Computer Science Tutor - Bradford, United Kingdom - Oxford International Education Group

Oxford International Education Group

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Bradford, United Kingdom

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Description

Computer Science Tutor

Location:
Bradford

Working hours:
Full time (40 hours a week with up to 20 contact hours a week in term time)

Start Date:
Mid-February 2024

Salary:
£31,350 per annum

Job purpose

The University of Bradford International College (UBIC) is a partnership between the University of Bradford and Oxford International Education Group.

We welcomed our first cohort of students in 2021 and expect to see over 500 students on course this academic year with a significant intake in January 2024.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing college and to help shape the project as we continue our expansion over the next 12 months.

We are currently looking for an experienced and enthusiastic
Computer Science Tutor to join our teaching team
on a full-time basis (fixed-term, seven months).

Your role will be to teach and assess the performance of international students preparing for undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses at the University of Bradford.

You will support the students both inside and outside the classroom using a range of teaching materials, techniques and resources.

Taught modules include Introduction to Computer Science (Level 3), Fundamentals of Programming (Level 4) and Systems Integration (Level 6).

Located within the University of Bradford's city-centre campus, UBIC offers a wide range of courses to international students, all of which, upon successful completion, allow progression to degree programmes at the University.

We have a diverse community of students, and we are committed to providing them all with a high-quality learning experience and positive outcomes.

Delivering on this promise is a Team effort involving every member of staff.

Main duties and responsibilities

Plan and deliver high quality teaching on relevant course modules to international students from a range of linguistic, educational and cultural backgrounds.
Help students understand and adjust to the demands of study in UK Higher Education and become more independent learners.
Provide academic support for student as both a Subject Tutor and Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) and demonstrate a willingness to offer help and advice outside class hours.
Create and maintain a positive and purposeful classroom environment in which accepted rules of behaviour are consistently applied.
Select, develop and use relevant, effective and engaging teaching materials that meet the needs of international students from different backgrounds.
Ensure students have access to a range of relevant learning materials by populating the VLE (Canvas) pages with core content and links to additional study resources.
Assess students as required, providing useful and timely feedback on formative and summative assessment work and meeting College deadlines for the submission of marks.
Work with the Head of Department and teaching colleagues to develop new teaching and assessment material and provide feedback on existing module content.
Ensure attendance and academic records are complete and uptodate and that any concerns are reported to the Academic or Programme Management Teams in a timely manner.
Attend and contribute to College meetings and training sessions as required.
Act as an ambassador for Oxford International Education Group and the university pathways programme.
Adhere to University of Bradford and UBIC policies & codes of conduct for staff.

Person specification

Statutory requirements

Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Qualifications

A first university degree in computing/informatics or computer science.
A recognised EFL/EAP teaching qualification
Relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g., MEng)
PGCE (with QTS)

Experience and Knowledge

Substantial relevant teaching experience in UK further or higher education
Experience of teaching international students
Experience of teaching using a range of effective strategies and classroom approaches.
Experience of teaching on a university pathways programme.
Experience of teaching relevant courses at Level 3

Personal Qualities

Ability to relate to international students and understand their needs.
Flexibility and adaptability
Excellent communication skills oral and written
Understanding of the UK HE context

Other Requirements

A commitment to working collaboratively with teaching and nonteaching colleagues.
A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Confident user of classroom ICT and O365 tools.
Experience of using a Virtual Learning Environment and/or teaching online

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 jo