English Tutor

Study Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international education provider is seeking an English tutor for the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre. The role involves teaching English for Academic Purposes across various student programmes, contributing to course design, and providing assessment feedback. Ideal candidates should possess relevant qualifications and teaching experience, along with strong communication skills. Join a team dedicated to enhancing students' educational journeys within a supportive, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related subject area.
• Relevant teaching qualification such as CELTA or DELTA.
• Experience teaching EAP and in the UK Higher education sector.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver English modules to students.
• Prepare and teach face-to-face and blended programmes.
• Provide feedback on student assessments.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Developing teaching materials

Assessment design

Experience with VLEs

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related subject

TEFL-I/TEFLQ status such as CELTA/DELTA

Postgraduate degree (desirable)

Job description

Contract type: Variable Hours - Permanent
Location: Glasgow, Strathclyde International Study Centre
Salary: up to £28.73 per hour

An excellent opportunity has come up for an English tutor to join the Study Group team at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre. The ideal candidate should be an energetic, committed, and passionate tutor, with exceptional communication skills and a true passion for providing transformational learning experiences. You will be responsible for teaching Study Group developed English modules (Academic English Skills and Critical Reading and Applied Academic Writing) to students on university preparation programmes including undergraduate International Foundation Year, International Year Two and Pre‑Master’s programmes. You will work with colleagues in the International Study Centre and on occasion across the wider Study Group network to ensure the effective delivery of teaching programmes in line with our teaching, learning and assessment strategy and aims for an outstanding student experience.

About the role

• Contribute to the design, delivery and development of modules offered by International Study Centre at the University of Strathclyde
• Prepare and deliver teaching on Face‑to‑Face (and on occasion Online/Blended) programmes including live input sessions, seminars/tutorial sessions and drop‑ins with a normal teaching load up to 25 hours per week
• Mark students’ formative and summative assessment submissions and provide timely feedback to students on their performance, including during one‑to‑one tutorials/ Learning Conversations and through regular student reports (usually RAGs)
• Writing additional reports for sponsored students if and when required
• Support CLE in designing, developing, updating and distributing course material for modules and teaching sessions as/if required
• Develop and maintain module VLE pages for Standard Delivery, Blended Delivery and Online Delivery as required
• Work with the Centre’s administration 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
• Take part in bi‑termly Learning conversations with students offering progression and engagement guidance and support
• Participate in regular meetings with teaching and support staff contributing to the effective overall management of the programme and student life cycle
• Participate in the Centre and University governance structure, including attending all compulsory meetings
• Liaise with the CLE to aid in the preparation of module examinations and other forms of formative and summative assessment, marking, moderating and providing feedback to students, including re‑sit examinations
• Carry out any other duty as required from time to time by the Academic Management team and/or Deputy Director for Curriculum and Progression

About you

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related subject area
• Relevant Teaching Qualification: TEFL‑I/ TEFLQ status such as CELTA/DELTA/Trinity Dip or equivalent, and/or MA in TESOL/TEFL/Linguistics
• A Postgraduate degree in a related subject area (desirable)
• Experience in teaching EAP
• Experience of teaching in the UK Higher or Further education sector and preferably a teaching qualification and experience of working with international students
• Familiarity with online/blended learning and VLE
• Experience in developing teaching materials
• Experience in assessment design and marking of students’ academic work
• Experience in the provision of independent learning and/or on‑line language learning

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. With university partnerships and a variety of face‑to‑face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we can 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. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available.

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