Department: Academic as part of our partnerships with Oxford Brooks University (OBU), Bath Spa University (BSU), University of Suffolk (UoS) and/or Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU)
Our Vision :Changing lives through education
The role : We are seeking Study Skills Lecturers to join our growing team and create a positive impact on the lives of our students by cultivating the skills that shape their academic success.
Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends. Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
What youll be doing:
Craft and shape learning - Deliver tailored courses, digital resources, workshops and individual tutorial sessions to help students develop and sharpen their academic skills. The areas you will be focusing on are: English language and numeracy, academic writing and referencing, organisational and digital skills, research, critical/analytical thinking, presentation skills, and more.
Track progress with purpose - Provide meaningful feedback on individual and class progress, considering each student's needs, explaining where work fails to meet assessment criteria, suggesting ways to improve and facilitate students learning by means of engagement with online resources, research and activities.
Elevate student experience - Document and evaluate teaching and identifying areas for potential improvement toenhance the quality of teaching, learning and overall student experience.
About You:
You are someone who believes deeply in educations power to transform lives, You are looking to inspire and guide students to success, while taking your own experience to the next level in a rapidly evolving environment.
You will bring:
A Master's degree in relevant subject area (PhD desirable)
Previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area and experience of providing individual and group support in response to identified learning needs
A successful track record of teaching adult learners from diverse backgrounds on HE programmes
Willingness 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
A high level of digital literacy and advanced communication skills
Ideally, you will also have:
Expertise in digital educational resources development, course design and curriculum development
DELTA/CELTA qualification
A Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)
What we offer:
Time off that fits your lifestyle - 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), 1-day extra leave per year of service (up to 5 days) and Buy/Sell additional holidays (up to 5 days)
Opportunities for growth - Tuition reimbursement for career development courses and support to gain Fellowship from Advance HE
Pension Scheme and Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice) - Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme, Health and Dental cover, Women's Health scheme (via Hertlity) and much more
Savings and wellbeing support - Perks at Work discounts platform, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), discounted gym membership and much more
Reward for your impact - discretionary annual performance bonus, annual salary review, £500 award employee referral scheme
The highlights of working with my team include the incredible sense of support, empowerment, and camaraderie we share. We uplift and encourage one another, always striving to reach our common goal of ensuring student success. With students at the forefront of everything we do, our collective efforts make a tangible difference in their academic journeys, which creates a truly inspiring work environment.
Teza Soe, Consultant Lecturer at GBS
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. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
About Us GEDU Global Education is a dynamic and innovative group of education providers. Across our institutions, programmes are designed to have a direct impact on the lives of our students, apprentices and trainees; to equip them with the skills, knowledge and experience necessary for success in their chosen field.
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