English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Tutor
Join GEDU Global Education as a full‑time English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Tutor. This role is based in Manchester (On‑Site) and is part of our partnership with Academic/Bath Spa University (BSU), University of Suffolk (UoS), Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), Oxford Brooks University (OBU) and/or Pearson.
Salary: £51,000
Type of Contract: Full‑Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)
Our Vision
Changing lives through education.
The role
We are currently seeking a full‑time Study Skills Lecturer who will work in close collaboration with subject lecturers to develop and teach study skills within the curriculum across a range of HE programmes from Foundation to Masters’ Level as part of our BSU, UoS and OBU partnerships. The job includes improving English language and numeracy, organisational and presentation skills, digital literacy, basic IT skills, reading, writing and higher order research skills. Flexibility is required to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.
Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
What You'll Be Doing
* Design and document bespoke courses, digital resources, workshop plans and individual schemes of work to develop study skills in the curricula
* Deliver and evaluate teaching, identifying areas for improvement to enhance the quality of teaching, learning and overall student experience in accordance with the GBS’s Learning and Teaching strategy
* Provide feedback on individual and class progress in the understanding of academic writing and other study skills
* Conduct tutorial consultations with students, giving constructive comments tailored to each student’s needs, explaining where work fails to meet assessment criteria and suggesting ways to improve
* Record details from these appointments for statistical, evaluation and quality purposes, and refer students to other services as appropriate
* Engage effectively with VLE and research resources to facilitate students’ learning through online resources and activities
* Contribute to GBS quality assurance systems and processes
About You
* Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)
* Have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area
* Have a successful track record of teaching adult learners from diverse backgrounds on HE programmes
* Have proven experience of providing individual and group study‑skills support in response to identified learning needs
* Be willing to lead a specific area of literacy development, such as reading, writing, critical thinking, numeracy, digital skills, research skills, project and dissertation support or peer‑assisted learning
* Demonstrate a high level of digital literacy and advanced communication skills
Desirable
* Expertise in digital educational resources development, course design and curriculum development
* DELTA qualification
* A Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)
What We Offer
* 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
* 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
* Workplace pension scheme
* Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
* Flexible benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and more
* Perks@Work discount platform, wellbeing centre and more
* Reward and recognition programme
* £500 award employee referral scheme
* Discretionary annual performance bonus
Equal Opportunities
GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
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