| Reference | NULEAP |
| Institution | Newcastle University London |
| Job Type | permanent |
| Location | London |
Job description
Teacher of English for Academic Purposes
Context
Newcastle University London is a new campus in the heart of the City of London which delivers business programmes from foundation to PhD level. NU London is a collaborative venture with INTO University Partnerships (IUP), an organisation working in partnership with leading British universities to delivery foundation programmes to prepare international students for undergraduate and postgraduate study in the UK, with a clear focus on and commitment to the delivery of the highest quality student experience.
A wide range of programmes are delivered at the NU London Campus including postgraduate and undergraduate degrees, degree preparation courses and general English.
Newcastle University London is looking to appoint an experience teacher of English for Academic Purposes to deliver programmes to students on preparatory foundation programmes leading to University undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and standalone University for Academic Purposes short courses.
Reporting line
Will report to the English Co-ordinator
Job purpose
Teach English for Academic Purposes to students on a variety of pathway programmes.
Key accountabilities and duties
• Teaching up to 600 hours per year.
• Develop purposeful and appropriate schemes of work and lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and meet the individual needs of students;
• Prepare, select and use appropriate teaching-learning materials for international students
• Assess students and provide both formative and summative evaluations.
• Provide oral and written feedback to students and other stakeholders (e.g. Dean of Academic Affairs, Programme Manager, academic schools, marketing staff, sponsors and parents);
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behaviour and ensure they are consistently applied;
• Provide academic support for international students, as appropriate, through consultations and tutorials
• Carry out administrative and record-keeping tasks associated with teaching and assessment (e.g. student progress reports, test invigilation, marks sheets, attendance and activity records, tutorial logs, advising logs, and UCAS references);
• Contribute to course and module development;
• Participate in and contribute to briefing sessions, student and teacher induction and orientation and programme functions;
• Liaise with the Academic Administration Manager to provide all required information in a timely manner;
• Participate in staff development and professional training as required;
Your job title does not define or limit your duties and you may be required to carry out other work within your abilities from time to time at our request.
We reserve the right to introduce changes in line with technological developments which may impact upon your job duties or methods of working.
Location
Newcastle University London, 102 Middlesex Street, London E1 7EZ
This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Criminal Records Bureau before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
Person specification
Legal status
Appropriate CRB disclosure will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.
Eligibility to work in and travel freely to and from the UK, i.e. valid UK or EC passport.
Academic qualifications
Essential:
• Postgraduate qualification in relevant area.
• Masters Degree or Delta Qualification
Desirable:
• PhD / Teaching qualification.
• A subject specialism in another academic area.
Experience
Essential:
• Experience of teaching EFL within an INTO Centre or Higher Education
• Experience of working with a wide range of student and staff groups
• Excellent interpersonal, written, oral and digital communication skills.
• Some understanding of Content & Language Integrated Learning and ideas on how this might relate to the teaching of English for Academic Purposes.
• Some knowledge of the core competencies in the BALEAP framework for teachers of English for Academic Purposes.
• Capability in the use of Excel for recording student exam scores.
• Ability to problem-solve and work on own initiative with minimum supervision.
• Proven track record of competent learning and teaching administration
• Ability to work equally well as an individual or as part of a team.
• Ability to be self-critical and reflective both in management and teaching.
• Sound pedagogic understanding of course design and teaching of EAP.
• Production of high quality resources to support teaching & staff development
• Fluency in the usage of electronic learning and its pedagogic applications
• Committed and responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
• Master’s
Required experience:
• Teaching EFL in Higher Education or INTO Centre: 1 year
Salary Band
Salary Band D
£28,216.00 – £38,175.00
To apply for this position please email a covering letter and your c.v. to:
Debra.Farbey@intoglobal.com
Please note this vacancy has arisen at short notice. Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 28th September and interviews will be held on the morning of Friday 30th.
| Closing Date | 28/09/2016 |
| Interview Date | 30/09/2016 |
| Start Date | 10/10/2016 |
