Job details
Who we are: Oxford International
Oxford International Education Group is a renowned institution dedicated to providing exceptional educational experiences to international students.
With a global presence and a commitment to academic excellence, we strive to empower students to achieve their full potential and thrive in a dynamic, interconnected world. We are proud of our culture and have recently been officially certified as a Great Place to Work ©!
Job Purpose
Deliver high quality pre-sessional English course to students who are aspiring to study in an English-speaking academic environment.
Working hours: 10-15 contact hours per week/10-15 admin hours per week
Key Responsibilities
Teaching
- Deliver engaging and student-centred lessons with the aim of achieving course objectives and to the standards outlined in the teaching induction.
- Use in-house materials effectively and adapt to suit students’ needs and abilities.
- Manage classes of 10-12 students effectively to allow each student to experience academically fulfilling environment.
- Encourage autonomous learning and prepare students for university study.
- Deliver individual or small group tutorials to ensure students are informed of their progress or the lack of thereof.
- Use Zoom to deliver live classes, utilising features such as screen-sharing and breakout rooms to maximise interaction
- Use Moodle to access course materials and track students’ progress and engagement
Academic Administration
- Keep up-to-date attendance records.
- Comment on students’ progress and achievements in tutorials or in writing
- Mark assignments and provide feedback.
- Ensure all relevant class material is accessible to students in timely fashion.
- Be available for some asynchronous student support via email / MS Teams.
Other
- Attend teaching induction (online)
- Attend a weekly teachers’ meeting and scheduled CPD sessions.
-Communicate effectively with the head office management if and when required.
Person Specification
Legal status
- Undergo an Enhanced DBS disclosure check or overseas equivalent
- Proficient use of English in speaking and writing.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in any discipline
- CELTA. Trinity TESOL and / or QTS in English or a Modern Foreign Language with ELT subsidiary
- DELTA or Trinity Dip. TESOL or MA TESOL (Desirable)
Experience and knowledge
- Teaching experience across a variety of levels.
- Experience teaching PSE or EAP
- Experience of establishing and maintaining effective academic administration systems and quality assurance procedures
- Some previous experience with online delivery
- Experience of working in a university PSE setting or equivalent. (Desirable)
- Experience of using a variety of platforms for online delivery (Desirable)
- Experience with language exams – systems and student preparation. (Desirable)
Skills and Abilities
- Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise.
- Experience of delivering lessons confidently and effectively.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
- A sound knowledge of Microsoft office with good IT skills.
- Ability to supervise and motivate learners. (Desirable)
- Ability to function and communicate in a multicultural environment. (Desirable)
Personal qualities
- Have a positive and proactive attitude to work.
- Demonstrate high levels of professionalism.
- A drive to work collaboratively with fun, likeminded people and contribute to team success.
- To be constantly aware of improving standards and adapt to them where possible.
This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision.
Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This role involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Oxford International is an equal opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
Salary and benefits
£495 pw (£550 pw for some course timetables)
How to apply
Please apply via the following link:
https://apply.airrecruit.ai/oxfordinternational/00731d73-7198-426d-ab37-34c6ee5a571c