English Language and Study Skills Tutor

ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH; Poole; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Subsidised bus travel

Cycle to work

Annual savings schemes

Job summary

Arts University Bournemouth in Poole invites applications for an English Language and Study Skills Tutor in Student Services. The role focuses on supporting students whose first language is not English, delivering language development sessions, academic skills coaching, and tutorials.

You'll work with learners across all levels, ensuring inclusive, accessible teaching. A degree and TEFL qualifications are required, along with safeguarding compliance including DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have an appropriate degree and TEFL qualifications.
• Experience teaching English language development and study skills to diverse learners is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and working with children/vulnerable people is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver online and face-to-face academic skills and English language development sessions.
• Run regular group language classes and 1-1 tutorials.
• Support students across all levels with inclusive and accessible teaching.

Skills

ESL teaching

Student support

Inclusive teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

TEFL certification

Tools

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Job description

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 15 November 2026

InterviewDate: Thursday 03 December 2026

Reference: AD1698

Our statutory commitments

AUB is committed to meeting its legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and to securing lawful freedom of speech and academic freedom in accordance with the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023. We are committed to providing a working and learning environment that is fair, respectful and free from unlawful discrimination.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people who are disabled, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

AUB holds the Silver Award from Inclusive Employers in recognition of our work to support inclusive practice across the University.

Our commitment to Safeguarding

AUB is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding. We take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk who engage with us, as well as those who work with them.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic teacher to undertake the role of English Language and Study Skills Tutor within Student Services.

The Study Skills service delivers a full range of academic development and study support to all AUB students, motivating students through the delivery of innovative and engaging activities.

The English Language and Study Skills tutor is responsible for the provision of support to students for whom English is not their first language, supporting those students in need of English language development and academic-related study skills. The role includes delivering online and face-to-face academic skills and English language development sessions, regular group language classes, and 1-1 tutorials.

English Language and Study Skills tutors work with students across all levels of study, and all teaching activities should be inclusive and accessible and suited to a diverse range of learners.

The successful candidate will have an appropriate degree and TEFL qualifications and experience of teaching at secondary / FE / HE level.

This position involves working with children (under-18s) / vulnerable people and therefore requires compliance with the University’s Safeguarding Policies, including the requirement for enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance prior to the commencement of employment. The University is committed to stringent Safeguarding practices, including in its practices around the recruitment and selection of staff, to positions which involve working with children and/or vulnerable people. The successful candidate will be required to complete AUB approved Safeguarding Training.

In meeting your performance expectations, you’ll receive an annual salary increase in line with the grade of your role. An annual cost of living uplift will be applied, the timing and implementation of which are subject to the University’s decision. AUB provides generous holiday entitlement, and you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (professional services staff) or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (academic staff) from day one of employment. Along with subsidised bus travel, cycle to work and annual savings schemes, our broad range of benefits can be explored on the AUB careers website https://aub.ac.uk/working-at-aub .

This position does not meet the UKVI salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must therefore demonstrate their right to work in the UK without sponsorship.