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Job Description - CASUAL ACADEMIC - Futures in STEM Computer Science Tutor
Job Number:
24002326 Science Faculty Office Casual/Atypical (Fees) - Atypical Typical/Contracted Hours:
0 Closing Date
09-Jan-2025, 11:59:00 PM The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found
here . Futures in STEM Computer Science Programme Tutors
Background to the Futures in STEM Computer Science programme: Futures in STEM is an online academic and pastoral support programme, which started in Spring 2021, targeted at Year 12 school students who are aiming to pursue the study of Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Maths or Physics at university. School participants will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of online subject specific tutorials, mentoring, guest lectures and activities designed to prepare them for university study to help make sure they are ready to apply for and succeed in Higher Education. We are now recruiting mentors for the fifth cohort of Year 12 students, who will start the programme in March 2025. Students will experience what it is like to be a part of Durham University, with regular contact with tutors, mentors and academics from across the Science Faculty. Futures in STEM will be a fun, encouraging and intellectually stimulating introduction to Durham University and studying at University. How does the Computer Science academic tuition within the programme work?
Students will receive high quality materials and structured study programme in three-week cycles aligned to school term dates. Each three-week cycle for the students will include an introductory session, structured self-study and a one-hour tutorial. Tutors will be provided with teaching materials for use in the tutorials by the central Computer Science programme team. Further detail about the programme can be found at
this link . The Computer Science programme is being led by Dr Ryan Crosby from the Department of Computer Science at Durham University. If you have any queries about the role or project before applying, please contact futures.instem@durham.ac.uk. Tutorial sessions will run once every 3 weeks, lasting approximately 1 hour, across the duration of the school academic year. Each tutorial will have an associated marking (reviewing self-study activities) load, anticipated to be approximately 30 minutes every three weeks. Role Responsibilities
Part-Time Teacher/Teaching Assistant (Tutorials) Casual Grade 6 Under instruction and following appropriate training: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the subject area Plan, prepare, and deliver tutorials to individual students or small groups from an established module Maintain class registers and monitor attendance Provide and update syllabus materials Assist with curriculum development and the production of L&T materials Undertake formative marking according to published criteria Provide oral and/or written feedback to students as per departmental requirements Person Specification:
The applicant should demonstrate in their application how they are able to meet the following criteria: Have an approachable manner Have appropriate communication manner with students Experience of teaching/tutoring A-level Computer Science or related subjects Awareness of effective teaching methods (especially electronically in a virtual environment) Ability to use Zoom/Teams etc. Willing to have an enhanced DBS check completed. We would particularly like to encourage applications from students who are passionate about improving equality of opportunity for underrepresented groups to access and succeed in Higher Education. Application process:
Applicants should submit a CV (stating education background and experiences, current department and job title) and a covering letter describing why they want to be a mentor, and how their own personal/professional experiences could support students taking part in the programme. The covering letter should also detail how they specifically meet each of the person specification criteria. Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement:
Please note that the successful applicant will require DBS disclosure. Further info:
here .
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Job Number:
24002326 Science Faculty Office Casual/Atypical (Fees) - Atypical Typical/Contracted Hours:
0 Closing Date
09-Jan-2025, 11:59:00 PM The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found
here . Futures in STEM Computer Science Programme Tutors
Background to the Futures in STEM Computer Science programme: Futures in STEM is an online academic and pastoral support programme, which started in Spring 2021, targeted at Year 12 school students who are aiming to pursue the study of Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Maths or Physics at university. School participants will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of online subject specific tutorials, mentoring, guest lectures and activities designed to prepare them for university study to help make sure they are ready to apply for and succeed in Higher Education. We are now recruiting mentors for the fifth cohort of Year 12 students, who will start the programme in March 2025. Students will experience what it is like to be a part of Durham University, with regular contact with tutors, mentors and academics from across the Science Faculty. Futures in STEM will be a fun, encouraging and intellectually stimulating introduction to Durham University and studying at University. How does the Computer Science academic tuition within the programme work?
Students will receive high quality materials and structured study programme in three-week cycles aligned to school term dates. Each three-week cycle for the students will include an introductory session, structured self-study and a one-hour tutorial. Tutors will be provided with teaching materials for use in the tutorials by the central Computer Science programme team. Further detail about the programme can be found at
this link . The Computer Science programme is being led by Dr Ryan Crosby from the Department of Computer Science at Durham University. If you have any queries about the role or project before applying, please contact futures.instem@durham.ac.uk. Tutorial sessions will run once every 3 weeks, lasting approximately 1 hour, across the duration of the school academic year. Each tutorial will have an associated marking (reviewing self-study activities) load, anticipated to be approximately 30 minutes every three weeks. Role Responsibilities
Part-Time Teacher/Teaching Assistant (Tutorials) Casual Grade 6 Under instruction and following appropriate training: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the subject area Plan, prepare, and deliver tutorials to individual students or small groups from an established module Maintain class registers and monitor attendance Provide and update syllabus materials Assist with curriculum development and the production of L&T materials Undertake formative marking according to published criteria Provide oral and/or written feedback to students as per departmental requirements Person Specification:
The applicant should demonstrate in their application how they are able to meet the following criteria: Have an approachable manner Have appropriate communication manner with students Experience of teaching/tutoring A-level Computer Science or related subjects Awareness of effective teaching methods (especially electronically in a virtual environment) Ability to use Zoom/Teams etc. Willing to have an enhanced DBS check completed. We would particularly like to encourage applications from students who are passionate about improving equality of opportunity for underrepresented groups to access and succeed in Higher Education. Application process:
Applicants should submit a CV (stating education background and experiences, current department and job title) and a covering letter describing why they want to be a mentor, and how their own personal/professional experiences could support students taking part in the programme. The covering letter should also detail how they specifically meet each of the person specification criteria. Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement:
Please note that the successful applicant will require DBS disclosure. Further info:
here .
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