Sessional IY1 Law Tutor

Cambridge Education Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox (discounts)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mentoring scheme

Job summary

Cambridge Education Group is seeking a Tutor of Y1 Law to join our Aston centre from the end of September on a sessional, part-time basis (≈18 hours per week, Monday to Friday). The role focuses on delivering high-quality teaching to international students whose first language is not English.

You will plan and deliver lessons, monitor progress, provide feedback, and support student progression in partnership with the centre and university partners.

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrates cross-cultural awareness.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to centre development and strategic aims.
• Plan, prepare and deliver high quality teaching for international students.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to help manage performance.
• Report to stakeholders on students as needed.
• Set and mark work and assessments according to policies.
• Contribute to development, evaluation and improvement of programmes and materials.
• Develop own teaching skills and participate in CPD.
• Embed English, Maths and transferable skills to support progression.

Skills

IT skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Cross-cultural awareness

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

What are we looking for?

We are currently looking for a Tutor of Y1 Law to join our centre at Aston from the end of September on a sessional basis. On a part time basis, approx 18 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The Tutor of Law is required to:

• Contribute to the development and success of the centre, supporting the strategic aims and objectives of OnCampus, leading by example in accordance with centre, Higher Education/University partner and external standards.
• Plan, prepare and deliver high quality teaching that meets the needs of international students whose first language is not English to achieve excellent student outcomes, student experience and progression.
• Monitor progress and provide regular feedback, formative and summative, to help manage students’ performance.
• Report to relevant stakeholders on students as needed throughout the programme.
• Set and mark work and assessments in accordance with OnCampus and/or Higher Education/University partner assessment and quality policies.
• Contribute to the development, evaluation, and improvement of programmes, materials and related services, through active participation and involvement in academic initiatives.
• Take responsibility for continually developing own skills and teaching methods, including the use of new technology, learning from and sharing effective teaching practice with others, participating in training and CPD as required.
• Ensure English, Maths and transferable skills are embedded within lessons to support students preparing for progression to the partner institution.

Please note that interviews for shortlisted candidates and any potential job offers may be in place before the application end date. We recommend that, if interested in any of the roles, you apply as soon as possible.

Person Specification

• Strong IT skills, particularly the use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook (essential)Demonstrates cross-cultural awareness and understanding (essential)
• Commitment to ongoing reflection and continuous improvement of teaching practice (essential)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills (essential)
• The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work under pressure (essential)

In particular, you will:

• Have regard for the need to safeguard students’ well-being, developing and maintaining a full understanding of current policies and procedures.
• Show tolerance of and respect for the rights of others.
• Maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.
• Help to create and maintain a safe working environment for everyone.

Please see attached job description for further job role information.

What does Cambridge Education Group do?

Cambridge Education Group is an international education provider that offers a range of services such as Pathway and Pre University Programs, Pre University Education, Preparatory education through foundations and master’s programmes, English Language courses, University application guidance along with creating Internship opportunities.

Why will you love working here?

Whether you work in one of our OnCampus or Managed Campus centres, in CEG Online supporting one of our many partner universities, or as part of one of our central service functions you will find a friendly, fast-paced and supportive work environment created by our diverse range of colleagues.

Employee Values

At Cambridge Education Group we believe that in living our values every single day we Achieve More for everyone around us, and in so doing makes it a great place to work.

Expert – Each individual strives to demonstrate expertise in everything they do, from previous experiences or acquiring new, relevant skills and know-how. We are great at sharing our knowledge to help our students, fellow colleagues and partners Achieve More.

Authentic – Our actions are taken, and decisions made, in line with our vision and mission; we trust everyone to do the right thing and deliver what they say they will through genuine, open and honest dialogue. We bring our whole selves to work, maximising our diversity to Achieve More.

Innovative – We continually improve all aspects of what we do, being solution-focused to affect change on our path to Achieve More.All colleagues share their ideas, big and small, and are flexible to new practices, approaches and ways of working.

Benefits

• Perkbox (includes hundreds of discounts on brands)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – giving caring and compassionate support to all staff, as well as a dedicated Mental Health Support Network
• Mentoring scheme

CEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues to share this commitment.All successful candidates will undergo background checks in the required countries. Where roles have direct contact with children, including all OnCampus centre- based roles, this will include ID, qualification and reference checks, criminal record checks including an Enhanced Disclosure (or equivalent) in line with safeguarding requirements and our Safeguarding and Prevent Policy (including Children Protection). Any offer of employment is subject to all checks being satisfactory. The Company also expects all colleagues to share the Company’s commitment to Equal Opportunities within the workplace.