English Language and Academic Skills Sessional Tutor

Sessional Tutor: English Language and Academic Skills

Location: University of Brighton International College

Salary: Study and Academic Skills Teaching £32.92 per hour; English Language Modules £32.92 per hour; Learning Support, Tutorials and Meetings £18.76 per hour

We are recruiting an experienced English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Tutor to teach English Language and Academic Skills to international students in a Pathways College

About Kaplan International Pathways

Kaplan International Pathways, a division of Kaplan Inc., offers international students a wide range of flexible study options - from University preparation programmes in the UK, Australia, USA and Japan through to full degree programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Through our academic partnerships with leading universities, our expertise in student recruitment, our exceptional teaching and a real focus on customer service and pastoral care, each year we are proud to welcome thousands of students from more than 100 countries through the doors of our colleges.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced teacher who is able to take on both language and academic skills classes with international students of various abilities. You will be preparing students for an English language examination based on the four skills and working with students practising Academic Skills for written and spoken assessments.

The English Language and Academic Skills team support our subject teams in the college. Our students are preparing for a wide variety of programmes in the University of Brighton at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Reporting to the Academic Leader, you will be working with module coordinators in the planning, preparation, delivery and marking of language and skills modules, the role includes:

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  Delivering lessons and other learning activities that engage and inspire students to achieve and learn effectively
• Creating and updating active learning and assessment content, and sharing these across the Kaplan International Pathways network
• Embedding appropriate digital technologies in learning and assessment methods to add value, create efficiency and improve engagement
• Working with colleagues to ensure consistency of delivery of content and assessment processes and sharing these across the Kaplan International Pathways network
• Contributing subject expertise where required for content and assessments across a range of modules
• Supporting students to develop their e-portfolio
• Developing and implementing a range of innovative teaching methods that engage and meet the needs of all students
• Devising and delivering a range of enrichment and enhancement activities that raise students’ aspirations and achievements using relevant industry and academic networks
• Developing and implementing module examinations and other forms of assessment, marking, providing feedback to students and moderation and standardisation
• Supporting the use of digital technologies in learning activities and develop your own competencies through personal and professional development;
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of the College Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance and performance and use these to inform reports to stakeholders
• Participating in regular meetings with teaching and support staff and represent the College at appropriate events and meetings
• Acting as a Learning Advisor including reviewing students’ progress, checking on VLE engagement, monitoring welfare and offering support/intervention where required
• Participating in all relevant administration and organisational tasks; registering student attendance; fulfilling any other duties as designated by the College Management
• Other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by your manager

To help you succeed in your role, we will train you in our products and services so that you understand the broader context of your role and we will work with you to determine what additional training you will need to do your job better and develop professionally. Lastly, we will work hard to ensure that you are supported and guided so that you enjoy your job and achieve your potential.

About you

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  Experience of teaching English for Academic Purposes and Academic Skills to International Students Foundation level and above
• A CELTA or equivalent, but preferably DELTA and/or MA in Linguistics or related. Other qualifications such as PGCE would be an advantage.
• The ability to plan, deliver and review a range of learning activities that guide and support students to achieve and flourish
• The ability to develop and update innovative teaching material that engages all students
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a range of different teams in order to continually improve the student experience
• Flexibility and willingness to work under pressure to deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• A strong commitment to continuous professional development and a proven track record of using this to enhance the student experience
• Demonstrable experience of using technology to inform teaching practice and a willingness to embrace innovations

What we can offer

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  A varied role in an experienced team
• A supportive environment in which to grow and develop
• Dynamic, international environment
• Career development and training

Closing date: Friday 24th February 2023

We will be interviewing in the week commencing Monday 27th February 2023

At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If as a disabled applicant (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) you would like to request that your application is considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) please let us know using this form

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.