Our Mission
PeoplesFuture Ltd (a sister company of Coventry University) provides a sector leading, dedicated inclusive service to Coventry University Group students supporting their successful global education experience and graduate employment outcomes. Tailoring our service to each students’ individual needs and career aspirations, we are an integral part of the student journey that starts at enrolment and continues beyond graduation.
Our dedicated Teaching Fellow team are subject specialists focused on delivering student education, which is active, social, applied, and inclusive within our vibrant and varied education environment.
The School of Health and Care delivers an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses for professionals working in health and social care settings. We also have a large portfolio of CPD courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels including Advanced Clinical Practice, Independent prescribing and Global Healthcare Management.
The Role
As Teaching Fellow - Paramedic Science you will undertake teaching and course co-ordination, for example module leadership, while supporting the development and delivery of undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programmes ensuring students have an effective learning experience.
Based within the School of Health and Care you will work closely with academic colleagues to enrich the student learning and teaching experience, ensuring relevant aspects of research, enterprise and professional context are embedded in modules and courses.
Duties include:
- Teach on modules and courses at HE levels 4-7 including curation, adaptation and creation of module teaching materials, delivering a variety of students learning sessions and supporting students through informal and formal communication.
- Module leadership
- Ensure students have an effective learning experience by providing high quality academic guidance and enhancing their retention/progression and employability.
- Work effectively as a team member.
Qualifications Required
• Currently registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a paramedic
• Master’s degree in appropriate subject or Honours Degree with appropriate professional qualification and/or membership
• A teaching qualification or acceptance of the requirement to acquire one
• PhD or active membership of an appropriate professional body is advantageous
Our Successful Candidate
You will have demonstrable experience of successful teaching at higher education levels 4-7 in paramedic science with high standards of teaching, learning and student engagement consistent with our reputation and track record as a high-quality provider of teaching and learning.
Enthusiastic and self-motivated, you will have experience supporting, enhancing and engaging in an ‘active learning’ pedagogy with evidence in proactively supporting student success.
As a global education provider, experience and awareness of learners cultural differences and expectations with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds is essential.
Innovation and collaboration are key to our success, therefore the ability to work both independently and part of a wider team with the willingness to engage in flexible ways of working are key skills required for this role.
If you believe you have the skills, experience and attributes required and would like to informally discuss this role further, please contact Bernice Tighe, on b.tighe@coventry.ac.uk
The Benefits
Along with a competitive salary we offer an industry leading Rewards and Benefits package including;
• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of Retailers
• Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To Work scheme
Our Culture
As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.
Full Job Description & Person Specification
We look forward to hearing from you!
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