Pre-Sessional Coordinator/ AES Subject Lead

 
Full Time, Permanent
 Huddersfield. University of Huddersfield International Study Centre
 Up to £39,605.59 per annum (DOE)
Here at the University of Huddersfield International Centre, we pride ourselves in providing a supportive learning experience that prepares our students for the challenges of undergraduate and postgraduate study. We are dedicated to providing excellent academic and English skills and knowledge that will enable our students to progress onto their chosen programme of study at the University and an eventual successful career.
Our academic team enjoy a collaborative approach to Teaching and Learning by supporting each other in the planning, delivery and evaluation of our programmes and content. We place the student at the centre of all we do, so if you are passionate about changing lives through opportunities in education and are fully committed to providing a fantastic student experience, this role is for you!

• Coordinate a team of English Tutors to contribute to ensuring the best possible student outcomes and student experience.
• Organise and lead weekly team meetings with teaching staff and deliver induction sessions to help prepare new teachers. 
• Organise and lead moderation and standardisation meetings as part of the end-of-programme assessment process. 
• Support the management team in recruiting new teaching staff according to Study Group policies and procedures.
• Teach EAP modules, courses and sessions as required and agreed with the line manager depending on student numbers and workload at various times throughout the academic year. 
• Mark assessments and record and report on teaching and assessment activity, including ensuring data is submitted accurately and within deadlines.
• Ensure all students receive effective feedback on coursework and assessment.
• Work with Head of English to update and maintain pre-sessional curriculum as required.
• Liaise with the Head of English to plan and oversee the delivery of teaching and assessment. Ensure English Tutors teaching the programmes, courses and sessions are fully informed of the curriculum content, teaching schedules, assessment modes and deadlines; promote the best possible student outcomes and student experience.
• Produce and maintain a set of agreed documentation for the Pre-sessional Programme held on the VLE including course outlines, module handbooks, schemes of work and teaching material, with support and input from Head of English and English tutors. Review documentation regularly for accuracy and appropriateness
• Ensure that the design and delivery of the Pre-sessional Programme are conducted according to Study Group, University of Huddersfield and relevant external quality frameworks, policies, procedures and codes of practice.

• Diploma (DELTA) or equivalent, or Certificate (CELTA) with significant relevant experience in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Essential)
• Qualified to degree level or professional equivalent in a relevant subject area (Essential)
• Successful teaching, learning and assessment experience at level 3 and above (Essential)
• Current experience in the delivery of academic English/ EAP (Essential)
• Experience in planning and running complex courses in EAP (Essential)
• Experience in coordinating a team to achieve high levels of student academic performance and outcomes against agreed targets (Essential). 

Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we are able to provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available.

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