Job Description
This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the education of globally engaged graduates studying for degrees across a range of disciplines, teaching Spanish language to students as part of the Institution-Wide Language Programme (IWLP) located within the Department of Languages and Cultures at the University of Reading, UK. You will join a multilingual team of professional and supportive language educators, helping deliver the Programme’s mission to equip Reading graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the globalised society, teaching and supporting students in their learning journey and contributing to the maintenance of academic standards. The University, set on a Green Flag Award winning campus, has a wide range of excellent benefits on offer to its employees, from professional development opportunities to services supporting personal health, wellbeing, family life and finances.
We are seeking a committed, adaptable and well-organised individual who have a keen interest in language teaching and a sensitivity towards the individual needs of students.
You will have:
- Experience of teaching Spanish as a foreign language (A1-B1 CEFR) in a classroom setting
- Experience of motivating and supporting students in their learning according to the needs of a specific cohort and individual students
- Ability to adapt and develop learning materials
- Experience of assessing student learning and provide effective feedback
- A first degree in Spanish language or related discipline
- A relevant qualification in HE teaching and/or Spanish language teaching, applied linguistics, or relevant recognised training in foreign language teaching, or equivalent vocational experience
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, both in English and in Spanish
- Intercultural awareness enabling interaction and cooperation in a multicultural environment
- Skills in using digital learning platforms and MS Office software
Closing date: 7 August 2024
Interviews will be held: 21 August 2024
Contact Name: Chiara Cirillo
Contact Job Title: Director Institution Wide Language Programme
Contact Email Address: c.cirillo@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name: Angela Mira Conejero
Alternative Contact Job Title: Spanish Lead IWLP
Alternative Contact Email Address: a.miraconejero@reading.ac.uk
We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route (SWR). Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.