Academic Skills Sessional Tutor - Bournemouth, United Kingdom - Kaplan International

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Academic Skills Sessional Tutor

Bournemouth University International College

Fixed term contract March - August 2023


We are looking to a recruit an Academic Skills Sessional Tutor at Bournemouth University International College to ensure the effective delivery and continued development of the College's Academic Skills related modules.


Established in 2013 and operated in partnership with Bournemouth University (BU), the college offers programmes designed to prepare international students for entry to BU.

The College building is placed in Bournemouth (Lansdowne), and co-located with student residence and restaurant on BU's Lansdowne campus.


Main responsibilities and functions
As Academic Skills Sessional Tutor, you will report to the Academic Leader (Business, Media Tourism).


The primary role of the post holder is to support Academic Leader (Business, Media Tourism) with their duties as well as design and deliver highly effective modules in Academic Skills-related disciplines to international students on programmes offered by the college.


Responsibilities will cover these areas:


  • Assisting with the development and evaluation of relevant modules
  • Coordinating a designated number of modules which will include creating and updating module handbooks and updating modulerelated information on the VLE, Share Point and on line.
  • Preparing module examinations and other forms of formative and summative assessment, marking and providing feedback to students
  • Ensuring that Academic Standards and Quality Assurance are maintained in the development, provision, delivery and assessment of all modules
  • Assisting with the development and maintenance of the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
  • Maintaining an accurate and uptodate record of student attendance and performance
  • Reporting on student performance
  • Assisting with the production of reports for students studying relevant modules
  • Providing academic learning support to students through the tutorial system
  • Participating in regular meetings with teaching and support staff and representing the college at appropriate events and meetings
  • Supporting the Academic Leader (Business, Media Tourism) in the planning, organising and provision of PE and PSE programmes and assessments
  • Any other duties as required by the College Director, Director of Studies or Programme Leader

About You- A DELTA qualification and a minimum of 2 years' experience in teaching English as a foreign language or a CELTA qualification and more extensive experience of teaching international students

  • A demonstrable understanding of the particular needs of international students
  • Competent IT skills (Microsoft Office etc.)
  • Strong recordkeeping skills
  • The ability to design and develop teaching and assessment materials in the context of the wider curriculum
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Flexibility and a willingness to work to deadlines under pressure
  • Enthusiasm and motivation to be a performancedriven team player

The following attributes are also desirable:

  • A Master's degree
  • An understanding of UK further and higher education
  • Experience of quality assurance in an educational context
  • Experience of working with a Virtual Learning Environment


Please note that all gaps in CVs will be investigated and that reference requests will ask specifically whether there is any reason that you should not be engaged in situations where you have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18.


Benefits

  • 28 days annual leave
  • Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
  • 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
  • Company pension contributions
  • Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
  • Medicash Health Cash Plan
  • Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

Application Method and Closing Date


If you have suitable experience and are excited by the opportunity of working with a strong group of professionals in a growing organisation,
please send your CV along with a cover letter outlining your interest in this post and highlighting why you believe you are suitable for this role.



Closing Date: 7th April 2023.
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Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK._****_


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