English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Tutor - Bristol

The University of Law Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave (pro rata)

Staff and student discount platforms

Private Medical Scheme

Life Assurance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Job summary

Central Law Training is seeking an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Tutor to join the Library & Learning Skills team on a fixed-term basis until August 2027. The role is based on Bristol campus with hybrid work, combining on-site classroom guidance with remote preparation and resource development.

You will support students across subjects such as Law, Business, Criminology, Psychology and Computer Science, helping them build academic English and study skills, while leading sessions and

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in English language teaching (CELTA, DELTA, TESOL, TEFL or equivalent).
• Experience supporting students with English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and academic skills development.
• Ability to provide student-centred guidance and adapt to diverse learner needs.
• Confidence facilitating learning activities and sessions for individuals and small groups.
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive approach to improving the student learning experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class guidance and practical support to students, developing academic English, assessment literacy and study skills.
• Offer targeted learning support through one-to-one appointments, small-group activities, workshops and online guidance.
• Lead and facilitate timetabled EAP and academic skills sessions, workshops and webinars as required.
• Develop and maintain high-quality self-directed learning resources.
• Collaborate with Faculty and Library & Learning Skills to deliver and evaluate learning support programmes.

Skills

Student guidance

Group facilitation

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Education

CELTA / DELTA / TESOL / TEFL

Job description

Are you passionate about helping students develop the academic English and study skills they need to succeed in higher education?

We are looking for confident, approachable and supportive English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Tutors to join our Library & Learning Skills team on a fixed-term basis until August 2027.

We have two opportunities available:

• 1 full-time position (1.0 FTE – 35 hours per week)
• 1 part-time position (0.6 FTE – 21 hours per week)

This is a hybrid role based at our Bristol campus. Most of your working week will be spent on campus, providing face-to-face guidance and support to students in the classroom. When you are not required on campus, you'll have the flexibility to work remotely while preparing learning materials, developing online resources and carrying out other role-related activities.

In this rewarding role, you will provide guidance and practical support to students studying a range of subjects, including Law, Business and Management, Criminology, Psychology and Computer Science. You will help students develop their academic English, strengthen their assessment literacy and build the skills and confidence they need to succeed in their studies.

Support will primarily involve working alongside academic colleagues in the classroom, offering students guidance and assistance with their learning. There will also be opportunities to lead EAP and academic skills sessions, workshops and other learning activities, both in person and online.

The successful candidate will be approachable and proactive, with a genuine interest in supporting students with different learning needs. You will be confident providing individual and group guidance, facilitating learning activities and creating high-quality, self-directed resources that enhance the student experience.

As one of our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Tutors, you will:

• Provide in-class guidance and practical support to students, working alongside academic colleagues to help them develop their academic English, assessment literacy and wider study skills.
• Offer targeted learning support through one-to-one appointments, small-group activities, workshops and online guidance, adapting your approach to meet individual student needs.
• Lead and facilitate timetabled EAP and academic skills sessions, workshops and webinars where required, supporting engaging and student-centred learning.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, self-directed learning resources to support students in developing their academic skills independently.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Faculty and Library & Learning Skills to develop, deliver and evaluate an impactful programme of student learning support.

Is this you?

• A recognised qualification in English language teaching (such as CELTA, DELTA, TESOL, TEFL or another relevant EAP qualification).
• Experience supporting students with English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and academic skills development through a variety of teaching and learning methods.
• The ability to provide effective, student-centred guidance and adapt your approach to meet diverse learner needs.
• Confidence facilitating learning activities and delivering sessions to individuals and small groups.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• A proactive approach, using your initiative to solve problems and continuously improve the student learning experience.

Please note the internal title for this role is Student Learning Skills Specialist.

Why join us?

Along with a competitive salary of £40,060 per annum (pro rata for part time), you’ll enjoy:

• A generousannual leave entitlement of 30 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Access to a wide range of staff and student discount platforms
• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 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.

Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor.

Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check - you will be notified of this during the application process.