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About the Role

We are looking for a Sessional Tutor Physical Sciences to join our team, particularly candidates with expertise in Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering-related subjects. The role involves contributing to the delivery of foundation and international year one level modules and supporting students from diverse educational backgrounds. You will provide stimulating, effective teaching to international students preparing for undergraduate and/or postgraduate programmes.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the delivery of foundation and international year one level modules.
Support students from diverse educational backgrounds.
Engage learners through effective, student-centred teaching.
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.
A recognised teaching qualification would be an advantage.
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.
For roles that include teaching or coaching, a Prohibition from Teaching Check will be completed through the Teaching Regulation Agency.
It is an offense to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Skills

Chemistry
Physics
Engineering-related subjects
Using digital technologies, including AI, to enhance learning, assessment and student engagement
Innovation

Location

Kaplan International College London

Work Type

Part Time
Fixed Term Contract

Experience Level

Post-16 teaching experience

Education Level

Postgraduate qualification is desirable
Strong first degree and/or relevant professional experience will also be 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 (KIC London) is a university pathways college preparing students from over 80 countries for entry onto undergraduate or postgraduate courses at 8 prestigious university partners.
KIC London offers a state-of-the-art study environment with learning spaces that encourage 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, with views across the Thames to the City of London.

Equal Opportunity

Kaplan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
At 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.
Applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme.
Applicants will 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.