Literature Tutor

Study Group; Englefield Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An international education provider in Egham seeks a Literature and Culture tutor. The role involves designing and delivering modules, marking assessments, and supporting international students. Ideal candidates will have a strong literature focus, teaching qualifications, and experience in student-centered education. The position offers flexible hours and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in UK higher or further education contexts.
• Assessment marking experience at RQF level 3.
• Experience of module coordination is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to module design, delivery, and development.
• Plan and deliver in-person lectures and classes.
• Provide support outside of the classroom.
• Mark student assessments and provide feedback.
• Implement quality assurance procedures.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Student-centered teaching methods

Passion for literature

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a Social Science or Humanities discipline

Master’s qualification for pre-master's programmes

Job description

Contract type: Variable Hours Fixed Term (28/09/2026)

Location: Egham, Royal Holloway International Study Centre

Salary: up to £33.57 per hour

An excellent opportunity has come up for a Literature and Culture tutor who specialises in teaching literature at FE and HE level to join the Study Group team at the Royal Holloway International Study Centre. The ideal candidate should be an energetic and committed tutor, with exceptional communication skills and a passion for providing transformational learning experiences for international students. You will be responsible for delivering teaching and assessments on the ISC’s Level 3 (Foundation) Literature and Culture module, with further opportunities available to deliver the Communications, Culture and Heritage module at Level 6 (Pre-Master's) dependent on student numbers. You will also be expected to support on moderation of assessments across the Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities pathway at the ISC. You will work with colleagues across the Centre and on occasion across the 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. Responsibilities include contributing directly to student support and to the development and implementation of innovative teaching practices across the Centre, as well as a commitment to CPD and keeping up-to-date with VLE technology.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Contribute to the design, delivery and development of modules offered by Royal Holloway International Study Centre.
• Plan and deliver in-person lectures and classes at the ISC and be available to provide support outside of the classroom through additional VLE tasks, tutorials and drop-in sessions and workshops with a normal teaching load of 10-15 hours per week (based on standard delivery model).
• Write and prepare module examinations, marking rubrics and other forms of formative and summative assessment.
• Mark students formative and summative assessment submissions and provide timely feedback to students on their performance, including during one-to-one tutorials and through regular student reports.
• Contribute more broadly to the assessment life cycle through moderation of assessments on the SSAH pathway.
• Develop and update course material for modules and teaching sessions.
• Develop and maintain module VLE pages to augment in-person learning.
• 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 ongoing welfare and progression support.
• Track students’ academic journey and identify and implement appropriate intervention strategies to support ongoing learning.
• Follow centre protocol and liaise with colleagues and line manager according to procedure, particularly with regards to compliance processes such as class timetabling, attendance, and engagement monitoring.
• 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 students attendance and performance.
• Take part in ongoing peer observation programme.
• Attend and contribute to standardisation, moderation, and other quality assurance meetings.
• 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 governance structure, including attending all compulsory meetings.
• Liaise with the Head of BAS 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.
• Maintain and submit accurate and timely records of teaching and other activities.
• Participate in regular training and development activities and maintain a log of these activities.
• Carry out any other duties as required from time to time by the Academic Management team and/or Head of Curriculum and Progression.

ABOUT YOU

• A Bachelor’s degree in a Social Science or Humanities discipline with a strong literature focus. A Master’s qualification is required to teach on the pre-master’s programmes. (Essential)
• Teaching qualification (Desirable)
• Experience teaching active, student-centred lessons in UK higher or further education contexts. (Essential)
• Assessment marking experience at a minimum of RQF level 3 (Essential)
• Experience of working with international students (Desirable)
• Experience of module co-ordination or another module administration (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 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.

ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE

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