Pre-Sessional Teacher

Durham University; North East; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Campus accommodation provided

Job summary

Durham University is seeking an EAP Pre-Sessional Teacher to deliver our intensive UG, PGT and PGR entry programmes on campus. You will teach ~15 contact hours weekly, with ~16–18 hours planning and marking, and participate in weekly meetings with a supportive, international team.

Successful applicants will hold an MA in Applied Linguistics (or equivalent) and/or RSA DELTA, plus a good undergraduate degree and 2+ years of HE EAP teaching.

Qualifications

• Good undergraduate degree or equivalent.
• At least 2 years relevant teaching experience in HE EAP.
• MA in Applied Linguistics (or equivalent) and/or RSA DELTA (or equivalent) and/or MA/DELTA in progress.
• Knowledge of EAP teaching methodologies.
• Familiarity with HE study conventions and assessment practices.
• Ability to work with MS Office, Blackboard VLE, and AI tools.
• Willingness to engage in peer observations and CPD.
• Ability to work in an international team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver EAP classes using provided materials.
• Become familiar with course content, including texts.
• Provide timely written and verbal feedback on student work.
• Work with colleagues to assess student work.
• Attend weekly teachers’ meetings and meet marking deadlines.
• Support on-campus and online teaching programmes.

Education

MA in Applied Linguistics (or equivalent)

RSA DELTA (or equivalent)

Significant HE EAP teaching experience

Good undergraduate degree or equivalent

Willingness to engage in CPD

Willingness to work in an international team

Digital teaching with MS Office & VLEs

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Blackboard VLE

ChatGPT / AI tools awareness

Microsoft Teams

Job description

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on [e-mail]

Job Description - Pre-Sessional Teacher (26000140)

Job Description

Job Number: 26000140

Durham Centre for Academic Development

Casual/Atypical (Fees) - Atypical

Closing Date

Ongoing

The University

At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.

Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University.

Further information about the University can be found here .

EAP Pre-Sessional Teacher

Job Description

We are seeking well-qualified, experienced EAP teachers to deliver our intensive Pre-sessional UG, PGT, and PGR entry-route programmes on campus. We welcome a diverse, international staff base.

If you are from the EU and would like to join us, you may find the details at the bottom of this advert helpful.

2026 teaching contract dates (incl. induction week):

On-Campus 20 Week programme

20-week Programme (after the first 10 weeks students are streamed into one of the programmes below)

13 April 2026 – 11 September 2026

On-Campus 10 Week programme

On-line 6 Week programme

8 June 2026 – 24 July 2026

On-Campus 6 Week programme

27 July – 11 September 2026

Support

All curricula and assessments are designed in-house. Teaching material is provided in full. Staff are supported in effective delivery of the programmes via a week-long induction followed by weekly meetings and ongoing co-ordinator support.

You will be expected to deliver ~15 contact teaching hours a week, spend ~16-18 hours a week planning and marking, and ~2-4 hours a week in meetings.

Salary & Accommodation

Pay is Grade 7 Spine Point 33 - £23.22 per hour plus 12.07% holiday pay.

Campus accommodation is provided for on-campus teachers.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver EAP classes using the materials and guidance provided
• Become familiar with course content, including all reading texts
• Give timely, effective written and verbal feedback on student work
• Work closely with colleagues to assess student work
• Attend weekly teachers’ meetings
• Meet deadlines for marking and entering student grades and feedback
• Good undergraduate degree or equivalent
• At least 2 years relevant teaching experience
• MA in Applied Linguistics (or equivalent) and/or RSA DELTA (or equivalent) and/or significant, relevant EAP teaching experience with MA/DELTA in progress
• Understanding of the demands and conventions of HE study and how these differ across academic levels and disciplines
• Knowledge of a range of EAP teaching methodologies and ability to exploit these appropriately
• Ability to work effectively with the Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Email and Teams), the Blackboard VLE, as well as awareness of relevant AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT)
• Willingness to engage in both peer and evaluative observations
• Willingness to participate in and contribute to professional CPD sessions
• Willingness to work as part of an international team
• Willingness to supporting colleagues
• Experience of teaching EAP in the UK HE context
• Experience of integrating digital technologies into teaching practice
• Awareness of the BALEAP Competency Framework for Teachers of EAP (CFTEAP) and its relevance to professional practice.
• Evidence of engagement with EAP scholarship

On-Campus Teaching Programme

Successful on-line applicants will be required to provide proof of their entitlement to work in the UK

On-line Teaching Programme

Successful on-line applicants will be required to provide proof of their entitlement to work in the UK

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement : Not Applicable.

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on [e-mail]