Geography Tutor

Study Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An international education provider in Scotland is seeking a qualified individual to teach on undergraduate geography modules. The role involves developing teaching materials and providing student assessments. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in UK higher education, especially with international students. This position offers variable hours and is fixed-term until 28/08/2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject area (Essential).
• Master’s in a related discipline (Desirable).
• Experience of teaching in UK higher or further education (Essential).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to delivery and development of modules.
• Prepare and deliver teaching seminar and tutorial sessions.
• Mark students’ assessments and provide feedback.

Skills

Teaching experience in UK education

Experience working with international students

Ability to develop teaching materials

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject

Master’s in a related discipline

Job description

Overview

Contract Type: Variable Hours - Fixed Term (28/08/2026)

Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen International Study Center

Salary: £35.88 per hour

Aberdeen International Study Centre (ISC) is based directly within the University of Aberdeen campus. You would be working in a culture of enhancing learning, teaching, and assessment through a developmental approach, which for you will mean autonomy, innovation, and development opportunities.

You will teach on the geography modules on the Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP). 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 Aberdeen ISC
• Prepare and deliver teaching seminar and tutorial sessions
• 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 ongoing 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

ABOUT YOU

• A Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject area or similar subject (Essential)
• Master’s in a related discipline (Desirable)
• Experience of teaching in UK higher, further education or sixth form (Essential)
• Experience in working with international students (Desirable)
• Teaching qualification (Desirable)

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 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. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available.

ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE

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