TESOL International Association
Academic Skills Coach - English
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Job Details
Contract Type
- Full-Time, Permanent
Location
- University of Huddersfield - London Campus, Stratford, Greater London
Salary
- up to £36,000 per annum.
Role Overview
The Academic Skills Coach - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is responsible for coordinating and delivering the University's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) provision while providing high-quality academic skills coaching that enables students to achieve their academic potential and succeed in higher education.
Key Responsibilities
EAP Teaching and Delivery
- Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes and academic language support sessions for students from diverse linguistic and educational backgrounds.
- Design and deliver teaching that develops students' academic English proficiency across reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills required for successful study in higher education.
- Support students in developing discipline-specific academic communication skills, including academic writing conventions, critical reading, seminar participation, presentations, research communication, and academic vocabulary development.
- Assess students' English language and academic communication skills, providing constructive feedback and targeted interventions to support continuous improvement.
Student Academic Development
- Provide one-to-one academic skills coaching to students, supporting the development of academic confidence, resilience, and effective learning strategies.
- Support students in understanding academic expectations within UK higher education, including academic integrity, critical thinking, independent learning, and scholarly communication.
- Support students in developing effective study habits, time management, organization, goal setting, and self-regulation skills.
- Identify barriers to academic success and develop personalized action plans to support students at risk of academic underperformance, withdrawal, or disengagement.
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Workshop and Resource Development
- Deliver workshops and embedded academic language support in collaboration with academic programmes to enhance student engagement, attainment, and progression.
- Develop and adapt EAP teaching materials, lesson plans, learning activities, and assessment resources that align with programme learning outcomes and student needs.
- Create engaging and accessible learning resources, guidance materials, and digital content to support student learning.
- Work collaboratively with the academic team on the integration of Academic Skills in the wider curriculum supporting with the design and delivery.
Student Success and Retention
- Use student data and feedback to identify trends, evaluate interventions, and inform continuous improvement activities.
- Proactively engage with students identified through institutional processes as requiring additional academic support.
- Support on the development and delivery of needs analysis tools to ensure support is responsive to individual student needs and strengths.
Partnership Working
- Work collaboratively with academic, careers, and student experience staff to identify language-related barriers to learning and develop strategies that support student success and retention.
Quality and Compliance
- Contribute to the evaluation and continuous enhancement of EAP provision through analysis of student outcomes, feedback, and sector best practice.
- Monitor student attendance, participation, and academic progress within EAP provision, identifying students requiring additional support and implementing appropriate interventions.
General Responsibilities
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of practice.
- Undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post as reasonably required.
About You
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification.
- Relevant qualification in education, learning development, coaching, teaching, or a related discipline.
- DELTA, DipTESOL, MA TESOL, MA Applied Linguistics, PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Postgraduate qualification in Education, Learning Development, Coaching, Psychology, or a related field.
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Essential
- Working in English for Academic Purposes or related environment.
Desirable
- Working in education contexts including Higher Education and with International Students.
About Us
Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future, and reaching their full potential. We are a trusted international educator to students and more than 50 university partners globally. We deliver high-quality international education solutions that drive success for our partners and students. We are able to provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available.
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For successful applicants, the following checks will be conducted: Criminal Background Check (country specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks, as well as Education Verification.
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