Psychology Tutor
Posted 1 hour 8 minutes ago by Study Group UK Ltd
Permanent
Part Time
Academic Jobs
County Durham, Stockton-on-tees, United Kingdom, TS160
Job Description
Contract Type: Variable Hours, Fixed Term for 1 yearLocation: Durham International Study Centre, Stockton-on-Tees (On-Site)Salary: up to £33.57/hourThe purpose of the role is to deliver highly effective modules at International Foundation Year (Pre Undergraduate, level 3 and Pre masters, level 6), in the Centre. We are looking for candidates with a range of experience in delivering Psychology teaching.ABOUT THE ROLE 
- Delivering modules (face-to-face) to international students studying on programmes offered by the Centre and assisting with the development of modules.
- Developing modules from module specifications. This will include schemes of learning along with appropriate development of learning resources.
- Preparing module examinations and other forms of formative and summative assessment, marking and providing feedback to students.
- Assisting with the development and maintenance of the Centre's virtual learning environment (VLE). Facilitating student access to same.
- Providing input for related modules to the annual review and reporting process.
- Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date record of student attendance and performance.
- Providing, when/if required, academic learning support to a small number of students.
- Participating in regular meetings with teaching and support staff.
- Supporting various student engagement activities around the ISC.
- Attending lectures given by Durham University to support student progression.
- Arranging and supporting visits to places of interest linked to subject.
- A recognised teaching qualification (desirable)
- A Master's degree or equivalent in a related subject area
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Teaching experience delivering Psychology programmes within a Further Education or Higher Education context
- Experience of working with international students face to face (Desirable)
- Competence in teaching and administrative IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, etc)
- A student-centred approach
- Strong record-keeping skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexibility
- Ability to work under pressure to deadlines
- Strong sense of teamwork