Tutor / Lecturer in English Language Development and Academic English (Part-Time, Full-Time)

Job title:

Tutor / Lecturer in English Language Development and Academic English (Part-Time, Full-Time)

Company

ICON College of Technology and Management

Job description

URGENTLY REQUIRED (immediate start)Reporting to: The Principal and Vice-Principal (Academic Affairs)Accessible to: Associate HoD/Managing DirectorOpportunity to join a growing Academic English Department in a well-regarded Higher Education College in the heart of East London.Introduction:Founded in 2003, ICON College of Technology and Management is a private higher education institution adjacent to the City of London and around 1400 students including in BSc/BA (Hons) Top-Up courses. The College recently signed a partnership agreement with Bishop Grosseteste University for a period of five years to deliver validated approved BSc/BA Hons with Foundation Courses.Job Role:The successful candidate will join the College’s English Department, which is committed to raising standards of English (writing, reading, speaking and listening) amongst the student body and teaching academic units. If successful, you will initially teach Academic English to a Foundation Year students and range of first-semester classes, with the aim of boosting students’ proficiency in English in order that they can meet the demands of academic study and succeed in College life.Core duties:

• Teaching to prescribed lecture materials and following an existing Scheme of Work;
• Teaching Academic English/Units to prescribed syllabus in Foundation Year Course:

• Academic Writing
• Critical Engagement
• Critical Thinking
• Academic English
• Running workshops and support classes for students requiring supplementary English Language provision.
• Leading start-of-semester Academic Inductions for new ICON students.

Core competencies/experience:

• MA in relevant subject, preferably in English
• Proven experience and competence of teaching English Language/ Academic English at university level for a UK Higher Education Provider.
• Proven teaching experience with ESL/EFL/EAL students, with relevant qualifications
• Knowledge of and experience teaching ESOL examinations, particularly IELTS
• Experience working in the Higher Education sector and with adult learners
• Knowledge and experience of teaching University courses
• Knowledge of Higher National Diploma courses and BTEC qualifications (desirable)

Person specification:

• Strong subject knowledge;
• Reliable and committed;
• Ability to work as part of a team, and to integrate into the College community, including communicating clearly with the English Department.
• Ability and willingness to adapt to existing College structures and procedures.

Benefits:The College will offer a competitive salary in the range of up to £42,349 – £43,501, depending on qualifications and prior experience. In addition, there will be 33 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays) per annum. During Christmas time, staff can either take three days holiday or have tasks assigned by their line manager. A range of work-life balance opportunities and family-friendly negotiated working arrangements are available. A 5-8% private pension contribution may also be made by the College.Application processApplicants must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the United Kingdom in accordance with the Immigration Act 2016.To apply for this post, please submit to the College your CV, together with a letter of application (no more than the equivalent of three sides of A4 paper) briefly explaining how you satisfy the job description/requirements. If selected for the role, you will be asked to provide the contact details of two referees. Your named referees will be required to provide a satisfactory reference prior to any formal offer of appointment being made.To apply for this post, please submit to the College your CV, together with a letter of application (no more than the equivalent of three sides of A4 paper) briefly explaining how you satisfy the job description/requirements.Your CV and application letter should (preferably) be sent via the ‘Apply’ button above or toThe closing date for the receipt of applications is: Friday, 6th September 2024 by 5pm.If you have not heard from the College within four weeks of the closing date for the receipt of applications, please assume that, on this occasion, your application has not been successful.Thank you, in advance, for considering working with ICON College.NOTE: Only candidates satisfying the above criteria should apply. You can indicate your areas of expertise in your covering letter.For further information about ICON College visit our website at£42,349 to £43,501 depending on qualifications and prior experience

Expected salary

£42349 – 43501 per year

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 03:30:42 GMT

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