At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach Academic English and support students in developing their language skills.
- Company: Join ICON College, a growing institution in the heart of East London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 33 days holiday, and a private pension contribution.
- Other info: Immediate start available; great opportunity for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' academic journeys while working in a vibrant community.
- Qualifications: MA in relevant subject and experience teaching at UK Higher Education.
The predicted salary is between 42349 - 44706 £ per year.
URGENTLY REQUIRED (immediate start)
Reporting to: The Principal and Vice-Principal (Academic Affairs)
Accessible to: Associate HoD/Managing Director
Opportunity to join a growing Academic English Department in a well-regarded Higher Education College in the heart of East London.
Introduction: Founded in 2003, ICON College of Technology and Management is a private higher education institution adjacent to the City of London with around 2000 students including in BSc/BA (Hons) Degree/Top-Up courses and MA/MBA courses. The College signed a partnership agreement with Lincoln Bishop University (LBU) for a period of five years to deliver BA(Hons) in Business Studies and MSc International Business/MBA.
ICON College’s Vision: Our vision is to be, within five years, an inclusive, high-quality, independent London-based education provider operating from our own campus and progressing towards the attainment of degree-awarding powers.
Job Role: The successful candidate will join the College’s English Department, which is committed to raising standards of English (writing, reading, speaking and listening) amongst the student body and teaching academic units. If successful, you will initially teach Academic English to Foundation Year students and a range of first-semester classes, with the aim of boosting students’ proficiency in English in order that they can meet the demands of academic study and succeed in College life.
Core duties:
- Teaching to prescribed lecture materials and following an existing Scheme of Work;
- Teaching Academic English/Units to prescribed syllabus in Foundation Year Course:
- Academic Writing
- Critical Engagement
- Critical Thinking
- Academic English
- Running workshops and support classes for students requiring supplementary English Language provision.
- Leading start-of-semester Academic Inductions for new ICON students.
Core competencies/experience:
- MA in relevant subject, preferably in English
- Proven experience of teaching at UK Higher Education
- Proven teaching experience with ESL/EFL/EAL students, with relevant qualifications
- Knowledge of and experience teaching ESOL examinations, particularly IELTS
- Experience working in the Higher Education sector and with adult learners
- Knowledge and experience of teaching University courses
- Knowledge of Higher National Diploma courses and BTEC qualifications (desirable)
Person specification:
- Strong subject knowledge;
- Reliable and committed;
- Ability to work as part of a team, and to integrate into the College community, including communicating clearly with the English Department.
- Ability and willingness to adapt to existing College structures and procedures.
Benefits: The College will offer a competitive salary in the range of up to £42,349 - £44,706, depending on qualifications and prior experience. In addition, there will be 33 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays) per annum. During Christmas time, staff can either take three days holiday or have tasks assigned by their line manager. A 3% private pension contribution may also be made by the College.
Application process: Applicants must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the United Kingdom in accordance with the Immigration Act 2016. The closing date for the receipt of applications is: Friday, 11 September 2026. If you have not heard from the College within four weeks of the closing date for the receipt of applications, please assume that, on this occasion, your application has not been successful. Thank you, in advance, for considering working with ICON College.
For further information about ICON College visit our website at www.iconcollege.ac.uk
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