Language and Skills Tutor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Department
The Centre for Global Programmes runs a portfolio of short courses and summer schools for partner universities. These programmes aim to build new international relationships and enhance existing relationships with key University partners across the globe and support the University’s internationalisation strategy. The Centre is an integral part of the International Recruitment, Partnerships and Mobility team in the External Relations Directorate.
Role
You will teach on a range of short courses where content can include language and skills development, culture, academic skills, employability skills, and English and business. You may also teach on York Summer Schools which are themed around disciplines in which the University excels, the main content of which is provided by York academics.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
You should have a relevant ELT qualification (minimum Cambridge ESOL CELTA, Trinity Certificate TESOL). You will be an experienced English language teacher who has worked for educational organisations in the UK and internationally. You will have the ability to design appropriate materials and deliver teaching across a range of components, including ELT, EAP and 21st Century skills. The position also requires the ability to plan, manage, organise and assess your own teaching contributions and provide appropriate feedback to students. You should have a high level of literacy skills and be a proficient user of office IT software packages, especially the Google Suite.
Contracts of various lengths available from mid-June to mid-September 2023
Interview date: To be confirmed
For informal enquiries: Please contact Nick Milner at nick.milner@york.ac.uk
Condition of employmentThis role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form.
Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
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.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Language and Skills Tutor roles across University of York'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 £29,762 - £34,314 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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