English for Academic Purposes Lead

The University of Law Ltd; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)

Private Medical Scheme and Life

Contributory Pension Scheme

Season Ticket Loans and Student

Job summary

Central Law Training is seeking an English for Academic Purposes Lead for a fixed-term role through August 2027. The role collaborates with the current EAP Lead to shape, develop and embed the university's EAP provision, supporting student attainment and strengthening academic English across the institution.

The post is hybrid, with work from home and the London Bloomsbury campus, and involves leading a growing team of Student Learning Skills Specialists.

Qualifications

• Leadership in EAP within UK higher education
• Strong communication and relationships with stakeholders
• Experience developing and embedding EAP provision

Responsibilities

• Shape, develop and deliver the University's EAP provision, ensuring effective and consistent support for students.
• Lead the design, development and delivery of EAP teaching and learning, on campus and online.
• Manage and motivate the Student Learning Skills Specialists team and support their development.
• Embed EAP support within programmes to enhance student attainment.
• Develop and deliver EAP and assessment literacy interventions (1:1, workshops, webinars, self-learning).
• Evaluate EAP provision and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership in EAP

EAP knowledge

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Curriculum collaboration

Assessment literacy

Education

TEFL/EAP teaching qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and partnering with colleagues and students to enhance student attainment?

We are looking for a confident and dynamic English for Academic Purposes Lead to join our team on a fixed-term basis until August 2027. In this rewarding role, you will work collaboratively with our existing EAP Lead to develop and embed our approach to EAP provision, supporting student success and strengthening academic English across the University.

This is a hybrid position, based at home and our London Bloomsbury campus. Working alongside the existing EAP Lead, you will contribute to the continued development of our EAP provision, both on campus and online. You will help lead, manage and co-ordinate the work of our expanding team of EAP Tutors (known as Student Learning Skills Specialists), while working closely with programme colleagues to embed Academic English interventions into the curriculum.

The successful candidate will bring leadership experience in EAP within a UK Higher Education Institution (HEI), alongside strong communication, collaboration and people management skills. You will be confident working with colleagues across the University to develop effective approaches to academic English support and enhance the student experience.

As our English for Academic Purposes Lead, you will:

• Work collaboratively with the existing EAP Lead to shape, develop and deliver the University's EAP provision, ensuring effective and consistent support for students.
• Lead the design, development and delivery of our EAP teaching and learning offering, both on campus and online.
• Work alongside the existing EAP Lead to manage, develop and motivate our team of Student Learning Skills Specialists, supporting their professional development and the effective delivery of student support.
• Work closely with Programme Directors, lecturers responsible for curriculum design and other academic colleagues to embed EAP support within programmes and enhance student attainment.
• Develop and deliver a range of EAP and assessment literacy interventions, including one-to-one appointments, workshops, webinars and self-directed learning resources.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of EAP provision, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and enhancing the student learning experience.

Is this you?

• Excellent knowledge of current EAP approaches, active learning techniques and pedagogical practices.
• Experience leading or developing EAP provision within a UK Higher Education Institution.
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to develop, motivate and support colleagues.
• Experience introducing and developing new services, initiatives and ways of working.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, persuade and work diplomatically with a range of stakeholders.
• A recognised qualification in English language teaching (such as CELTA, DELTA, TESOL, TEFL or another relevant EAP qualification).

In addition to acompetitive salary of £50,000, we offer:

• 30 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
• 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.

For more information, please contact [e-mail].

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 notewe are not a licenced sponsor.