What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biology Tutor position at Study Group?
Contract type: Variable Hours (10 hours per week) – Fixed Term (14/12/2023)
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen International Study Centre
Salary: up to £ 34.49 per hour
JOB OVERVIEW
The Aberdeen International Study Centre (ISC) is located on the University of Aberdeen campus and offers a culture that prioritizes enhancing learning, teaching, and assessment through a developmental approach. This environment offers opportunities for autonomy, innovation, and personal growth.
As a teacher, you will be responsible for instructing on our Undergraduate Foundation Programme, International Year 2 and/or Pre-Masters Programmes. It is essential that you have the ability to teach a variety of Biology-related subjects/modules. You will have a significant role in developing teaching materials and formative assessments. Additionally, you will facilitate student-centred, engaging, and innovative learning to enable students to attain the level required for progression into university. As part of this role, you will undertake the marking and feedback of formative and summative assessments.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Contribute to the delivery and development of modules and teaching sessions offered by the Aberdeen ISC
- Prepare and deliver teaching seminars and tutorial sessions.
- Prepare module tests and other forms of formative and summative assessments.
- Mark students’ formative and summative assessment submissions and provide timely feedback to students on their performance, including writing regular student reports and tutorials.
- Develop and update course material for modules and teaching sessions, including module material for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
- Work with the Centre’s Student Experience team in the delivery of induction, orientation, and registration programmes.
- Notify and liaise with colleagues where necessary to ensure all students receive appropriate ongoing welfare and progression support.
- Implement quality assurance procedures at module and teaching session levels and contribute to the annual monitoring and review of courses.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance and performance.
ABOUT YOU
- A bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject area or similar subject (Essential)
- Teaching qualification (Desirable)
- Masters in a related discipline (Essential for Pre-Masters Programme)
- Experience teaching in UK higher, further education or sixth form (Essential)
- Experience in working with international students (Desirable)
ABOUT US
Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we can provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available.
ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE
Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country-specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other factor. We believe that the best person for the job should be selected based on skills and experience alone. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely. Please see our Privacy Policy.
We adopt a rolling recruitment process meaning that we review applications as they are submitted. To avoid disappointment, please ensure that you apply asap.
Salary : $34 - $34