International Student Support Tutor Greenwich, England
Job description
Are you a strong communicator who loves teaching? Do you have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working across teams to ensure that our international students enjoy the best learning experience?
The role
The Faculty of Education Health & Human Sciences are looking for a Tutor to join our dedicated lecturers by supporting students through their transition to learning in the UK. You will provide group, 1-2-1 and large teaching sessions covering academic writing, study skills and how to develop a critical mind and this will contribute to improving the results of all international students.
Your profile
We are looking for candidates with a proven teaching ability, with a teaching qualification.
You will be confident in supporting international students as they transition from their home country to undertake education at the University of Greenwich at undergraduate and post graduate level.
You will have a can-do attitude and be flexible to meet the needs of the students, working with other student support services within the University and advocate for the student experience at meetings with the Senior tutor and faculty senior staff. You should be expected to contribute in our strategy to support a diverse educational experience by helping us decolonise the assessment process.
We are keen to hear from you and would be interested in what you can bring to a university that is student focused to make their experience truly world leading.
For further information and to discuss this opportunity please contact Prof Brian Boag (Deputy Dean) or Hilary Orpin (Associate Dean - Student Success) via [email protected] to make a telephone appointment.
Should you have any recruitment related queries please contact the People Directorate Operations Team on [email protected]
Further details of the fantastic benefits and what we offer can be found here: Our benefits - what we offer | Jobs and careers | University of Greenwich and information on the university’s working principles: Working Principles and Guidelines | Documents | University of Greenwich
To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements. Current Vacancies - Jobs at Greenwich
Employment Visa: Under the UK Government Points Based System scheme this role does meet the criteria to be sponsored for a Skilled Worker Route application.
We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching and research, through our values.
Academic Career Pathways
We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from [protected characteristic(s)], who are currently under-represented within the University of Greenwich at these levels/within these areas.
We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion.
We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.
We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.
