At a Glance
- Tasks: Coach students in academic English skills and support their success in higher education.
- Company: Join a dynamic university focused on student development and academic excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative team atmosphere with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' academic journeys and help them thrive.
- Qualifications: Degree in education or related field; experience in academic coaching preferred.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 36000 £ per year.
The Academic Skills Coach – English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is responsible for coordinating delivering the University's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) provision while providing high-quality academic skills coaching that enables students to achieve their academic potential and succeed in higher education.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Teaching and Delivery
- Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes and academic language support sessions for students from diverse linguistic and educational backgrounds.
- Design and deliver teaching that develops students' academic English proficiency across reading, writing, listening and speaking skills required for successful study in higher education.
- Support students in developing discipline-specific academic communication skills, including academic writing conventions, critical reading, seminar participation, presentations, research communication and academic vocabulary development.
- Assess students' English language and academic communication skills, providing constructive feedback and targeted interventions to support continuous improvement.
- Student Academic Development
- Provide one-to-one academic skills coaching to students, supporting the development of academic confidence, resilience and effective learning strategies.
- Support students in understanding academic expectations within UK higher education, including academic integrity, critical thinking, independent learning and scholarly communication.
- Support students in developing effective study habits, time management, organisation, goal setting and self-regulation skills.
- Identify barriers to academic success and develop personalised action plans to support students at risk of academic underperformance, withdrawal or disengagement.
- Workshop and Resource Development
- Deliver workshops and embedded academic language support in collaboration with academic programmes to enhance student engagement, attainment and progression.
- Develop and adapt EAP teaching materials, lesson plans, learning activities and assessment resources that align with programme learning outcomes and student needs.
- Create engaging and accessible learning resources, guidance materials and digital content to support student learning.
- Work collaboratively with the academic team on the integration of Academic Skills in the wider curriculum supporting with the design and delivery.
- Student Success and Retention
- Use student data and feedback to identify trends, evaluate interventions and inform continuous improvement activities.
- Proactively engage with students identified through institutional processes as requiring additional academic support.
- Support on the development and delivery of needs analysis tools to ensure support is responsive to individual student needs and strengths.
- Partnership Working
- Work collaboratively with academic, careers and student experience staff to identify language-related barriers to learning and develop strategies that support student success and retention.
- Quality and Compliance
- Contribute to the evaluation and continuous enhancement of EAP provision through analysis of student outcomes, feedback and sector best practice.
- Monitor student attendance, participation and academic progress within EAP provision, identifying students requiring additional support and implementing appropriate interventions.
- General Responsibilities
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of practice.
- Undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post as reasonably required.
ABOUT YOU
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification.
- Relevant qualification in education, learning development, coaching, teaching or a related discipline
- DELTA, Dip TESOL, MA TESOL, MA Applied Linguistics, PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Postgraduate qualification in Education, Learning Development, Coaching, Psychology or a related field.
Essential
- Working in English for Academic Purposes or related environment
Desirable
- Working in education contexts including Higher Education and with International Students
Location
- University of Huddersfield – London Campus, Stratford, Greater London
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- Up to £36,000 per annum
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We think you need these skills to ace Academic Skills Coach - English in London
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Teaching
Academic Skills Coaching
Curriculum Development
Assessment and Feedback
Academic Writing Conventions
Critical Reading
Seminar Participation
