Contract type: Variable Hours (up to 25 hours per week) - Permanent

Location: Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University International Study Centre

Salary: £34.49 per hour

Liverpool John Moores University International Study Centre is now recruiting a Computing tutor to join the existing teaching team. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching modules in Computing to students on university preparation programmes offered by the Centre.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative tutor. The right candidate will have a natural ability to motivate students and deliver high-quality teaching as well as carry out relevant pastoral functions. You will enjoy working with international students, be performance driven and be able to work co-operatively and flexibly with other colleagues within the centre and across the network. We are looking for a patient tutor who is committed to providing an interesting and effective blended learning experience to our students.

ABOUT THE ROLE
*To deliver high-quality teaching to groups of international students
*To undertake marking and feedback provision on a formative and summative basis, whilst complying with quality standards and processes.
*To act as a Module Leader in relevant subject areas including coordinating a team of tutors, updating module handbooks, preparing module assessment analysis and review reports and detailed schemes of work (indicative).
*To deliver schemes of work effectively, to set assessments and mark these in a timely manner.
*To teach up to a maximum of 20 hours per week (teaching contact time).
*To implement enhancement and enrichment activities across the curriculum (both inside and outside of the classroom).
*To act as a personal/group tutor to provide academic and pastoral support to students.
*To ensure student punctuality, attendance, and appropriate behaviour in class/teaching rooms.
*To maintain accurate and up to date records of student attendance and assessment grades.
*To maintain accurate progression risk tracking and student performance data.
*To make every effort to secure the best performance from each student at their level both during their course and in final exams and assessments.
*To actively promote the use of differentiation in the classroom.
*To actively promote the creative use of TEL (technology-enhanced learning) and ensure the VLE (virtual learning environment) meets provider and university standards for the modules you teach.
*To contribute to the preparation of mid and end-of-term student reports.
*To be responsible for creating and updating teaching materials.
*To undertake projects as directed by the Head of Curriculum and Quality.
*Provide cover where necessary.
*To attend and contribute to staff meetings and assessment boards, where necessary.
*To keep up to date with developments in academic teaching and skills including the use of e- learning resources.
*To work in a collegial fashion and foster productive relations with ISC and HEI colleagues.
*To contribute towards continuing professional development and lead relevant CPD sessions.
*To carry out any other duties as required by the Head of Curriculum and Quality and/or Head of Centre.
ABOUT YOU
*Bachelor’s degree in subject area.
*Masters and/or PhD in subject area (desirable).
*Relevant teaching qualification.
*At least 2 years teaching experience in further or/and higher education (ideally to international students on university preparation courses at foundation level).
*Experience of developing and updating teaching materials, and experience of working with a Virtual Learning Environment.
*Experience in assessment marking and moderation activities (desirable).
*Experience in assessment design (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
We adopt a rolling recruitment process meaning that we review applications as they are submitted. To avoid disappointment, please ensure that you apply ASAP.