Sessional Tutor (Life Sciences)

Sessional Tutor (Life Sciences)

Reference number: JR243541

Location: Colchester, Essex

Working pattern: Part-Time 

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, Until July 2025

Number of roles: 1

Salary: £37.09 Per Hour

We are looking for a Sessional Tutor (Life Sciences) to join our team. 

As a Sessional Tutor at The University of Essex International College, you will provide stimulating, effective teaching to international students preparing to study in undergraduate programmes with the University of Essex.

We are looking for individuals with experience of teaching in one or more of the following areas for between 3-18 hours a week (depending on experience and availability) on a fixed-term contract:

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Transferrable Skills in Life Sciences

• General and Organic Chemistry

• Inorganic and Physical Chemistry

Please note that this is not an online role, and candidates must be able to travel to the University of Essex campus in Colchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Tutor or Teacher, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader. 

A detailed job description can be viewed here.  If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/39yet26s.

What you’ll bring to the role 
 

You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with international students, be student-focused, be open to change and development, and be committed to ensuring our students’ success. You will need:

• Experience of teaching to post 16 students (a teaching qualification would be an advantage)

• The ability to plan, deliver and review a range of learning activities that guide and support students to achieve and flourish

• The ability to develop and update innovative teaching material that engages all students

• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a range of different teams in order to continually improve the student experience

• Flexibility and willingness to work under pressure to deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• A strong commitment to continuous professional development and a proven track record of using this to enhance the student experience

• Demonstrable experience of using technology to inform teaching practice and a willingness to embrace innovations

• A Post Graduate qualification but strong first degree or relevant professional experience will be considered

• If teaching English language, then a DELTA or equivalent qualification. Those with CELTA plus relevant experience will also be considered.

What we do 

 
UEIC has been set up in partnership with the University of Essex to provide new routes for international students wishing to study degrees at the University. The University of Essex is one of the most international universities in Britain and is also known for its bold approach to teaching, research and innovation. Located in the historic Constable Building on the University’s Colchester campus, the college delivers undergraduate Foundation, International Year One, Pre-Master’s and Pre-Sessional English programmes and a range of other support and extracurricular services. 

Kaplan International Pathways, a division of Kaplan Inc., offers international students a wide range of flexible study options - from University preparation programmes in the UK, Australia, USA and Japan through to full degree programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Through our academic partnerships with leading universities, our expertise in student recruitment, our exceptional teaching and a real focus on customer service and pastoral care, each year we are proud to welcome thousands of students from more than 100 countries through the doors of our colleges.  

In the UK, we operate 9 campus-based colleges in partnership with Bournemouth University, University of Glasgow, University of Liverpool, Nottingham Trent University, University of Nottingham, University of Brighton, University of Essex, University of York and University of West of England, Bristol and an off-campus college in London offering pathways to 7 leading well-ranked UK universities. 

How to apply 

 
To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 29th November 2024. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.  

Additional Application Information 

Kaplan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

This role involves working with learners who are under 18 years old and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with our background-checking policy. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including children’s barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. In addition to the DBS check, for roles that include teaching or coaching, a Prohibition from Teaching Check will be completed through the Teaching Regulation Agency. Please be aware that it is an offense to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Application Support  

If you require support completing the application or wish to talk to someone about the role, please email the Recruitment Team recruit.request@kaplan.com.

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments 

At Kaplan International Pathways, we're dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive global workforce. As equal opportunity employers, we ensure fair treatment for all employees, safeguarding them from discrimination based on protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act 2010, and beyond. 

We actively welcome individuals from varied backgrounds to apply for roles within our organisation, appreciating the distinct viewpoints and contributions they offer. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, people with visible and hidden disabilities, and individuals of any age or family status. 

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme.  Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview. 

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