Academic English Tutor
Company: GEDU Global Education.Department: Academic/Bath Spa University (BSU), University of Suffolk (UoS), Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), Oxford Brooks University (OBU) and/or Pearson partnerships.Location: Manchester (On‑Site).Salary: £51,000.Contract: Full‑Time, Permanent (40 hours per week).
Our Vision
Changing lives through education.
The role
We are currently seeking a full‑time Study Skills Lecturer who will work in close collaboration with subject lecturers to develop and teach study skills within the curriculum across a range of higher education programmes, from Foundation to Masters’ level, as part of our BSU, UoS and OBU partnerships. This includes improving English language and numeracy, organisational and presentation skills, digital literacy, basic IT skills, reading, writing and higher‑order research skills. Due to our delivery model, flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and weekends is required.
Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing and documenting bespoke courses, digital resources, workshop plans and individual schemes of work to develop study skills in the curricula.
- Delivering, evaluating and enhancing teaching to improve the quality of learning and the overall student experience in accordance with the GBS Learning and Teaching strategy.
- Providing feedback on individual and class progress in academic writing and other relevant study skills.
- Conducting tutorial consultations with students, offering constructive individual comments, explaining assessment criteria gaps and suggesting improvement strategies.
- Recording appointment details for statistical, evaluation and quality purposes and referring students to other services as appropriate.
- Engaging with the VLE and research resources to facilitate students’ learning through online resources and activities.
- Contributing to GBS quality assurance systems and processes.
About You
- Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable).
- Have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area.
- Have a proven track record of teaching adult learners from diverse backgrounds on HE programmes.
- Have experience of providing individual and group study skills support in response to identified learning needs.
- Be willing to lead a specific area of literacy development, such as reading, writing, critical thinking, numeracy, digital skills, research skills (quantitative or qualitative), project and dissertation support, or peer‑assisted learning.
- Demonstrate a high level of digital literacy and advanced communication skills.
Desirable
- Expertise in digital educational resources development, course design and curriculum development.
- DELTA qualification.
- A Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enroll in a teaching programme during probation and complete within three years), or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or international equivalent).
What We Offer
- 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.
- 1 day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Tuition reimbursement for career development courses.
- Flexible benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and more.
- Perks@Work discounts, wellbeing centre and more.
- Reward and recognition programme.
- £500 employee referral award.
- Discretionary annual performance bonus.
EEO Statement
GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
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