English Language and Academic Skills Leader

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Kaplan International Pathways, part of Kaplan Inc.,offers university preparation in partnership with leadership universities in Nottingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, Brighton, Bournemouth, London, York and Bristol, allowing international students to progress on to a wide range of degree programmes at partner institutions. In addition to first-rate teaching and excellent study facilities, KI programmes offer a high level of personal support as well as access to the facilities and resources of our university partners.

We are recruiting an English Language and Academic Skills Leader to join our team at UWE Bristol’s International College.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Overseeing the effective delivery, assessment and development of the English Language and Academic Skills (ELAS) modules across Foundation Certificate, International Year One and Pre-Masters programmes on the Business, Law & Social Sciences and the Science & Engineering Pathways
• Overseeing the effective delivery, assessment and development of a number of Enhancement Modules, including British Society & Culture and Personal Development & Pre-Study Skills
• Overseeing the effective delivery, assessment and development of the Preparatory English courses
• Maintaining academic oversight of all modules delivered by the ELAS team
• Overseeing the effective delivery of the tutorial system
• Lime managing a team of 4 permanent teachers, a learning support tutor and approximately 6 sessional teachers/tutors
• Providing academic leadership to the teaching team and Module Coordinators
• Providing academic coordination for a designated number of modules in the role of Module Coordinator
• Delivering ELAS modules, with a normal teaching load of 10 hours per week
• Marking formative and summative assessments, providing feedback to students, writing progress reports and liaising with stakeholders
• Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date record of student attendance, progress and performance
• Providing academic and pastoral support to students through the College’s tutorial system
• Liaising with teachers, tutors and support staff on the academic needs, performance and welfare of students and providing/arranging the necessary support
• Liaising with the partner university to develop relations and identify learning/social opportunities for our students
• Contributing to, implementing and driving forward the College’s Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy
• Contributing to and implementing the College’s Quality Assurance and Enhancement Action Plan
• Representing the college at appropriate events and meetings
• Participating in continuous professional development
• Carrying out Senior Management Duties
• Any other duties as required from time to time by the Academic Director or College Director

About you

You will enjoy working with international students, be customer-orientated and performance driven. In addition you will have:

Essential

• A Bachelor’s degree and a CELTA
• Significant experience of teaching EAP to international students ( preferably on Business, Law, Social Sciences and / or Science and Engineering pathways in UK further and / or higher education)
• Experience of providing academic and pastoral support to students in one to one and group tutorials
• Experience of line management; preferably of both permanent and sessional teaching staff
• Experience of academic leadership / academic co-ordination and support
• Experience of quality assurance in UK further and / or higher education
• Ability to develop and update teaching and assessment material
• Administrative skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and TurnItIn UK) and experience of working within a Virtual Learning Environment
• Strong organisational and record keeping skills Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Desirable

• A Master’s degree in TEFL or Applied Linguistics / DELTA / PGCE in TEFL

Application method

Please apply with your CV and covering letter.

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday, 10th September, 2017Interview Date: Week beginning Monday, 11th September, 2017

Please note that offers of employment are always subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory reference checks. Additionally, as part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, certain positions will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.

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