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About the Role

We are looking for a Sessional Tutor Art & Design to join our team. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in both the theoretical and practical aspects of Art & Design, who can contribute to the delivery of foundation-level modules. Experience teaching Creative Practice, Portfolio, and Visual Culture is highly desirable. The ability to support students from diverse educational backgrounds and engage learners through effective, student-centred teaching will be highly valued. As a Sessional Tutor at Kaplan International College London, you will join our successful team and provide stimulating, effective teaching to international students preparing to study on undergraduate and/or postgraduate programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable, enthusiastic educator who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

Responsibilities

Provide stimulating, effective teaching to international students preparing to study on undergraduate and/or postgraduate programmes.
Plan, facilitate and review engaging learning experiences that enable all students to achieve and flourish.
Develop and continually enhance innovative learning materials that support active, inclusive and engaging learning.

Requirements

Experience of teaching post-16 students.
Empathy and understanding of the needs of international students in transition to studying Higher Education in the UK.
Demonstrable experience of using digital technologies, including AI, to enhance learning, assessment and student engagement, together with a willingness to embrace innovation.
A postgraduate qualification is desirable; however, a strong first degree and/or relevant professional experience will also be considered.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including children’s barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
For roles that include teaching or coaching, a Prohibition from Teaching Check will be completed through the Teaching Regulation Agency.

Skills

Expertise in theoretical and practical aspects of Art & Design.
Experience teaching Creative Practice, Portfolio, and Visual Culture.
Ability to support students from diverse educational backgrounds.
Ability to engage learners through effective, student-centred teaching.
Ability to plan, facilitate and review engaging learning experiences.
Ability to develop and continually enhance innovative learning materials.
Willingness to embrace innovation.

Location

Kaplan International College London

Work Type

Part Time
Fixed Term Contract

Experience Level

Post-16 teaching experience

Education Level

Recognised teaching qualification (advantageous)
Postgraduate qualification (desirable)
Strong first degree and/or relevant professional experience (considered)

Salary/Compensations

£40.51 per hour

Benefits

28 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
Company pension contributions
Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
Medicash Health Cash Plan

About the Company

Kaplan International College London is a vibrant university pathways college where students from more than 80 countries come to prepare for entry onto undergraduate or postgraduate courses at one of our 8 prestigious university partners.
KIC London offers students a beautiful, state-of-the-art study environment, with a range of learning spaces which encourage both collaboration and independence.
The KIC London team is committed to ensuring our students thrive socially and academically during their studies.
Kaplan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Equal Opportunity

Kaplan International Pathways, we're dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive global workforce.
As equal opportunity employers, we ensure fair treatment for all employees, safeguarding them from discrimination based on protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act 2010, and beyond.
We actively welcome individuals from varied backgrounds to apply for roles within our organisation, appreciating the distinct viewpoints and contributions they offer.
We especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, people with visible and hidden disabilities, and individuals of any age or family status.
Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme.
Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.
We proudly endorse and provide a platform for our Employee Resource Groups, such as Kaplan Pride, Higher Ground Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage Group, and Parents and Carers.