Lecturer in Study Skills (personal tutor 1:1 and small groups)
QA Higher Education, Manchester City Centre Campus
3 days per week Wednesday-Thursday, 11.15-5.30, Friday 10.15 – 16.30 initial one-year fixed term contract
Do you have teaching experience in English or Business or Finance subjects at UG and PG level. Do you enjoy supporting students on a one-to-one basis, small tutorials, workshops etc. where you can assist our Higher Education students with Personal & Academic Study Skills. Many of our students are from overseas and often our students haven’t studied for a few years and both are examples of where your academic support is needed.
We have an exciting opportunity to be part of our growing and expanding team. We are student centric and very passionate about our contribution to our students’ future so come join us!
Your focus: You will be working within the Academic Community of Excellence (ACE) team to support learners with their academic skills development alongside their classes.
You will be delivering effective teaching, learning and support enabling learners to gain the skills they need to succeed as well as xcel in their studies. Bring your knowledge to power each student’s potential.
NB working on the occasional Saturday will be required also.
Here’s a little of what your role will entail:
To be a Personal Tutor and provide guidance, support and tutorship for student groups and individuals.
To initiate and maintain regular contact with students to establish a supportive and professional relationship.
To track, monitor and review students’ academic progress/achievement, development, and wellbeing.
To signpost students towards appropriate sources of support where necessary
To plan, prepare and deliver effective and engaging group, one-to-one and drop-in sessions (face-to-face and online) to support and develop students’ learning, academic and digital skills, and wellbeing.
To keep accurate tutorial records to monitor learner progress and achievement to deliver engaging and creative learning to meet the needs of the learner
To develop learning support and skills materials and resources (for face-to-face and online) and maintain them on the Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs)
To organise and promote Academic Community of Excellence (ACE) at QA events.
Bring your experience:
Post Graduate Qualification (Master’s/DELTA or equivalent)
Experience of delivering one-to-one academic tutorials and academic workshops
HE skills tutor experience (desirable)
Relevant teaching qualification HEA or demonstrate teaching experience with a commitment to achieving the required Professional Standards for teaching.
Expertise in subject area in one or more of the following areas Business and Management / Finance / IT / EAP
Ability to use a range of learning and teaching approaches.
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What we can give you: Being a learning partner, we get how important your learning and development is and of course we want you to be the best. We’ll give you the very best development to do your job and help you to develop your skills further to reach your potential.
A little more about QA Higher Education: Students preparing for undergraduate study. Working professionals looking to specialise in their field. Career changers. Everyone should be given access to outstanding higher education and our aim at QA is to make that possible.
We work with our partner universities to offer courses ranging from foundation programmes to postgraduate degrees covering subject areas including Accountancy, Business, Computing, Cyber, Digital Marketing, Events Management, Project Management and Web Development and delivered in city centre locations.
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We are an equal opportunity employer, focused on promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment. We embrace diversity, welcome applications from all candidates and aim to support the career growth of everyone. This means no matter what your gender, age, ethnicity, beliefs or sexual preference, or if you are disabled or a carer, we welcome you and the alternative perspectives you bring to our diverse family.
