Tutor in English Language (Ref: ATS1356)
Salary on appointment will be £31,236 per annum (pro rata), with an annual increment up to £37,694 per annum (pro rata). This part time (0.6) post is available on a fixed term basis of 11 months from 1 September 2026.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tutor to join the School of Media, Language and Communication Studies to deliver lectures and seminars, carry out teaching related duties and supervise undergraduate dissertations. You will teach on undergraduate and potentially postgraduate programmes where required, planning and preparing for the academic cycle, organising and developing teaching and learning materials. You will take responsibility for the delivery and assessment of specific English language modules and administrative duties required to sustain the delivery of high quality teaching of our English language provision.
Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures and seminars, including postgraduate if required.
- Plan, prepare, and organise teaching and learning materials for the academic cycle.
- Supervise undergraduate dissertations.
- Deliver and assess specific English language modules.
- Perform administrative duties to sustain high quality delivery of teaching.
Qualifications
- A graduate level qualification, equivalent qualification or experience in a similar role with breadth and depth of knowledge in a specific subject area.
- Essential experience of academic English and English language teaching to non native speakers at undergraduate level, including student assessment (coursework, examinations, dissertations).
- Experience of course construction and planning and teaching at postgraduate level considered advantageous.
Benefits
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part time).
- Family and Work life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 17 June 2026 (The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.)
Further Information
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Dr. Kim Ridealgh, Associate Professor in Sociolinguistics & Head of School, via .
