Job description
Contract type: Variable Hours (up to 8 hours) – Fixed Term
Location: Royal Holloway International Study Centre
Salary: up to £32.28 per hour
JOB OVERVIEW
Royal Holloway University International Study Centre is looking for a Psychology tutor to join the team. You will work with colleagues across the Centre to ensure the effective delivery of teaching programmes in line with our teaching, learning and assessment strategy, broader scholarship and aims for an outstanding student experience. You will also contribute directly to student support and to the development and implementation of innovative teaching practices across the Centre. As a tutor, you will contribute to the design, development and production of teaching and learning materials, and delivery of our Psychology module at Foundation (RQF Level 3) level. There may also be opportunities to teach on Foundation level project skills modules at the centre.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting primarily to the Head of STEM you will be responsible for the design, delivery, and development of our Psychology module.
Student learning experience
- Contribute to the design, delivery and development of modules offered by Royal Holloway University International Study Centre.
- Prepare and deliver teaching lectures, seminars, and tutorial sessions, with variable hours up to 25 hours per week.
- Write and prepare unit examinations and other forms of formative and summative assessment.
- Mark students’ formative and summative assessment submissions and provide timely feedback to students on their performance, including tutorials and writing regular student reports.
- Develop and update course material for modules and teaching sessions, including module material for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
- Work with the Centre’s administration team in the delivery of induction, orientation, and registration programmes.
- Notify and liaise with colleagues, where necessary, to ensure all students receive appropriate on-going welfare and progression support.
- Track students’ academic journey and identify and implement appropriate intervention strategies to support on-going learning.
- Act as a Personal Tutor for one or more groups of students.
Quality and standards assurance and enhancement
- Implement quality assurance procedures at module and teaching session level and contribute to the annual monitoring and review of courses.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of students’ attendance and performance.
- Attend and contribute to standardisation, moderation, and other quality assurance meetings.
Academic management and personal development
- Participate in regular meetings with teaching and support staff contributing to the effective overall management of the programme and student life cycle.
- Participate in the Centre and University governance structure, including attending all compulsory meetings.
- Maintain and submit accurate and timely records of teaching and other activities.
- Participate in regular training and development activities and maintain a log of these activities.
- Carry out any other duty as required from time to time by the Head STEM or Head of Curriculum and Progression.
ABOUT YOU
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field (current Master’s students with appropriate experience will also be considered) OR considerable relevant industry experience.
- Relevant Teaching Qualification or significant experience working with students (experience with international students is desirable).
- Fluent spoken and written English.
- Experience of teaching Psychology in the UK Higher or Further education sector or relevant industry experience that translates well to the classroom.
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.
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