Academic Tutor (Project Skills for STEM)

Study Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 31,684 - 53,726; Part time

Job summary

Study Group and the University of Sheffield International College seek an Academic Tutor to deliver the Foundation Year Project Skills for STEM. You will teach groups of international students (RQF Level 3) in a small-class setting and support the module with assessment, feedback and coordination tasks.

The role involves delivering the Project Skills for STEM module, collaborating with the team, and contributing to quality assurance and continuous improvement across the curriculum.

Qualifications

• Degree in a Physical Science or Engineering or related discipline required.
• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, HEA Fellowship) preferred.
• Experience teaching programming (ideally MATLAB) or related module in UK Higher Education or FE.
• Experience marking assessments at RQF Level 3 or above.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Academic Provision to groups of international students at RQF Level 3.
• Module delivery and support for Project Skills for STEM.
• Undertake formative and summative marking with feedback.
• Coordinate modules and QA checks on marking/materials.

Skills

Teaching

MATLAB

International students

Team collaboration

Education

Physical Science or Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

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

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 (Project Skills for STEM) will deliver high-quality education within the Science team. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for teaching the Foundation Level Project Skills for STEM module. This module covers elements of Microsoft Excel data handling skills, MATLAB programming, team working, presentation and project supervision.

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 Project Skills for STEM module, working in seminar small group support classes, collaborating with fellow module teaching 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 programming (ideally MATLAB), a similar project based module 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: Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics.
• Experience of coordinating academic modules or equivalent academic leadership.
• Experience working with international students.

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. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other factor. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely.