Academic English Language Manager

The University of Law; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking an experienced Academic English Language Manager. This permanent, full-time role involves developing English for Academic Purposes (EAP) support for students with English as a second language. The ideal candidate will engage with stakeholders and design effective interventions. This position offers generous leave, medical benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a diverse community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 30 days plus bank holidays

Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in English language teaching necessary.
• Experience in creating and delivering EAP support.
• Proven ability to adapt teaching methods for effective learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop EAP learning interventions in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Design and promote a framework of EAP support for ESL students.
• Provide expertise and guidance on EAP best practices.

Skills

EAP delivery methods

Student engagement

Stakeholder relationship building

Problem-solving

Education

Specialist qualification in English language teaching (CELTA, DELTA, TESOL, TEFL)

Job description

We are looking to recruit an Academic English Language Manager, who will be leading on the design and delivery of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) provision at the University of Law (ULaw). This role sits within the Library & Learning Skills department. This is a permanent, full-time position, working remotely with occasional visits to your local UK ULaw campus. The ideal candidate will be establishing relationships with key stakeholders across ULaw in order to identify students’ needs and creating an evolving framework of provision to ensure that students with English as a second language can engage fully and independently with their programme of study.

Responsibilities

• Develop a range of EAP live learning interventions, partnering with students, colleagues across ULaw and within LLS to determine the appropriate method of delivery within and outside the curriculum (such as workshops, one-to-ones, group and peer interventions, and embedded content)
• Design, develop and deliver a framework of EAP support for students with English as a second language and ensure that this is effectively promoted
• Provide EAP expertise and best practice guidance to key academic colleagues in relation to teaching, materials development, assessments and feedback, as required
• Produce data and reports reviewing the impact of this specialist aspect of academic skills provision within the Study Skills team

Qualifications

• A recognised specialist qualification in English language teaching (e.g. CELTA, DELTA, TESOL, TEFL, English for Academic Practice)
• Experience of creating and delivering EAP support via a range of delivery methods
• Proven ability to facilitate active student learning and to adapt approach as needed
• Able to develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Able to work under pressure to deadlines
• Able to work on own initiative and problem solve

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Opportunity for professional development, including course sponsorship and fee discounts
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

Be part of a diverse and inclusive community. We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population. We actively seek to increase representation across all backgrounds and identities, and we provide support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

For more information, please contact [e-mail]. You must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK. (Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk).

We are not a licensed sponsor. Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check; you will be notified of this during the application process.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 23rd November 2025 (midnight).