Science Tutor

Study Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,387 - 26,139; Part time

Job summary

A leading international education provider is seeking a part-time tutor to teach Chemistry and Biology at their Teesside International Study Centre. You will be responsible for delivering lectures, marking assessments, and contributing to the learning experience of international students. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Science degree and have experience in the UK education sector. This role requires excellent English communication skills and a commitment to supporting student success.

Qualifications

• Commitment to working with international students.
• Experience of teaching Chemistry and/or Biology in the UK.
• Willingness to work towards relevant teaching qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver Chemistry and Biology modules.
• Prepare and deliver teaching lectures and seminars.
• Mark assessments and provide feedback to students.
• Develop course materials for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
• Track students’ academic journeys and implement strategies to support learning.

Skills

Experience working with international students

Fluent spoken and written English

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 safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants the following checks will be conducted – Criminal Background Check (country specific), 2 references, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification.

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We adopt a rolling recruitment process meaning that we review applications as they are submitted. To avoid disappointment, please ensure that you apply ASAP.