Are you passionate about English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and partnering with colleagues and students to enhance student attainment?

We are looking for a confident and dynamic English for Academic Purposes Lead to join our team on a fixed-term basis until August 2027. In this rewarding role, you will work collaboratively with our existing EAP Lead to develop and embed our approach to EAP provision, supporting student success and strengthening academic English across the University.

This is a hybrid position, based at home and our London Bloomsbury campus. Working alongside the existing EAP Lead, you will contribute to the continued development of our EAP provision, both on campus and online. You will help lead, manage and co-ordinate the work of our expanding team of EAP Tutors (known as Student Learning Skills Specialists), while working closely with programme colleagues to embed Academic English interventions into the curriculum.

The successful candidate will bring leadership experience in EAP within a UK Higher Education Institution (HEI), alongside strong communication, collaboration and people management skills. You will be confident working with colleagues across the University to develop effective approaches to academic English support and enhance the student experience.

As our English for Academic Purposes Lead, you will:

• Work collaboratively with the existing EAP Lead to shape, develop and deliver the University's EAP provision, ensuring effective and consistent support for students.

• Lead the design, development and delivery of our EAP teaching and learning offering, both on campus and online.

• Work alongside the existing EAP Lead to manage, develop and motivate our team of Student Learning Skills Specialists, supporting their professional development and the effective delivery of student support.

• Work closely with Programme Directors, lecturers responsible for curriculum design and other academic colleagues to embed EAP support within programmes and enhance student attainment.

• Develop and deliver a range of EAP and assessment literacy interventions, including one-to-one appointments, workshops, webinars and self-directed learning resources.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of EAP provision, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and enhancing the student learning experience.

Is this you?

• Excellent knowledge of current EAP approaches, active learning techniques and pedagogical practices.

• Experience leading or developing EAP provision within a UK Higher Education Institution.

• Strong people management skills, with the ability to develop, motivate and support colleagues.

• Experience introducing and developing new services, initiatives and ways of working.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, persuade and work diplomatically with a range of stakeholders.

• A recognised qualification in English language teaching (such as CELTA, DELTA, TESOL, TEFL or another relevant EAP qualification).

Please submit a supporting statement outlining the skills and experience that make you suitable for this role, together with your reasons for applying.

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Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary of £50,000, we offer:

• 30 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)

• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance

• Contributory Pension Scheme

• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

Be part of a diverse and inclusive community 

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population.  We actively seek to increase representation across all backgrounds and identities, and we provide support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process.  

For more information, please contact talentacquisition@law.ac.uk. 

Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor.