Oxford International Education Group
EAP Tutor
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Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
Department: Academic
Location: University of Kent International College
Compensation: £25,200 for the duration of the contract
Description
Job purpose
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated EAP tutor with excellent digital skills to join our teaching team. Your role will involve the teaching and assessing of international students to ensure they exceed targets. You will support learners in all aspects of their educational studies using both pre-prepared materials and innovation within your teaching as well as utilising a wide range of e-learning opportunities where appropriate.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and rapidly growing college with opportunities to help shape the project as we look to substantially grow over the next 12 months. If you feel you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required for this role, we look forward to receiving your application.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver EAP lessons to international pre-university students from a range of linguistic, educational and cultural backgrounds
- Remain sensitive to the expectations of different nationalities whilst encouraging an open and questioning approach to learning that leads students to become independent learners;
- Provide academic support for students, as appropriate, through consultations and tutorials, demonstrating a willingness to offer extra advice outside normal class hours;
- Develop and maintain an encouraging classroom/studio environment in which accepted rules of behaviour are consistently applied;
- Select, prepare and use teaching and learning materials appropriate for international students;
- Assess students throughout their modules, regularly creating, providing and marking both formative and summative evaluations;
- Provide detailed oral and written feedback to students and other stakeholders, for example, the Academic Manager or the College Director, as required;
- Carry out administrative and record-keeping tasks associated with teaching and assessment (e.g. accurate attendance records, student progress reports, lesson plans);
- Invigilate exams as required;
- Assist, or as appropriate, lead the development of module templates, handbooks, schemes of work, teaching resources, assessment materials and mark schemes/model answers;
- Contribute to programme development;
- May be required to undertake module leadership roles;
- Populate the VLE (Moodle) with relevant materials for students to access;
- Attend and contribute to college meetings and training sessions as required;
- Promote team spirit at all levels and ensure full communication with team;
- Assist with other duties as directed by line manager;
- Act as a positive ambassador for Oxford International;
- Adhere to both the University and College codes of conduct for staff;
- Engage in continual professional development and keep up to date with the latest developments in the field; and
- Participate in the annual Performance Development Review process.
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Person Specifications
Statutory requirements
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
- Undergo an Enhanced DBS disclosure check or overseas equivalent
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant topic
- CELTA / DELTA / TESOL
- A Master’s degree in a related topic (Desirable)
- A PGCE FE / PGCE HE / FHEA (Desirable)
Experience and knowledge
- Knowledge and experience of delivering high-quality, interactive and inspiring lessons using a variety of pedagogical methods
- Experience of teaching international students
- Experience of module creation and quality assurance practices
- Experience of teaching EAP subjects
- Previous teaching and assessment experience within a UK HE or FE institution (Desirable)
- Experience of pastoral student care (Desirable)
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Personal qualities
- Empathy with students and an understanding of their needs
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Flexibility & adaptability
- Excellent communication skills, oral & written
- High level of IT skills
- Understanding of the current challenges in the higher education environment (Desirable)
Disclaimer
This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision.
Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This role involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Oxford International is an equal opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible.
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