English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Tutor

Falmouth Careers; Mabe Burnthouse; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking an EAP tutor to support students and researchers in language skills development. The role involves group teaching, 1:1 guidance, and resource development, emphasizing collaboration across campuses. The ideal candidate will have experience in UK Higher Education and excellent communication skills. This position offers various benefits, including an employer pension contribution and subsidized gym membership.

Benefits

Employer Pension Contribution up to 10%

28 days + 8 days bank holiday

Life Assurance

Subsidised Sports Centre Membership

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme

Vivup Lifestyle Discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of designing engaging learning resources and delivering innovative teaching.
• A strong interest in helping students reach their potential.
• Understanding of the international student experience in the UK.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support students and researchers with language skills development.
• Develop and resource innovative learning materials.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple campuses.

Skills

Experience in delivering in-sessional language support

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

As an EAP tutor, you will play a key role in supporting students' and researchers' language skills development through group teaching, 1:1 guidance and development of resources. You will work closely with colleagues in library and student support and from both Falmouth and Exeter Universities. You will also collaborate across the universities to enhance the international student experience more widely. The ideal candidate will have experience of delivering in-sessional language skills support in a UK Higher Education environment and experience of teaching groups and providing 1-1 support at all levels of study and research. You will thrive on working and collaborating in complex environments and will have a flexible approach and a willingness to embrace new technologies and relationships. Alongside these key skills, we are looking for candidates with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students and researchers with language skills development through group teaching and 1:1 guidance.
• Develop and resource innovative learning materials and activities for in-sessional language support.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the library, student support, and multiple campuses (Falmouth and Exeter) to enhance the international student experience.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrable experience of designing engaging learning resources and delivering innovative teaching.
• A strong interest in helping students reach their potential and an understanding of the international student experience in the UK.
• Adaptability and the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Employer Pension Contribution up to 10%.
• 28 days + 8 days bank holiday.
• Life Assurance.
• Subsidised Sports Centre Membership (Gym & Fitness Classes).
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker).
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme.
• Vivup Lifestyle Discounts.

Falmouth Exeter Plus welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.