadership.
• Experience working with international students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Academic Provision: Teach groups of international students at RQF Level 3 (Foundation Year).
• Module Delivery & Support: Deliver Physics module in seminars and labs with staff support.
• Assessment & Feedback: Undertake marking and provide constructive feedback on assessments.
• Module Coordination: Act as Module Coordinator; lead teaching team and QA checks on marking.
• Quality Assurance: Engage with college QA procedures, moderation and standardisation.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement module enhancement needs to optimise outcomes.
• Team Collaboration: Work with a busy multidisciplinary team and participate in meetings.

Skills

Teaching

Assessment

Team collaboration

Communication

International students support

Education

Degree in Physical Science or Engineering

PGCE or HEA Fellowship

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Contract Type: Variable hour, Permanent

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

Salary: up to £39.41 per hour

The University of Sheffield International College and its programmes are provided by Study Group in collaboration with the University of Sheffield. The Academic Tutor (Physics) will deliver high-quality education within the Science team. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for teaching the Foundation Level Physics module.

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 Physics 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

• A degree in a Physical Science or Engineering or a related discipline.
• A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, HEA Fellowship).
• Experience teaching Physics 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).
• Demonstrable experience or capability to provide cross-disciplinary teaching support in a related module: Project Skills for STEM (requires MATLAB knowledge) or Mathematics.
• Experience of coordinating academic modules or equivalent academic leadership.
• Experience working with international students.

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