Pre-sessional English Tutor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Pre-sessional English (EAP) Tutors
Coventry University
Coventry University’s Languages and EAP team are offering an exciting opportunity for experienced EAP tutors to join their PSE 2023 summer courses.
Tutors are sought for both online and face-to-face courses which will run simultaneously. Both courses follow the same syllabus and summative assessment structure.
Post holders will be expected to complete teaching, assessment, feedback, final report writing, administration and pastoral duties to a high standard to provide an excellent student experience and to enable high progression to the students’ degree courses.
You will work alongside a team of Course Leaders and permanent tutors who will support and guide you through the programme. A full induction, course syllabus and materials will be provided. For tutors new to EAP, training and support will be given through a dedicated CPD programme and our buddy scheme.
Course Description
Coventry University has a Gold Rating for Teaching Excellence (TEF) and was shortlisted for University of the Year in 2021. Pre-sessional courses are accredited by BALEAP.
The BALEAP Accredited Pre-sessional English (PSE) programme is a university-wide programme which has attracted students from approximately 50 different counties. The main destination degree courses for PSE students are International Business and other business-related subject degrees, with substantial numbers also taking engineering and computing courses, and increasing numbers taking Art and Design, or media-related courses.
Course dates
We are recruiting EAP tutors for the courses listed below. The dates include an induction period and administrative days for report writing at the end of the course which are paid and require full attendance.
Summer 15 week: Tuesday 25th April – Friday 25th August 2023
Summer 10 week: Tuesday 6th June – Friday 25th August 2023
Summer 5 week: Tuesday 11th July – Friday 25th August 2023
Please note applicants must be available for the entire duration of the course, and resident in the UK for the full contract period.
Further details
Qualifications
- Applicants should hold a good first degree and a recognised TEFL qualification (e.g. CELTA, CertTrinity, TESOL) as a minimum
- Applicants with a TEAP qualification, a DELTA and/or a Master's in Applied Linguistics/TESOL are particularly encouraged to apply
- Experience of teaching on EAP/pre-sessional and/or in-sessional courses, preferably in a UK university context, is desirable.
- For further information, please see the Job Description & Person Specification.
Rates of pay:
Remuneration will be at £30,491- £37,459 (pro rata) depending on qualifications and experience. A pro rata holiday entitlement is paid at the end of the course.
There may also be the opportunity to teach on our autumn pre-sessional courses for tutors who have taught with us in the summer.
Application process & deadlines:
To apply, please complete the application form via the link below AND attach an up-to-date CV to your application.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis from March until the positions are filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Pre-sessional English Tutor roles across Coventry University's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,491 - £37,459 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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