[Hiring] Online Module Tutor @Kaplan International

Role Description

We are seeking freelance contractors with expertise in Education and experience in Higher Education to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate online modules for students studying with the University of Essex Online. In this role, you will support and guide students in a fully online learning environment, helping to deliver an engaging and high-quality academic experience.

There may also be opportunities to contribute to:

• Dissertation supervision
• Module content development

We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Accessibility and Inclusion
• Assessment and Feedback
• Educational Psychology / Learning Sciences
• Learning and Teaching Technologies (including AI and digital learning)
• Motivation, Engagement and Belonging

We also welcome applications from those with expertise in:

• English as an Additional Language
• Primary Education
• Research Methods

Role Responsibilities

As a freelance tutor, you will:

• Deliver online teaching sessions.
• Facilitate discussion forums and student engagement.
• Hold virtual office hours.
• Respond to academic queries and student communications.
• Mark and moderate formative and summative assessments.
• Provide constructive, high-quality feedback.
• Support students in achieving their learning outcomes.

As a freelance dissertation supervisor, you will:

• Support students through their final project / dissertation.
• Mark and second-mark dissertations.

As a freelance content developer, you will:

• Create or review lecture materials (e.g. lecturecasts).
• Design or review assessments and learning activities.
• Develop or review formative tasks (e.g. multiple choice questions).

Qualifications

• Educated to PhD level (or equivalent) or have relevant industry experience (for postgraduate activities).
• Hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Hold a HE teaching qualification and/or Advance HE Fellowship (FHEA/SFHEA/PFHEA) and/or PGCE (or equivalent) with substantial teaching in higher education.

Requirements

• Teaching in Higher Education (including seminars/tutorials).
• Online teaching (or leading other activities) using platforms such as Zoom or Teams.
• Use of virtual learning environments (VLEs) or similar.
• Assessment marking and moderation in HE.

• Ability to deliver engaging online teaching.
• Ability to answer questions clearly.
• Ability to support students.
• Ability to mark appropriately and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Confidence in managing online delivery challenges.
• Ability to encourage student participation and interaction.

• A record of research, scholarly activity, or industry experience.

Benefits

Eligibility and Requirements:

• Applicants must be UK residents (typically residing in the UK for at least 183 days per tax year).
• We cannot accept applications from candidates on a student visa.
• You must have:
• A reliable internet connection.
• A personal laptop/PC (compatible with MS Edge).
• A smartphone/device for authentication (MS Authenticator).

Application Process

To apply, please submit:

• An up-to-date CV
• Responses to the application questions.

Deadline - 11pm on 14th October 2026.

In your CV please ensure you include the following:

• Academic qualifications
• Teaching qualifications / Advance HE status
• Higher Education experience
• Research/scholarly activity

Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of three stages:

• Application review - Assessment of qualifications and experience
• Activity stage - Marking exercise and video task.
• Interview - Focus on the ability to answer questions, the challenges of online delivery and support for students.

Interview date: Tuesday 3rd November 2026

Shortlisted candidates to interview stage will receive an invitation to the interview by Friday 30th October 2026.

Contractor Onboarding

Successful candidates will complete a one-week onboarding period starting on Tuesday 17th November 2026. This can be completed flexibly within the week and must be finished before starting any teaching or related activity.

For those with the appropriate experience (determined in the application review), there may be the opportunity to be considered for dissertation supervision and/or content development work and/or additional roles. There will be dissertation and content development tasks to complete during the Contractor Onboarding to determine your suitability.

Additional Information

Please note following an unsuccessful application, we kindly ask that you do not reapply for this role within a 12-month period.

Application Support

If you require support completing your application please email the Recruitment Team at [email protected] .

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments

At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.