Computing Tutor

Contract Type: Variable hours, Permanent

We are Study Group. We are a global leader in international education partnering with students and Top Tier Universities from all over the world. We believe in creating a better world through education and value talented, driven, and student-centred people who believe the same.

We are looking for a computing tutor to deliver highly effective modules across one or all the courses delivered at our University of Sussex International Study Centre, working at one or all the following levels: Foundation (Level 3); International Year 1 (Level 4); and Pre Masters (Level6). 

This position would suit a strong A-level Computer Science teacher or a teacher with some experience in teaching computing at a degree level. Applications from PhD students with an interest in computing education are also welcome. You should have excellent subject knowledge of the Java programming language or any other relevant OOP languages.

The ideal candidate will have experience within the fields of AI or data science so that they can support pre-master students in addition to year one and foundation students. Candidates with relevant industrial experience alongside teaching experience are very welcome.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Contribute to the design, delivery and development of modules and teaching sessions offered by the Sussex ISC
• Prepare and deliver teaching lecture, seminar and tutorial sessions, with a normal teaching load of up to 25 hours per week
• Prepare module examinations and other forms of formative and summative assessment
• Mark students’ formative and summative assessment submissions and provide timely feedback to students on their performance, including writing regular student reports and tutorials
• Develop and update course material for modules and teaching sessions, including module material for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
• Notify and liaise with colleagues where necessary to ensure all students receive appropriate ongoing welfare and progression support
• Implement quality assurance procedures at module and teaching session-level and contribute to the annual monitoring and review of courses
• Attend and contribute to standardisation, moderation and other quality assurance meetings

ABOUT YOU

• A Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject area (Essential)
• Candidates with further qualifications in the subject area will be welcome and a master’s qualification is normally essential for teaching on International Year 1 and the pre-masters programmes.
• Teaching qualification (Desirable)
• Experience of teaching in UK higher or further education and experience of working with international students (Essential)
• Ability to develop and update teaching material and preferably experience working within a Virtual Learning Environment (Essential)

ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country-specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other factor. We believe that the best person for the job should be selected based on skills and experience alone. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely. Please see our Privacy Policy.

We adopt a rolling recruitment process meaning that we review applications as they are submitted. To avoid disappointment, please ensure that you apply ASAP.

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