English for Academic Purposes Tutor (full time and fixed term - various courses in 2026)

The Royal College of Art; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious art and design institution in Greater London is seeking qualified EAP tutors for their Pre-Sessional courses in 2026. The role involves delivering high-quality English for Academic Purposes teaching, tailored to postgraduate students, focusing on critical academic skills. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience in Higher Education. The position allows for remote work from induction through course completion. Applications close on 11 January 2026.

Qualifications

• MA in EAP or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• DELTA, PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification.
• EAP experience in Higher Education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality EAP teaching tailored to Art and Design postgraduate study.
• Support students’ language development through authentic academic tasks.
• Provide formative feedback and participate in weekly team meetings.

Skills

EAP experience in Higher Education

Confidence using online teaching platforms

Experience teaching postgraduate students

Education

MA in EAP or a related field

DELTA

PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

EAP Pre-Sessional Tutor (2026) – Royal College of Art

The Royal College of Art (RCA) is seeking suitably qualified and experienced EAP (English for Academic Purposes) tutors to join our 2026 Pre-Sessional teaching pool. These courses support international postgraduate Art and Design students in developing academic communication, critical thinking, and independent research skills prior to their degree programmes.

Our Pre-Sessional courses are innovative, dialogic, and non-traditional, moving beyond grammar-led teaching to focus on critically reflective enquiry within Art and Design contexts. Tutors work in a small, collegiate team, contributing to a flexible, collaborative learning environment aligned with postgraduate creative education.

Please note: Applicants are applying to join a pool of tutors. Interviews will take place in early February 2026, with course-specific appointments confirmed closer to the start dates.

Contract Dates Available

Contracts begin one week before course start dates.

• Spring 10-week Pre-sessional
  • Induction: Monday 23 February - Friday 27 Feb 2026
  • Teaching: Monday 2 March - Friday 27 March and Monday 13 April - Friday 22 May 2026
• Spring 6-week Pre-sessional
  • Induction: Monday 30 March - Friday 10 April 2026
  • Teaching: Monday 13 April - Friday 22 May 2026
• Summer 10-week Pre-sessional
  • Induction: Tuesday 26 May - Friday 29 May 2026
  • Teaching: Monday 1 June - Friday 14 August 2026
• Early Summer 6-week Pre-sessional
  • Induction: Monday 29 June - Friday 3 July 2026
  • Teaching Monday 6 July - Friday 14 August 2026
• Late Summer 6-week Pre-sessional
  • Induction: Monday 20 July - Friday 24 July 2026
  • Teaching: Monday 27 July - Friday 4 Sept 2026
• Includes two non-teaching weeks: Monday 30 March – Friday 10 April 2026.

Course Structure

Courses run Monday to Friday, full-time (8:30am–4:30pm BST), with teaching from 9:00am–12:30pm. The programme includes weekly webinars, group projects, and individual tutorials. Teaching is delivered fully online, and tutors may work remotely from induction through course completion.

About the Role

Tutors will deliver high-quality EAP teaching tailored to Art and Design postgraduate study, support students’ language development through authentic academic tasks, provide formative feedback, and participate in weekly team meetings and CPD. All teaching materials are provided and adapted for online use.

Broadband

• Recommended Speed (Optimal Performance): 50+ Mbps Download / 10+ Mbps Upload. Please upload a screenshot of your broadband speed reading from: https://fast.com/en/gb/# to the Supporting Documents section.
• Connection Type: We strongly recommend a wired Ethernet connection to the router/modem over Wi‑Fi for tutoring sessions.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• MA in EAP or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• DELTA, PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification
• EAP experience in Higher Education
• Confidence using online teaching platforms and educational software
• Experience teaching Pre‑Sessional courses, postgraduate students, or Art and Design contexts is desirable.

Join us in supporting RCA students to thrive academically and creatively in a dynamic, research‑led environment. Please see the Information Pack for further details. With your application form, please upload your current CV, covering letter and internet speed evidence.

Closing Date: 11:59 pm on 11 January 2026