English Language Tutor - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job reference

23REQ0002755

Date posted

24/01/2024

Application closing date

13/02/2024

Location

Cyncoed Campus

Salary

Grade 6, £38,205 - £42,978 per annum pro rata

Package

Fixed term until 15th September 2024. Days required 6.5hrs on Tuesdays; 6hrs on Fridays. The balance 6hrs to be discussed at interview.

Contractual hours

18.5

Basis

Part Time

Job category/type

Admin/Managerial

Job description

The opportunity

The English Language Training Centre (ELTC) provides English language and study skills teaching to international students, preparing them for progression in Cardiff Metropolitan University and other UK HEIs.

We are looking for a part time tutor (0.5fte) on a fixed term contract to 15 September 2024 to support the varied work in the Centre.

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience.

You will be comfortable with face-to-face and online delivery in virtual classrooms.

What we are looking for

Awareness of cultural issues facing international students studying in the UK.
Knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues.
Familiarity with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and IELTS standards and requirements.
Knowledge of the study conventions of higher education in the UK.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organisational and time management skills, a high level of attention to detail and initiative.
The ability to work well as an individual or part of a team.
The ability to adhere to internal and external regulations in terms of Quality Assurance and requirements of external agencies.
Experience of working with people whose first language is not English.
Teaching experience including the preparation and delivery of high quality teaching materials, teaching classes of varying sizes and levels, demonstrating differentiate learning and teaching methods face to face and online.
Flexibility and the ability to work crosssite.
Educated to degree standard or equivalent.
Qualification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language or relevant experience.
Committed to Continued Professional Development.

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

In 2020, the University was named The Sunday Times 'Welsh University of the Year 2021'; in 2021 it became the Times Higher Education 'UK and Ireland University of the Year 2022'; and in 2022 it was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League.

Tutors can be asked to deliver on any of our courses, and delivery can include online lessons as well as face to face on campus delivery.

Further information about the Centre can be found through this link to the ELTC webpages.

The Centre is committed to staff development in order to meet the needs of our students and our own personal and professional development.

In addition, the University offers highly competitive terms and conditions including:

Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro rata if part time).
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
Flexible and remote working opportunities.
Excellent family friendly policies.
Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership, plus subsidised physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage.
Access to all library facilities.
Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

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