Maths and Stats Tutor

An excellent opportunity has come up for a Maths and Stats Tutor to join the Study Group team at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre. The right candidate should be an energetic, committed, and passionate tutor, with exceptional communication skills and a true passion for providing transformational learning experiences.

Study Group is a global leader in providing a transformational learning experience for international students and helping them on their way to academic success and rewarding careers. Above all, providing a fantastic learning experience to our students is at the heart of what we do, so if you are passionate, dedicated, and interested in embarking in a truly fulfilling position, then you’ve come to the right place.

The purpose of the role is to deliver highly effective modules at both Foundation Year (Pre Undergraduate) and Graduate Diploma (Pre Masters) level, in the Centre.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Centre, your duties will be the following:

• Delivering modules (through teaching) to international students studying on programmes offered by the Centre and assisting with the development of modules
• Work with permanent staff to aid in the preparation of module examinations and other forms of formative and summative assessment, marking, moderating and providing feedback to students, including re-sit examinations
• Delivering high quality teaching and facilitation of high quality learning through production of schemes of work and lesson plans lessons in keeping with module learning outcomes, and by guiding and supporting learners
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of the Centre’s virtual learning environment (VLE); facilitating student access to same
• Keeping up-to-date with eLearning tools available for your subject
• Developing your teaching practice through participation in CPD events/ courses and by reflecting critically on your teaching practice and materials
• 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 and or pastoral care to a group of students
• Participating in regular meetings with teaching and support staff.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications and Training

You will have experience of, or a commitment to, working with international students and have:

• A recognised teacher status qualification and/or
• A Master’s degree in a related subject area
• Fluent spoken and written English

Experience Required

• Teaching experience in Maths and Stats within an either FE or UK higher education context; preferably experience of working with international students’

Knowledge and Skills

• Competence in teaching and administrative IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, etc.)
• Competent in using VLE/ eLearning resources
• 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

Organisational Compliance

Study Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students, and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers, an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and overseas criminal records if appropriate.

Application deadline 12pm Friday 25th August