Eap Tutor - Canterbury, United Kingdom - Oxford International Education Group

Oxford International Education Group

Verified Company

Canterbury, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

EAP Tutor

Location:
Canterbury

Starting Date:
ASAP

Salary:
£32 - £35 per hour

Job purpose

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and motivated EAP tutor with excellent digital skills to inspire and support students to succeed in their learning including supporting attendance.

Your role will involve the teaching and assessing of international students and support learners in all aspects of their educational studies using both pre-prepared materials and innovation within your teaching as well as utilising a wide range of e-learning opportunities where appropriate.

Main duties and responsibilities

Plan and deliver EAP curriculum to international preuniversity students from a range of linguistic, educational and cultural backgrounds
Remain sensitive to the expectations of different nationalities whilst encouraging an open and questioning approach to learning that leads students to become independent learners
Provide academic support for students, as appropriate, through consultations and tutorials, demonstrating a willingness to offer extra advice outside normal class hours
Develop and maintain an encouraging environment in which accepted rules of behaviour are consistently applied
Select, prepare, develop and use teaching and learning materials appropriate for international students
Assess students throughout their modules, regularly creating, providing and marking both formative and summative evaluations
Provide detailed oral and written feedback to students and other stakeholders, for example, the College Manager and Director, as required
Carry out administrative and recordkeeping tasks associated with teaching and assessment (e.g. accurate attendance records, student progress reports, schemes of work, test invigilation)
Assist the development of module templates, schemes of work, assessment materials & Handbooks
Populate the VLE (Blackboard) with relevant materials for students to access
Attend and contribute to college meetings and training sessions as required
Act as a positive ambassador for Oxford International pathway programmes
Adhere to both the UoK and UKIC policies & codes of conduct for staff

Person specification

Statutory requirements

Appropriate DBS disclosure
Eligibility to work in and travel freely in the UK

Qualifications

A recognised teaching qualification
PGCE (With QTS)

Experience and Knowledge

Significant relevant teaching experience in UK further or higher education
Experience of teaching using a range of effective strategies and classroom approaches.
Experience of teaching on a university pathways programme.
Experience of teaching international students

Personal Qualities

Empathy with international students and an understanding of their needs
Flexibility & adaptability
Excellent communication skills, oral & written
Commitment to the development of UK IC
Experience of teaching international students
Understanding of the higher education environment
High level IT skills

How to apply

For more information on Oxford International

Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service, as this job involves working with children. This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974._
Oxford International is an equalopportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status._

Job Type:
Zero hours contract

Schedule: