Foundation Year Teaching Fellow

Inspire the next generation of engineers

Have you got a passion for engineering, mathematics or physics? And can you share your knowledge with clarity and enthusiasm? The University of Southampton is a unique place in which to explore what you are capable of. Inspiring thousands of students without the traditional entry qualifications and from diverse backgrounds to succeed.

As one of the world’s top 1% of universities, we know what it takes to create an exceptional student experience. Encouraging our students to challenge conventional thinking, we underpin our more traditional foundation year teaching with small group academic support via our drop-in study support service, which aims to help students devlop kearning their independent and problem solving skills. You will be a key part of the transition of these studenst to learning in Higher Education.

To make the most of this exciting opportunity, you will have a combination of experience teaching and supporting students studying engineering or physics in FE or HE and your relevant professional qualification will be of an equivalent level to a PhD. It is important you have great communication skills with the ability to engage students in their learning, be that through group sessions or on a one-to-one basis.

In turn, we will help you find the ideal work/life balance, with flexible working hours and onsite childcare facilities. Committed to tackling gender inequality, we are Athena SWAN bronze award recognised, and we are determined to redress the under-representation of women in Engineering. With a generous benefits package that also includes a contributory pension scheme, competitive holiday allowance, subsidised health and fitness facilities, a cycle-to-work scheme and a range of discounts, this is a place where you are sure to excel.

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