About the Role
We are looking for a Sessional Tutor Biology to join our team, contributing to the delivery of foundation level modules. Expertise in Biology is sought, with experience in teaching Chemistry and/or Mathematics/statistics-related modules being highly desirable. The role values the ability to support students from diverse backgrounds and engage learners through effective, student-centred teaching.
Responsibilities
- Provide stimulating, effective teaching to international students preparing to study on undergraduate and/or postgraduate programmes.
- Plan, facilitate, and review engaging learning experiences.
- Develop and continually enhance innovative learning materials that support active, inclusive, and engaging learning.
- Use digital technologies, including AI, to enhance learning, assessment, and student engagement.
Requirements
- Experience of teaching post-16 students.
- A student-centred approach.
- 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.
- Willingness to embrace innovation.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including children’s barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- A Prohibition from Teaching Check will be completed through the Teaching Regulation Agency.
Skills
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics/statistics
- Digital technologies
- AI
Location
- Kaplan International College London
Work Type
- Part Time
- Fixed Term Contract
Experience Level
- Post-16 teaching experience
- Relevant professional experience
Education Level
- Postgraduate qualification is desirable
- Strong first degree
- Recognised teaching qualification would be an advantage
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 prepare for entry onto undergraduate or postgraduate courses at one of 8 prestigious university partners.
- KIC London offers a beautiful, state-of-the-art study environment with a range of learning spaces that encourage both collaboration and independence.
- The KIC London team is committed to ensuring students thrive socially and academically.
- The college is located next to borough market, two minutes from London Bridge station, offering fantastic views across the Thames to the City of London.
Equal Opportunity
- Kaplan International Pathways is 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.
- 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.
