Posted 21 July, 2026
Academic Tutor - Physics
Study Group UK Ltd
Sheffield, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
? Contract Type: Variable hour, PermanentLocation: Sheffield, The University of Sheffield International College (On-Site)Salary: up to£39.41 per hourThe University of Sheffield International College and its programmes are provided by Study Group in collaboration with the University of Sheffield.The Academic Tutor (Physics) will deliver high-quality education within the Science team. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for teaching the Foundation Level Physics module.ABOUT THE ROLE \n
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- Deliver Academic Provision: Teach groups of international students at RQF Level 3 (International Foundation Year) with an average class size of 18–20 students. \n
- Module Delivery & Support: Effectively deliver the Physics module, working in seminar and laboratory classes alongside teaching and support staff. \n
- Assessment & Feedback: Undertake formative and summative marking and provide constructive feedback on a variety of student assessments. \n
- Module Coordination: Act as Module Coordinator where required; this may include leading a small teaching team, performing quality assurance checks on marking, and updating module materials. \n
- Quality Assurance: Engage fully with the college’s quality assurance procedures, moderation, and standardisation processes. \n
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement module enhancement needs and opportunities to optimise student outcomes. \n
- Team Collaboration: Work actively as part of a busy, multidisciplinary team, contributing to meetings and communicating effectively with colleagues. \n
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- A degree in a Physical Science or Engineering or a related discipline \n
- A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, HEA Fellowship). \n
- Experience teaching Physics or a related discipline within UK Higher Education, Further Education,Sixth Form or equivalent \n
- Experience of assessment marking and writing at a minimum of RQF Level 3 or above (A-Level / Foundation level / Undergraduate). \n
- Demonstrable experience or capability to provide cross-disciplinary teaching support in a related module: Project Skills for STEM (requires MATLAB knowledge) or Mathematics. \n
- Experience of coordinating academic modules or equivalent academic leadership. \n
- Experience working with international students \n
