Mechanical Engineering Tutor

Study Group

Liverpool, England, United KingdomTemporaryup to £38.27/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation

up to £38.27/hr

Location

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Schedule

Temporary

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Relevant Teaching QualificationBachelor's degree

Job overview

Study Group is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Tutor. The Mechanical Engineering Tutor will deliver high-quality teaching to international students on university preparation programs. This role involves developing and updating teaching materials, marking assessments, and acting as a Module Leader. The tutor will also implement enhancement activities, maintain student records, and promote the use of technology-enhanced learning.

Key focus areas include Deliver high quality teaching to groups of international students, Undertake marking and feedback provision on a formative and summative basis, and Act as a Module Leader in relevant subject areas.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Subject Area, Master's Degree In Subject Area, and Relevant Teaching Qualification. Important skills include Motivate Students, Deliver High Quality Teaching, Pastoral Functions, Working With International Students, Performance Driven, and Work Co-operatively. Preferred (not required): Assessment Design.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Motivate StudentsDeliver High Quality TeachingPastoral FunctionsWorking With International StudentsPerformance DrivenWork Co-OperativelyWork FlexiblyPatientCommitted to Providing Interesting and Effective Blended Learning ExperienceMarking and Feedback ProvisionCoordinating a Team of TutorsUpdating Module HandbooksPreparing Module Assessment Analysis and Review ReportsDetailed Schemes of WorkSet AssessmentsImplement Enhancement and Enrichment ActivitiesEnsure Student Punctuality, Attendance, and Appropriate BehaviourMaintain Accurate and Up to Date Records of Student Attendance and Assessment GradesMaintain Accurate Progression Risk Tracking and Student Performance DataPromote Use of Differentiation in the ClassroomPromote Creative Use of TELEnsure VLE Meets Provider and University StandardsContribute to Preparation of Mid and End of Term ReportsCreating and Updating Teaching MaterialsAttend and Contribute to Staff Meetings and Assessment BoardsKeep Up to Date With Developments in Academic Teaching and SkillsUse of E-Learning ResourcesWork in a Collegial FashionFoster Productive Relations With ISC and HEI ColleaguesContribute Towards Continuing Professional DevelopmentLead on Relevant CPD SessionsMechanical EngineeringVirtual Learning EnvironmentAssessment MarkingModeration ActivitiesAssessment Design

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Subject AreaRelevant Teaching Qualification2 Years Teaching Experience in Higher EducationExperience of Developing and Updating Teaching MaterialsExperience of Working With a Virtual Learning EnvironmentExperience in Assessment Marking and Moderation ActivitiesDoctorate-Level Qualification in Subject AreaExperience in Assessment Design

Full job description

Contract Type: Variable hour, Fixed Term (2 Years)

Location: Liverpool,Liverpool John Moores University International Study Centre (On-Site)

Salary: up to £38.27 per hour

Liverpool John Moores University International Study Centre are now recruiting a Mechanical Engineering tutor to join the existing teaching team. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching modules in Mechanical Engineering to students on university preparation programmes offered by the Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative tutor. The right candidate will have a natural ability to motivate students and deliver high quality teaching as well as carrying out relevant pastoral functions. You will enjoy working with international students, be performance driven and be able to work co-operatively and flexibly with other colleagues within the centre and across the network. We are looking for a patient tutor who is committed to providing an interesting and effective blended learning experience to our students.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Teaching and learning, student progress and delivery of lessons

To deliver high quality teaching to groups of international students
To undertake marking and feedback provision on a formative and summative basis, whilst complying with quality standards and processes.
To act as a Module Leader in relevant subject areas to include coordinating a team of tutors, updating module handbooks, preparing module assessment analysis and review reports and detailed schemes of work (indicative).
To deliver schemes of work effectively, to set assessments and mark these in a timely manner.
To teach up to a maximum of 20 hours per week (teaching contact time) across several different modules on the engineering pathways.
To implement enhancement and enrichment activities across the curriculum (both inside and outside of classroom).
To ensure student punctuality, attendance, and appropriate behaviour in class/teaching rooms.
To maintain accurate and up to date records of student attendance and assessment grades.
To maintain accurate progression risk tracking and student performance data.
To make every effort to secure the best performance from each student at their level both during their course and in final exams and assessments.
To actively promote the use of differentiation in the classroom.
To actively promote the creative use of TEL (technology enhanced learning) and ensure the VLE (virtual learning environment) meets provider and university standards for the modules you teach.
To contribute to the preparation of mid and end of term reports on and for students.
To be responsible for creating and updating teaching materials.
To undertake projects as directed by the Head of Curriculum and Quality.
Provide cover where necessary.

General

To attend and contribute to staff meetings and assessment boards, where necessary.
To keep up to date with developments in academic teaching and skills including the use of e- learning resources.
To work in a collegial fashion and foster productive relations with ISC and HEI colleagues
To contribute towards continuing professional development and lead on relevant CPD sessions
To carry out any other duties as required by the Head of Subject.

ABOUT YOU

Bachelor’s degree in subject area.
Master’s degree in subject area.
Doctorate-level (i.e. PhD) qualification in subject area (desirable).
Relevant teaching qualification.At least 2 years teaching experience in higher education (ideally to international students).
Experience of developing and updating teaching materials as well as experience of working with a Virtual Learning Environment.
Experience in assessment marking and moderation activities.
Experience in assessment design (desirable).

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. We are a trusted international educator to students and more than 50 university partners globally. We deliver high-quality international education solutions that drive success for our partners and students. We are able to 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.

ORGANISATION COMPLIANCE

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. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other factor. We believe that the best person for the job should be selected based on skills and experience alone. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely. Please see our Privacy Policy (https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com/95d47d95-36b6-00af-a24c-b886ecdfc4a2/754b8731-45a7-4007-90fc-06f8c1c37890/Candidates\_Privacy\_Notice.pdf) .

We adopt a rolling recruitment process meaning that we review applications as they are submitted. To avoid disappointment, please ensure that you apply ASAP.

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