Pre-Sessional Teacher

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EAP Pre-Sessional Teacher

Job Description

We are seeking well-qualified, experienced EAP teachers to deliver our intensive Pre-sessional UG, PGT, and PGR entry-route programmes on campus. We welcome a diverse, international staff base.

If you are from the EU and would like to join us, you may find the details at the bottom of this advert helpful.

2026 teaching contract dates (incl. induction week):

On-Campus 20 Week programme

20-week Programme (after the first 10 weeks students are streamed into one of the programmes below)

13 April 2026 – 11 September 2026

On-Campus 10 Week programme

29 June – 11 September 2026

On-line 6 Week programme

8 June 2026 – 24 July 2026

On-Campus 6 Week programme

27 July – 11 September 2026

 Support:

All curricula and assessments are designed in-house. Teaching material is provided in full. Staff are supported in effective delivery of the programmes via a week-long induction followed by weekly meetings and ongoing co-ordinator support.

 Workload:

You will be expected to deliver ~15 contact teaching hours a week, spend ~16-18 hours a week planning and marking, and ~2-4 hours a week in meetings.

 Salary & Accommodation:

Pay is Grade 7 Spine Point 33 - £23.22 per hour plus 12.07%25 holiday pay.

Campus accommodation is provided for on-campus teachers.

 Key Responsibilities:

·       Prepare and deliver EAP classes using the materials and guidance provided 

·       Become familiar with course content, including all reading texts 

·       Give timely, effective written and verbal feedback on student work

·       Work closely with colleagues to assess student work

·       Complete online registers daily 

·       Attend weekly teachers’ meetings

·       Meet deadlines for marking and entering student grades and feedback

Essential:

·       RSA CELTA (or equivalent) 

·       Good undergraduate degree or equivalent 

·       At least 2 years relevant teaching experience 

·       MA in Applied Linguistics (or equivalent) and/or RSA DELTA (or equivalent) and/or significant, relevant EAP teaching experience with MA/DELTA in progress

·       Understanding of the demands and conventions of HE study and how these differ across academic levels and disciplines

·       Knowledge of a range of EAP teaching methodologies and ability to exploit these appropriately

·       Ability to work effectively with the Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Email and Teams), the Blackboard VLE, as well as awareness of relevant AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT)

·       Willingness to engage in both peer and evaluative observations

·       Willingness to participate in and contribute to professional CPD sessions 

·       Willingness to work as part of an international team

·       Willingness to supporting colleagues

 Desirable:

·       Experience of teaching EAP in the UK HE context

·       Experience of integrating digital technologies into teaching practice

·       Awareness of the BALEAP Competency Framework for Teachers of EAP (CFTEAP) and its relevance to professional practice.

·       Evidence of engagement with EAP scholarship  How to Apply

 A tailored up-to-date CV of 2 pages maximum, including full contact details of 2 referees 

A very brief covering letter of 1 page maximum, specifying which programme(s) you are able to work on in order of preference and any other relevant information you wish to share with us.

Eligibility

On-Campus Teaching Programme

Successful on-line applicants will be required to provide proof of their entitlement to work in the UK

On-line Teaching Programme

Successful on-line applicants will be required to provide proof of their entitlement to work in the UK

For any queries, please email dcad.psrecruitment@durham.ac.uk

To apply for the role please complete the online application process, uploading a copy of your CV and covering letter.