University of Kent international College is an embedded International College operated by Oxford International in partnership with Kent University. University of Kent international College provides integrated programmes at a college situated within the university campus. These programmes prepare international students for the next stage of their bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Kent University and contain modules to develop their English language and study skills.
Tutors deliver lessons that prepare students fully for their participation in their university programme. The lessons adopt an interactive, student-centred approach that makes full use of the latest technology to provide students with a varied, lively and purposeful experience.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
Teach English for Academic Purposes (EAP), pre-sessional English and/or Academic Study Skills to international students from a range of linguistic, educational and cultural backgrounds.
Remain sensitive to the expectations of different nationalities 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 classroom environment in which accepted rules of behaviour are consistently applied
Select, prepare and use teaching and learning materials appropriate for international students and contribute relevant materials to the to the tutors’ shared resource folders
May be required to undertake module leadership roles within the core EAP & Study Skills modules
Assess students throughout their EAP modules by regularly creating, providing and marking both formative and summative assessments
Provide detailed oral and written feedback to students and other stakeholders, for example, the Academic Manager (ESS), the Head of Administration and College 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)
Develop schemes of work and assessment materials
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
Adhere to both the University and University of Kent international College codes of conduct for staff
This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities. It may be subject to periodic revision to meet business requirements.
Person specification
Statutory Requirements
Appropriate DBS disclosure
Eligibility to work in and travel freely in the UK
Qualifications
Master’s degree in TEFL/TESOL/languages and/or Cambridge DELTA, Trinity DipTESOL
Qualification in TEAP
Experience And Knowledge
Significant English for Academic Purposes teaching experience preferably within a UK further or higher education context
Adept at the use of latest technological teaching aids
Experience of curriculum development and student assessment
Experience of Teaching in a university embedded college
Experience of teaching pre sessional courses
Personal Qualities
Empathy with international students and an understanding of their needs
Flexibility & adaptability
Excellent communication skills, oral & written
Commitment to the development of UK IC
Experience of teaching international students
Understanding of the higher education environment
High level IT skills
How To Apply
Applications should be made by sending a full CV with a 1-page supporting statement to [email protected] by 2nd August
For more information on Oxford International
Please visit our corporate site: https://www.oxfordinternationaleducationgroup.com/ Or, you can also visit our divisional websites: https://oidigitalinstitute.com/ & https://www.oxfordinternational.com/
Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service, as this job involves working with children. This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Oxford International is an equal-opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Higher Education
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