Academic Purposes Tutor in Oxford

To teach English for Academic Purposes to students on international foundation programmes (IFY). IFY Tutors deliver lessons that prepare students fully for participation in the first year of their university programme. The lessons adopt an interactive, student-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for teaching, assessment, marking, academic development, and scholarship in EAP.
• To deliver English for Academic Purposes to international students from a range of linguistic, educational, and cultural backgrounds at level 3.
• Remain sensitive to the expectations of different nationalities whilst encouraging an open and questioning approach to learning that leads students to become independent learners.
• Provide academic support for students, as appropriate, through consultations and tutorials, demonstrating a willingness to offer extra advice outside normal class hours.
• Develop and maintain an encouraging classroom environment in which accepted rules of behaviour are consistently applied.
• Select, prepare and use teaching and learning materials appropriate for international students and contribute relevant materials to the teachers' shared resource drive.
• Assess students throughout their modules, regularly creating, providing and marking both formative and summative evaluations.
• Provide detailed oral and written feedback to students and other stakeholders, for example, the Director of Studies, as required.
• Carry out administrative and record-keeping tasks associated with teaching and assessment (e.g., accurate attendance records, student progress reports, test invigilation).
• Using the course descriptor write a scheme of work, and mark assessments using marking criteria to specified deadlines.
• Populate the VLE with relevant materials for students to access.

Administrative

• Attend staff meetings.
• Keep an accurate record of student attendance and lateness and alert the AMT to any absences where required.
• Complete a weekly scheme of work at the start of each week, and record of work for what has been taught after each lesson.
• Complete student reports at the end of their course and at any other times requested by the AMT.

Other

• Attend staff induction prior to the start of the contract.
• Complete online welfare and safeguarding training and any other non-teaching training required by OIEG.
• Be a positive and professional role model for the students, representing the core values of OIEG.
• Attend CPD sessions provided by OIEG. However, teachers are expected to take a strong interest in and responsibility for their own CPD as an English language teacher, with the support of the AMT.
• Dress appropriately to the role at all times.
• Abide by the school systems and procedures as outlined in the Teacher Manual.
• Contribute positively to the inclusive atmosphere of the school by working collaboratively with students and staff.

Legal status

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure check or overseas equivalent.
• Recognised ELT qualification, e.g. Trinity DipTESOL or Cambridge DELTA.
• Undergraduate degree (not a requirement for a candidate with a Level 7 qualification or working towards this qualification).

Experience and knowledge

• Demonstrable English language proficiency (CEFR C2, IELTS 8.5).
• Demonstrable knowledge of effective language teaching and learning strategies.
• Experience of working with teenagers and young learners.
• Experience of working in a Language Teaching Organisation (e.g. language school, university language centre).
• Experience of working with students from a diversity of cultures and language backgrounds (Desirable).
• Experience of teaching IELTS/FCE/CAE/Business/EAP courses (Desirable).

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use different strategies for effective classroom management and commitment to student-centred learning.
• Ability to develop and adapt materials to suit students' needs.
• Willingness and ability to use a variety of teaching strategies and methods.
• Commitment to the welfare of students.
• Commitment to fostering a supportive and encouraging learning environment in which the teacher manages cultural differences.
• Willingness and ability to effectively teach learners of different ages.
• Ability to differentiate in class according to age, ability, learning preference.
• Willingness and ability to teach effectively online and face to face.
• Willingness and flexibility to teach mornings and afternoons.

Personal qualities

• Adopts a highly professional approach to work.
• Adopts a collaborative approach to working.
• Is resilient, flexible and responds positively to new challenges and actively seeks solutions.
• Has strong cultural awareness and knowledge.
• Has sympathetic approach to international students.
• Acts with integrity at all times.
• Is reliable and punctual.
• Has a strong interest in their own professional development.
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability and ability to cope with changing priorities.

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.