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We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Life Sciences tutor (Chemistry) with excellent digital skills to join our teaching team. Your role will involve the teaching and assessment of international students to support strong academic achievement and progression outcomes. You will support learners in all aspects of their educational studies using both pre-prepared materials and innovation within your teaching as well as utilising a wide range of e-learning opportunities where appropriate.
Job Responsibility:
Plan and deliver Chemistry modules to international pathway students from a range of linguistic, educational and cultural backgrounds
Remain sensitive to the expectations of students from different cultural and national backgrounds 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 environment in which accepted rules of behaviour are consistently applied
Select, prepare, develop and use teaching and learning materials appropriate for international students
Assess students throughout their modules of study, regularly creating, providing and marking both formative and summative evaluations
Provide detailed oral and written feedback to students and other stakeholders, for example, the College Manager and Director, as required
Carry out administrative and record-keeping tasks associated with teaching and assessment (e.g. accurate attendance records, student progress reports, schemes of work, test invigilation)
Assist with the development of module templates, 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 Oxford International pathway programmes
Requirements:
Appropriate PVG disclosure
Undergo an Enhanced DBS disclosure check or overseas equivalent
A first university degree in a relevant subject
A recognised teaching qualification or HE teaching experience
Significant relevant teaching experience in UK further or higher education
Experience of teaching using a range of effective strategies and classroom approaches
Empathy with international students and an understanding of their needs
Flexibility & adaptability
Excellent communication skills, oral & written
Commitment to the professional learning community at the College
Understanding of the higher education environment
High level IT skills
Nice to have:
MA in a relevant subject
PGCE (with QTS)
Experience of teaching on a university pathways programme