Science Tutor

Study Group; England; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An international education provider is seeking a part-time tutor to deliver high-quality teaching in Chemistry and Biology at their Teesside centre. The role involves contributing to course design, delivering lectures, and assessing student performance. Candidates must have a relevant Science degree and experience in teaching, ideally within the UK education sector. Competitive salary offered as part of a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience of or a commitment to working with international students.
• Relevant Science degree and/or significant relevant teaching or industry experience required.
• Relevant Teaching Qualification or willingness to work towards it.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, delivery and development of Chemistry and Biology modules.
• Prepare and deliver teaching sessions up to 14 hours per week.
• Mark students' assessments and provide timely feedback.
• Develop course material and update VLE content.

Skills

Experience with international students

Fluent spoken and written English

Teaching Chemistry and/or Biology

Understanding of Safeguarding procedures

Education

Relevant Science degree

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Job description

Contract type: Part Time – Permanent

Location: Teesside, Teesside International Study Centre

Salary: £23,763.35 per annum

You will work with colleagues across the Centre to ensure the effective delivery of teaching programmes in line with our teaching, learning and assessment strategy, broader scholarship and aims for an outstanding student experience. You will also contribute directly to student support and to the development and implementation of innovative teaching practices across the UKE Centre. As a tutor, you will contribute to the design, development and production of teaching and learning materials, across a range of programmes at various RQF levels.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Contribute to the design, delivery and development of Chemistry and Biology modules offered across the UKE network.
• Prepare and deliver teaching lectures, seminars, and tutorial sessions, up to 14 hours per week.
• Write and prepare unit examinations 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 tutorials and writing regular student reports.
• Develop and update course material for modules and teaching sessions, including module material for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
• Work with the Centre’s administration team to plan and deliver induction, orientation, and registration programmes.
• Notify and liaise with colleagues, where necessary, to ensure all students receive appropriate on‑going welfare and progression support.
• Track students’ academic journey and identify and implement appropriate intervention strategies to support on‑going learning.
• 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.
• Attend and contribute to standardisation, moderation, and other quality assurance meetings, where relevant.
• 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 Provider governance structure, as required throughout the academic cycle; and attend all compulsory team meetings.
• 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 duty as required from time to time by the relevant line manager.

ABOUT YOU

• Experience of or a commitment to working with international students:
• A relevant (Science) degree and / or significant relevant teaching or industry experience. (Essential)
• Relevant Teaching Qualification (Desirable), or willingness to work towards (Essential)
• Fluent spoken and written English. (Essential)
• Experience of teaching Chemistry and / or Biology in the UK education sector. (Essential)
• Experience of Safeguarding procedures within education (Essential).

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

Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguardingand recognisesits importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. Forsuccessful 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. We believe that the best person for the job should be selected based on skills and experience alone. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely. Please see our Privacy Policy.

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