Language Tutor (French)

Aberystwyth University; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberystwyth University is seeking a passionate Language Tutor in French to enhance our undergraduate programmes. You will engage with students at various levels, providing both instruction and feedback while contributing to a vibrant and inclusive academic environment. This role offers opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Generous leave entitlements

Commitment to Professional Development

Opportunity to learn Welsh for free

Staff discount for gym facilities

Qualifications

• Educated to postgraduate degree level or with equivalent professional experience.
• Near native proficiency in French, experience in higher education language instruction.
• Experience in assessing students’ language acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Deliver language instruction to undergraduate students.
• Evaluate and provide feedback on students' progress.
• Prepare teaching materials to support learning outcomes.

Skills

Language capability in French

Effective communication

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Postgraduate degree

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

The Role
What you’ll do
Who you are – Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required
How to apply
Benefits
Employment Visa

The Role

The Department of Modern Languages is looking to appoint a Language Tutor in French to support the delivery of our undergraduate degree programmes. The successful candidate will have a passion for language teaching and a keen awareness of the cultural, social, economic and developmental benefits associated with language learning. Applicants will play a key role in delivering day-to-day learning activities to undergraduate students, including core skills for all levels of learner, from beginner to advanced. In addition, the successful role holder will contribute to formative and summative assessment, providing feedback to students on their progress and marking assessed work as per the established criteria. The successful candidate will be required to work both independently and as part of a team. The Department of Modern Languages has a long-standing record of excellence in delivering an outstanding student experience – the successful candidate will be expected to make positive contributions to our inclusive and student-centred learning community.

To make an informal enquiry, please contact Prof Louise Marshall at [e-mail]

Appointments are normally made within 4 - 8 weeks of the closing date.

What you’ll do

This job description is subject to review and amendment in the light of the changing needs of the University, to provide appropriate development opportunities and/or the addition of any other reasonable duties.

The appointed candidate will be required to undertake such duties as shall be reasonably determined by the Head of School of Languages and Literature in light of the operational needs of the academic departments. They will work alongside academic staff preparing and delivering language learning activities, carrying out administrative tasks related to their teaching, and contributing to the wider life of the department by participating in student experience and recruitment events. The role will involve an exciting blend of activity that will include, but not be limited to:

• Delivering language instruction to undergraduate students at CFW levels 4-6
• Providing formal and informal feedback to students on their language learning
• Preparing appropriate teaching materials required to support students in meeting the learning outcomes set for a module/area of study
• Making use of the University’s Virtual Learning Environment and other learning support systems to ensure materials are accessible and available in a timely manner
• Contributing to the assessment of student work, examinations, and continuous assessment activities, including both oral and written tasks.
• Working with colleagues to enhance the student experience and deliver extra-curricular activities designed to maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Participating in recruitment activities such as Open Days and Applicant events and other activities designed to promote and showcase the value of language learning
• The opportunity to undertake career development activities such as contributing to the delivery of relevant ‘content modules’; pedagogic CPD; mentoring to support research skills.
• To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
• To be committed to the University’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post.
• To be committed to your own development through the effective use of the University’s Effective Contribution Scheme.
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.

In addition, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate a commitment to the University’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post. They should take a proactive approach to their own professional development and engage with opportunities for training as appropriate.

Who you are – Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required

Essential

1. Educated to postgraduate degree level; OR, relevant professional experience in an appropriate professional field
2. Near native language capability in written and spoken French
3. Previous experience of providing French language instruction in a higher education context; OR, a dedicated qualification and/or substantial experience of classroom-based teaching French to speakers of other languages
4. Experience of assessing students’ progress and their language acquisition
5. Experience of working with people from a variety of backgrounds
6. The ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) in English and French at various levels and to various audiences
7. The ability to independently develop teaching materials appropriate to supporting students’ learning as defined by the aims and learning outcomes specified in module descriptions (see for example: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/modules/deptfuture/FR11940/AB1/, https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/modules/deptfuture/FR33440/AB1/)
8. A proven ability to work well and flexibly with colleagues in a team environment.
9. An understanding of the bilingual nature of the University and an awareness of the procedures in place to support working bilingually.

Desirable

1. A postgraduate research degree or higher professional qualification
2. A relevant teaching qualification.
3. Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level A1.*

*More information on Welsh Language Levels can be found at:

https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/hr/policy-and-procedure/welsh-standards/

How to apply

To promote a flexible workforce, the University will consider applications from individuals seeking full time, part time, job share, or term time only working arrangements.

Applications for this role must be made through jobs.aber.ac.uk. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.

Benefits

• Flexible working policy
• 36.5 – hour week for full-time roles
• Generous leave entitlements – 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days
• Commitment to Professional Development
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension schemes
• Staff recognition and reward schemes
• Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free
• Staff relocation bursary
• Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adoption Leave
• Staff discount for gym facilities, hospitality, and retail on campus.

Please keep reading

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and, those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates.

We are a Bilingual Institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.

Employment Visa

Under the UK Government’s points-based system scheme, this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored by Aberystwyth University (AU) for a Skilled Worker Route (SWR) application.