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Contract type: Full Time (37.5 hours) – Permanent

Location: Leeds, Leeds International Study Centre

Salary: up to £39,605.59 per annum

Leeds International Study Centre and its programmes are provided by Study Group in collaboration with the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University.

You will work with colleagues across the Centre to ensure the effective delivery of teaching programmes in line with our education 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 Centre. As a tutor, you will contribute to the design, development, and production of teaching, learning, and assessment materials, as well as delivering across a range of modules or within a subject area.

1. Provide academic coordination for designated module(s) in the role of module lead.
2. Participate in regular meetings with teaching and support staff contributing to the effective overall management of the programmes and the student life cycle.
3. Contribute to the design, development, delivery, and updating of modules offered by the centre.
4. Contribute to the delivery and assessment of provision.
5. Prepare module assessments (both formative and summative), mark, and provide feedback to students in a timely fashion.
6. Update and maintain the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
7. Work with the centre’s Student & Academic Services team in the delivery of induction, orientation, and registration programmes.
8. Liaise with the Progression, Welfare, and Support team to support students in achieving their progression aims.
9. Contribute to student enrichment activities.
10. Engage in scholarly activity to ensure the delivery of modules is current.
11. Implement quality assurance procedures at module level and contribute to the annual monitoring and review of the programme to achieve high standards.
12. Fully use centre systems to log and monitor student attendance.
13. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student engagement.
14. Complete sponsor reports and academic reports for students.
15. Take up opportunities such as VLE development and peer observation activities.
16. Undertake teaching, learning, and assessment observations and associated staff development plans to assure standards within the subject area.
17. Any other duties as required from time to time by the Head of LSS and Centre Director.
18. Promote health, safety, and wellbeing of students and colleagues, holding personal accountability to avoid actions that could threaten health or safety.

1. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject area.
2. A Master’s qualification is desirable.
3. Candidates holding a PhD will be particularly welcomed.
4. Experience of teaching in UK higher or further education, preferably with a teaching qualification and experience working with international students.

Study Group is a leading international education provider dedicated to helping students worldwide, creating brighter futures and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we provide resources and guidance for student success. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensures the best educational services. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences using the most advanced digital tools.

Study Group upholds high standards in safeguarding, which is vital for providing the best student experience and outcomes. Successful applicants will undergo checks including Criminal Background Checks (country-specific), two references, ID and Right to Work checks, and Education Verification.

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We adopt a rolling recruitment process, reviewing applications as submitted. To avoid disappointment, please apply as soon as possible.