University College Birmingham
English For Academic Purposes Teacher
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Company Description
University College Birmingham is a vocationally focused university in the centre of Birmingham, one of the UK’s largest and most dynamic cities, where students are supported to thrive both academically and personally. The university has invested £300 million in its campuses and cutting-edge facilities, offering industry-shaped courses in partnership with over 1,000 employers and organisations across diverse sectors. Its inclusive community attracts a highly diverse student body, with graduates progressing into careers ranging from health and social care to business, engineering, hospitality, and digital innovation. The institution is recognised internationally as a centre of excellence, with award-winning student support and sector-leading postgraduate and international provision. University College Birmingham continues a tradition of pioneering vocational education since 1890, providing opportunities across multiple levels of study.
Role Description
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Teacher will design and deliver high-quality EAP teaching to support students in developing the language, academic skills, and critical thinking needed for successful study across a range of disciplines.
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- Planning and teaching lessons
- Preparing learning materials
- Assessing student work
- Providing constructive feedback
- Supporting learners in areas such as academic writing, reading, listening, speaking, referencing, and presentations
The role involves:
- Contributing to curriculum development
- Collaborating with colleagues to ensure consistency and high standards
- Participating in departmental meetings, moderation, and quality assurance activities
- Offering pastoral and academic support
- Monitoring student progress
- Helping create an inclusive, supportive learning environment aligned with university policies
This is a full-time, on-site role based in the United Kingdom.
Qualifications
- Strong academic English teaching skills, including experience in English for Academic Purposes, academic writing, reading, listening, and speaking instruction.
- Demonstrated ability to teach and support skills such as critical thinking, note-taking, seminar participation, presentations, and effective study strategies.
- Experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating curricula, lesson plans, assessments, and learning materials for higher education or pathway programmes.
- Proficiency in providing clear, constructive written and oral feedback, with strong classroom management and learner engagement skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive teaching for a diverse student body.
- Relevant teaching qualification such as a DELTA, PGCE, or equivalent, and a degree in English, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Education, or a related field.
- Experience in UK higher education or international pathways, and familiarity with quality assurance processes and academic integrity standards.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team, contribute to departmental initiatives, and engage in ongoing professional development.
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