Description
Bath Spa University is looking to recruit an EAP Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to work in the English Language Unit (ELU). The ELU is a small team based within the Learning, Innovation & Skills Unit but with university-wide responsibility for supporting students with English as an additional language (EAL) and academic skills.
This ELU role is based in Bath Spa University’s Hackney campus in London. The role will involve visiting other BSU campuses and educational partners. The role will be managed by the Head of the ELU who are based at the Newton Park campus, Bath.
About the Role
You will provide high-quality language and academic skills support to students through classes, tutorials, and collaborative initiatives across the University. The role involves designing and delivering engaging in-sessional (and potentially pre-sessional) programmes, creating effective curricula, assessing learners and giving timely feedback, and maintaining accurate administrative records.
You will work closely with academic and professional services staff to enhance the experience of students who use English as an additional language, offering workshops, observations, one-to-one support, and contributing to module delivery. The post also includes contributing to the design, delivery, moderation, and evaluation of English language tests, working with Admissions and Recruitment teams, and may involve occasional UK and international travel.
About You
- A good first degree or equivalent
- DELTA (or equivalent)
- Higher education EAP teaching experience
- Experience working with students that meet widening participation criteria
- Experience of English language testing
- A relevant master’s degree (e.g., Applied Linguistics/TESOL)
- Experience of creating language test items
- Data management experience
For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Additional Information
Salary Grade Ac3S - Ac3AAc3S - Starting from £44,746 rising to £47,389 per annumAc3A - Starting from £48,823 rising to £56,536 per annumThe salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.Staff BenefitsWe offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
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.About Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University is where creative minds meet. Offering a wide range of courses across the arts, sciences, education, social science and business to over 7,500 students, the University employs outstanding creative professionals which support its aim to be a leading educational institution in creativity, culture and enterprise.
Our main Newton park campus is based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City. We are also proud to offer courses to students at our other campuses around Bath, and in London at our Canary Wharf and Hackney sites.
An impressive 84% of our staff said they would recommend the University to a friend as a good place to work.
We are a community of colleagues, striving for excellence to ensure students thrive. Our values are:
- Respect
- Inclusivity
- Collaboration
- Sustainability
We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community. We foster inclusivity, celebrating and respecting differences. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and genders. We consider our recruitment practices to be comprehensive and unbiased; ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all.
