English for Academic Purposes Lecturer

School of Coding & AI; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £30k–£35k per year

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Strong CPD opportunities

Company and social events

Discounts via Bright Exchange

Job summary

School of Coding & AI invites applications for a role supporting international adult learners with academic English and study skills. You will enhance writing, reading, and communication, working with teaching teams to target progression and outcomes.

You will run sessions, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to quality assurance of learning resources and assessment support.

Qualifications

• Strong written English, academic tone, and grammar.
• Experience supporting academic writing and study skills.
• Ability to teach large groups and engage learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver academic English and study skills support across programmes.
• Run workshops on structuring assignments, referencing, and writing clarity.
• Provide developmental feedback to help progression.

Skills

Academic English

EAP

ESOL

HE teaching

Feedback delivery

Education

CELTA

Degree in English Language

Job description

About School Of Coding & AI

School of Coding & AI is one of the UK's fastest growing education providers, delivering high quality, career focused programmes across Coding, AI, STEM, Health and Social Care, Business and related areas.

Established in 2017, we work with schools, colleges, universities and employers to provide education that leads to real outcomes. Our focus is simple, student first, always.

We deliver Higher Education programmes in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton, Harper Adams University and the University of Brighton. As we expand our provision across the UK and internationally, we are strengthening our academic teams to deliver high-quality teaching, support excellent student outcomes and help shape the future of technology-focused education.

About The Role

This is not a standalone English teaching post. We deliver partner university degree programmes in Business Management, Health and Social Care, and Computing and IT. Many of our learners are international adults, while they are capable, some need additional support with academic English, study skills, and confidence in communication to reach the standard required to pass assessments and graduate.

You will provide structured academic English and study skills support across programmes, with a strong focus on improving written work, comprehension of learning materials, and spoken communication in tutorials and presentations. You will work closely with teaching teams to target support where it has the biggest impact on progression and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Academic English & Study Skills Support

• Teaching large group sessions focused on academic writing, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and spoken communication
• Run practical workshops on topics such as structuring assignments, paragraphing, clarity, critical reading, paraphrasing, and referencing.
• Help students understand assessment briefs, marking criteria, and feedback so they can improve future submissions

Assessment Support, Marking & Feedback

• Review written drafts for clarity, structure, academic tone, grammar, and coherence, while maintaining academic integrity
• Provide clear, developmental feedback that students can apply independently, without rewriting work for them
• Support marking and moderation activities where required, in line with internal processes and partner university expectations

Academic Integrity & Student Progression

• Coach students on plagiarism avoidance, paraphrasing skills, and appropriate use of sources and referencing
• Identify learners at risk due to language barriers and put support plans in place with programme teams
• Track engagement and progress, maintain accurate records, and contribute to progression reporting.

Collaboration & Quality

• Work with module leaders and programme teams to align expectations for writing quality and improve consistency of feedback
• Contribute to quality assurance activities and continuous improvement of learning support resources
• Signpost students to wider support where needed, including wellbeing or pastoral support routes.

Requirements

About You

You are confident in supporting international adult learners, and you know how to raise academic standards without patronising students or doing the work for them. You can be direct and supportive at the same time, and you understand what \"good\" looks like in a UK education setting.

Essential

• CELTA and a Degree in English Language or similar qualification
• Experience supporting academic writing, EAP, ESOL, or teaching/lecturing HE (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of written academic English, including structure, clarity, tone and grammar
• Confidence delivering effective classes to large groups while keeping learners engaged
• Ability to provide feedback aligned to assessment criteria and learning outcomes
• Strong organisation, record keeping, and ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.

Desirable

• Experience supporting international students on UK higher education programmes.
• DELTA, PGCE, or other relevant teaching or training qualification
• Experience with referencing conventions (for example Harvard) and academic integrity education
• Experience collaborating with teaching staff to improve progression and resubmission rates.

What Success Looks Like

• Students show measurable improvement in writing clarity, structure, and comprehension
• Fewer avoidable resubmissions linked to language and academic skills gaps
• Higher confidence in spoken communication during presentations, and group work
• Strong engagement with support sessions, and clear evidence of impact through tracing and feedback.

Why Join Us

Join us for a role where you can see the direct impact of your support on student outcomes and graduation rates. You will be part of a growing environment where you can build structure, resources and support models, rather than inheriting a rigid system. You will also have the opportunity to work across multiple subject areas and help develop an academic support function that can scale as we grow.

Benefits

• Salary from £30,000 to £35,000 per year, depending on experience
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Strong CPD and development opportunities as our HE provision grows
• Company and social events
• Retail discounts through Bright Exchange