Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes Tutor
Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes Tutor
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PreSessional English for Academic Purposes Tutor
Salary: Grade 7 20.37 p/h full time 35 hrs guaranteed per week
Contract Type: Casual engagement Full Time (Remote from within the UK OR on campus)
Start Dates
02/06/2025 10week course induction with teaching starting 09/06/2025 15/08/20115
30/06/2025 6week course induction with teaching starting 07/07/2025 15/08/2025
Our BALEAPaccredited presessional course (PSE) develops students language and study competence to enable them to perform well on their chosen degree programmes. PSE comprises four modules each between 4 and 6 weeks in length. The number of modules students are required to take is determined by the students language level.
We are seeking motivated independent individuals who can deliver highquality teaching online and can facilitate an excellent student experience on the programme. We provide a competitive salary comprehensive induction and professional development opportunities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach Academic English Research and Study Skills to international undergraduate and postgraduate students from a range of subject disciplines;
- Act as a personal tutor for students;
- Prepare students for a variety of formative and summative assessments with particular emphasis on the research and writing text practices and processes required at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;
- Show flexibility and creativity in teaching to ensure that student needs are met and course aims and outcomes are achieved;
- Demonstrate a keen interest in and awareness of the needs of international students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds;
- Maintain accurate records of work and attendance and attend weekly meetings/moderation sessions with course leaders to ensure quality standards are maintained;
- Mark grade and provide feedback on student work promptly;
- Use engage with and fully exploit the Universitys virtual learning environment (CANVAS) and other learning and teaching tools as required;
- Actively engage with continuous professional development opportunities (including observations).
While the amount of contact time and other teachingrelated activities will vary tutors can expect to work for a minimum of 35 hours per week of which 15 hours per week will be teaching and tutorials with the remainder comprising marking and feedback recordkeeping meetings and professional development.
This job description is not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post as directed by the Course Leader.
Please note we are not able to offer accommodation assistance.
We can only consider applications from tutors who already have eligibility to work in the UK and will be based in the UK for the duration of the programme. Please note that teachers are required to be available to the end of the course.
Further Information
Essential criteria
- A first degree in any field and one of the following combinations:
Cambridge DELTA / Trinity DipTESOL
Cambridge CELTA / Trinity CertTESOL and a Postgraduate Masters degree in any field
Cambridge CELTA / Trinity CertTESOL and significant presessional experience
- Competent in the use of relevant EduTech and IT packages
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- TEAP qualification and/or membership of relevant professional body (e.g. BALEAP)
- Familiarity with CANVAS or similar Virtual Learning Environment e.g. Moodle
- Experience of presessional teaching
How to Apply
Online interviews (30 mins) will be held in w/c 26th May.
Please apply via the HeriotWatt online recruitment system (1) Cover letter describing your interest and suitability for the post; (2) CV.
For informal queries please contact Judith Gorham at .
At HeriotWatt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team.
Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with wellbeing and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.
HeriotWattUniversity is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected trained promoted appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.
HeriotWattUniversity values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information please see our website also our awardwinning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers
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