EAP and Academic Skills Tutor

Working hours: Full Time and Part Time (24 hours per week)

Start Date: September 2025

Who we are: Oxford International

Oxford International Education Group is a renowned institution dedicated to providing exceptional educational experiences to international students. With a global presence and a commitment to academic excellence, we strive to empower students to achieve their full potential and thrive in a dynamic, interconnected world. We are proud of our culture and have recently been officially certified as a Great Place to Work ©!

Job purpose

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated English tutor with excellent digital skills to join our teaching team to cover the following modules:

• Building Communication Skills at Foundation level
• English for Academic purposes at all levels

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and rapidly growing college with opportunities to help shape the project as we look to substantially grow over the next 12 months. If you feel you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required for this role, we look forward to receiving your application. 

Main duties and responsibilities

• Plan and deliver English and Academic Skills lessons to international pre-university students, and UK home students, from a range of linguistic, educational and cultural backgrounds 
• Work with the Head of EAP and the rest of the EAP team to develop new materials for a wide range of English and Academic Skills modules. 
• Remain sensitive to the expectations of different nationalities whilst encouraging an open and questioning approach to learning that leads students to become independent learners
• Provide academic support for students, as appropriate, through consultations and tutorials, demonstrating a willingness to offer extra advice outside normal class hours 
• Develop and maintain an encouraging classroom environment in which accepted rules of behaviour are consistently applied 
• Select, prepare, develop and use teaching and learning materials appropriate for international students 
• Assess students throughout their modules, regularly creating, providing and marking both formative and summative evaluations 
• Provide detailed oral and written feedback to students and other stakeholders, for example, the College Manager and Director, as required 
• Carry out administrative and record-keeping tasks associated with teaching and assessment (e.g. accurate attendance records, student progress reports, schemes of work, test invigilation)
• Assist the development of module templates, schemes of work, assessment materials & Handbooks
• Populate the VLE (Blackboard) with relevant materials for students to access
• Attend and contribute to college meetings and training sessions as required
• Act as a positive ambassador for Oxford International pathway programmes
• Adhere to both the University and OIEG policies & codes of conduct for staff

Person specification

Statutory requirements

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK
• Undergo an Enhanced DBS disclosure check or overseas equivalent        

Qualifications

• A recognised TEFL qualification such as CELTA and DELTA.
• MA TESOL, MA Education or MA Applied Linguistics

Experience and knowledge   

• Knowledge and experience of delivering high-quality, interactive and inspiring lessons using a variety of pedagogical methods
• Experience of teaching international students
• Experience of module creation and quality assurance practices
• Experience of teaching Law subjects
• Previous teaching and assessment experience within a UK HE or FE institution.
• Experience of pastoral student care

Personal qualities

• Empathy with students and an understanding of their needs
• Motivation and enthusiasm
• Flexibility & adaptability
• Excellent communication skills, oral & written
• High level of IT skills
• Understanding of the current challenges in the higher education environment             

Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service, as this job involves working with children. This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Oxford International is an equal-opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision. 

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