Tutor for English Summer Pre-sessional Courses

Contract Type: Variable hour, fixed term: June 2026 - September 2026

Location: Bath International Study Centre

About the Role

To deliver teaching, assessment, feedback and learning support to students on the summer pre‑sessional programme, maximising the learning opportunities for those pre‑sessional students through creating a dynamic and effective learning environment. To evaluate the teaching materials provided in the light of your experience of each group and to modify/supplement where necessary. To attend and take an active role in the pre‑course induction and weekly staff meetings, and to address actions points as required. In addition, you will be expected to reflect critically on your own teaching practice, to implement improvements and to engage actively with quality monitoring and enhancement processes. The post‑holder will contribute to the ISC’s aim to create and maintain an open, positive, collaborative and reflective working culture.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teaching topics may include general or subject‑specific academic writing, reading, listening, speaking, presentation and other skills.
• Academic English.
• Formative and summative assessments.
• Study skills.
• The teaching activity may involve the delivery of classes, tutorials, small and large group sessions, interactive activities, mini‑conferences, presentations, or any other pedagogical methods that support effective student learning.
• This also requires the production of progress/achievement reports as required.
• The post‑holder will also support students on academic matters, provide references as requested, and support pastoral matters or refer students to support structures when necessary.
• You will be responsible for the preparation of all aspects of teaching, including development or selection of materials, which may be paper‑based or digital via the virtual learning environment, online resources, or other technology‑based media.
• There may be additional involvement in the development of curriculum and learning and teaching materials as required by Course Leaders and Head of Languages.
• Ongoing professional development, such as training days or teacher development events, is also expected.

Assessment and Feedback Responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of students, which may include participation in oral examinations, the setting and marking of coursework, tests, presentations, and other forms of assessment as appropriate to the intended learning outcomes of the course. They are also responsible for providing both formative and summative feedback in support of student learning, selecting and using appropriate mechanisms to provide such feedback.

Quality and Academic Standards Related Responsibilities

• Contribute to the high quality of teaching and agreed academic standards for all courses and activities within the ISC.
• Undertake relevant quality assurance and standards‑related activities, ensuring adherence to all internal and external accreditation processes.
• May include: Participation in Unit and Programme boards. Contribution to course evaluation through feedback. Participation in external accreditation.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Invigilation of examinations and tests as required.
• Participation in teaching‑team meetings and staff activities.
• Course‑related administration.

Professional Development

Study Group and the ISC commit to supporting all staff in professional development. The post holder may undertake any other duties as assigned by their line manager commensurate with the nature and grading of the post.

About You

• Undergraduate degree and a relevant level of qualification including some or all of the following: CELTA or Trinity Certificate in TESOL or similar (essential).
• Postgraduate degree or diploma level teaching qualification related to English Language Teaching or similar level of education, such as an MA in Applied Linguistics, the DELTA or Trinity Diploma in TESOL, or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
• A postgraduate degree in any subject.
• Teachers may also show evidence of competence to teach English for Academic Purposes with BALEAP, TEAP or HEA Associate Fellowship or above.
• Proven knowledge and experience of teaching English for academic purposes at university level (essential).
• Experience teaching English language to non‑native speakers.
• Experience teaching on university pre‑sessional English courses.
• Delivering online teaching sessions using MS Teams, Zoom, etc.
• Experience in the assessment of students.

Organisation Compliance

For successful applicants, the following checks will be conducted: Criminal Background Check (country specific), two references, ID and Right to Work checks, and Education Verification. We are a proud equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely.