Lecturer in English (for Academic purposes) Nottingham

Arden University; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Arden University is seeking a passionate Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes to join their Nottingham campus. The role involves delivering high-quality EAP teaching, supporting diverse learners, and contributing to curriculum development. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and excellent benefits.

Benefits

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Aviva pension plan

Private Medical Insurance

Study any Arden course for free

Qualifications

• 4+ years of EAP teaching to diverse L2 learners in HE.
• Experience in curriculum design and blended learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Academic English support through various programs.
• Develop and teach EAP/ESAP courses ensuring high student outcomes.

Skills

Curriculum design

Digital literacy

Teamwork

Education

Master’s in English

TESOL

Applied Linguistics

Job description

Lecturer in English (for Academic purposes) Nottingham

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Lecturer in English (for Academic purposes) Nottingham

Join to apply for the Lecturer in English (for Academic purposes) Nottingham role at Arden University

Salary: £39,596 - £45,848 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Senior Lecturer

Department: Learning Success Hub- English language

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This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement that will require regular travel into our Nottingham campus. This may fluctuate in line with business requirements. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts. This role will be based from Nottingham campus with a combination of remote working and face-to-face teaching on campus.

Travel could also be required into the following locations:

• Coventry head office
• Birmingham campus
• Leeds campus
• Manchester campus
• London area (Tower Hill, Holborn & Ealing)
  
  

About Arden University:

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

About our Department:

The English Language Hub is seeking a qualified, experienced EAP practitioner, with a proven track record of creating and delivering L2 English provision in HE contexts.

This is an exciting time to join this growing department and be involved in the creation, development and delivery of projects from the outset. As such, we are seeking a passionate, committed Lecturer with a can-do attitude who can use their EAP expertise to support both Arden students and the wider ambitions of the English Language Hub.

About the Opportunity:

EAP Lecturers deliver Academic English support through programmes, courses, modules, optional workshops and one-to-one appointments. This is a new hire for our brand new Nottingham campus.

You will develop and teach EAP/ESAP courses, ensuring high levels of student outcomes. This includes associated operational administration, teaching, curriculum development and quality management.

EAP Lecturers report to Senior EAP Lecturers (within the English Language Hub) and liaise with other departments across the university to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of programmes in accordance with university strategy, policies and procedures.

About You:

To deliver high-quality English for Academic Purposes EAP teaching, support academic success of English as an additional language (EAL) students, and contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and broader academic duties.

• Design and deliver EAP teaching at various academic levels using diverse methods; assess student progress and develop relevant course materials.
• Act as a visible presence on campus, promoting EAP provision and building collaborative relationships across departments.
• Plan, manage, and coordinate personal teaching activities and maintain necessary records.
• Contribute to team decisions and apply creative teaching and assessment strategies.
• Support continuous improvement of EAP modules and participate in course development.
• Engage actively with colleagues in teaching teams and contribute to collaborative academic projects.
• Pursue ongoing training, share best practices, and support Arden’s values and equality commitments.
  
  

Essential requirements:

• Master’s in English, Linguistics, TESOL, or Applied Linguistics.
• 4+ years of EAP teaching to diverse L2 learners in HE.
• Curriculum design, blended learning, resource development, teamwork, digital literacy.
• English grammar, second language acquisition, current HE policies relevant to EAP.
  
  

Desirable requirements

• CELTA or equivalent
• Additional EFL/EAP certifications
• HE teaching qualification or Advance HE Fellowship (or willingness to obtain within 12 months).
• Experience in supporting a variety of learners and styles to fit all students.
  
  

Why Arden:

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• SimplyHealth plan option
• Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Plus, other excellent benefits
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
  
  

Our Values:

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

Closing Date: Monday 2nd June 2025

Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 30th June 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship statement:

Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.

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