Psychology Tutor - Dundee, United Kingdom - Oxford International Education Group

Oxford International Education Group
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Psychology Tutor

Oxford International Education Group - International College Dundee

Dates: 18th December

Salary:
£35 per contact hour

Working hours: 5-10 hours per week

Job purpose


Teachers deliver lessons that prepare students for active and effective participation in their Master's programme or the second year of their undergraduate degree.

The lessons adopt an interactive, student-centered approach that makes full use of the latest technology to provide students with a varied, lively and purposeful experience.


Main duties and responsibilities

  • Deliver Psychology modules to international 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 classroom environment in which accepted rules of behaviour are consistently applied
  • Select, prepare and use teaching and learning materials appropriate for international students and contribute relevant materials to the tutors' shared resource folder
  • Assess students throughout their modules, regularly creating, providing and marking both formative and summative assessments
  • Provide detailed oral and written feedback to students and other stakeholders, for example, the Head of English, the Administration Manager, and College 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)Lead on the development of 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 International College Dundee programmes
  • Adhere to both the University of Dundee and ICD codes of conduct for staff

Person specification

Statutory requirements

  • Eligibility to live and work in the UK
  • Undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Qualifications

  • A relevant Master's degree or above in Psychology
  • PGCE, PGDipHE or equivalent
  • An English language teaching qualification (CELTA or equivalent)

Experience and knowledge

  • Relevant teaching & assessing experience, preferably within a UK further or higher education context.
  • Recent experience of teaching in a university embedded international college

Personal qualities

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

How to apply

  • 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:
Fixed term contract


Salary:
£35.00 per hour


Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 16/11/2023

Expected start date: 18/12/2023
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