Edinburgh Napier University International College

Starting Date: September

Who we are: Oxford International

Oxford International Education Group is a renowned institution dedicated to providing exceptional educational experiences to international students. With a global presence and a commitment to academic excellence, we strive to empower students to achieve their full potential and thrive in a dynamic, interconnected world. We are proud of our culture and have recently been officially certified as a Great Place to Work ©!

Job purpose

Oxford International and the Edinburgh Napier University have entered into an agreement to provide pathway programmes in the University’s Merchiston campus. Edinburgh Napier University International College offers a range of first and second year undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for international students at the Edinburgh Napier University and includes modules to develop English language and study skills as well as academic subject knowledge.

Teachers deliver lessons that prepare students for active and effective participation in their Master’s programme, second year or third year of their undergraduate degree. The lessons adopt an interactive, student-centered approach that makes full use of the latest technology to provide students with a varied, lively and purposeful experience.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Deliver Health Care modules to international students from a range of linguistic, educational and cultural backgrounds
• Remain sensitive to the expectations of different nationalities whilst encouraging an open and questioning approach to learning that leads students to become independent learners
• Provide academic support for students, as appropriate, through consultations and tutorials, demonstrating a willingness to offer extra advice outside normal class hours
• Develop and maintain an encouraging classroom environment in which accepted rules of behaviour are consistently applied
• Select, prepare and use teaching and learning materials appropriate for international students and contribute relevant materials to the tutors’ shared resource folder
• Assess students throughout their modules, regularly creating, providing and marking both formative and summative assessments
• Provide detailed oral and written feedback to students and other stakeholders, for example, the Head of English, the Administration Manager, and College Director, as required
• Carry out administrative and record-keeping tasks associated with teaching and assessment (e.g. accurate attendance records, student progress reports, schemes of work, test invigilation)
• Lead on the development of schemes of work, assessment materials & Handbooks
• Populate the VLE (Moodle) with relevant materials for students to access
• Attend and contribute to college meetings and training sessions as required
• Act as a positive ambassador for Edinburgh Napier University International College programmes
• Adhere to both the Edinburgh Napier University and ENUIC codes of conduct for staff

Person Specifications

Statutory requirements

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK
• Willingness to undergo a PVG check or overseas equivalent  

Qualifications

• A relevant Master’s degree or above in Health Care
• PGCE, PGCAPHE or equivalent
• An English language teaching qualification (CELTA or equivalent)
• FHEA

Experience and knowledge

• Relevant teaching & assessing experience, preferably within a UK further education or higher education context.
• Recent experience of teaching in a university embedded international college

Personal qualities

• Empathy with international students and an understanding of their needs
• Flexibility & adaptability
• Excellent communication skills, oral & written
• Commitment to the development of ENUIC
• Understanding of the higher education environment
• High level IT skills

This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities. It may be subject to periodic revision to meet business requirements.

For more information on Oxford International

Please visit our corporate site:

https://www.oxfordinternationaleducationgroup.com/

Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Oxford International is an equal opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee have the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.