Associate Tutor in English for Academic Purposes

By joining the University of Central Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

The Language Academy at the University of Central Lancashire invites applications from qualified and experienced EAP Tutors to work on the following Pre-Sessional EAP programmes in the summer of 2025:

1) 10.5 week Pre-sessional EAP Programme* (Online)

Date: 11 June – 22 August 2025, incl. 3 day induction

2) 6.5 week Pre-sessional EAP Programme* (Online)

Date: 9 July – 22 August 2025, incl. 3 day induction

3) 6.5 week Pre-sessional EAP Programme* (F2F)

Date: 23 July – 5 September 2025, incl. 3 day induction

*staff may be asked to teach on other similar short EAP courses as appropriate

Please state which programme you are applying for and your preference of online or face to face teaching on your application form. You must be available for the whole of that course, including the 3 day induction

The posts are full time with contact hours spread over the week. In addition to teaching and preparing sessions, tutors will carry out marking and assessment, monitor students' progress and provide feedback and pastoral support. Tutors will also be expected to attend weekly meetings.

Interviews will be held at regular intervals until the posts are filled.

If you have any informal enquiries in relation to this role please contact: Matt Thurston,

About you:

The successful applicant should have an undergraduate degree, substantial EAP teaching experience in an academic environment, and hold relevant teaching qualifications including DipTESOL, DELTA or equivalent and Cert TESOL, CELTA or equivalent. Experience of developing teaching and learning resources is also essential.

A flexible, innovative approach to teaching as well as administrative precision and a successful record of working to deadlines are also core requirements for this position.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

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Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

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