TNE Tutor (English Language)

About The Role

This is a fixed term position until the 31st August 2026. 

English Language Training Services are looking to recruit a TNE tutor to join a growing transnational education programme in China.

This position will be based overseas in China for 2x teaching blocks and return to campus June- September to work with ELTS on their busy summer programmes.

The TNE tutor will be responsible for the delivery of English language classes in an Engineering university in China. They will also be required to work in Swansea delivering summer courses.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

• Teach as a member of a small overseas teaching team within a programme of study in a variety of settings from small group /individual tutorials to larger classes.
• Develop and update teaching materials, methods and approaches and implement established assessment procedures and criteria within agreed frameworks
• Undertake non-teaching duties and activities which may include marketing ELTS and establishing professional relationships overseas.
• Assisting with administrative duties as required in maintaining detailed records of attendance and work completed in each class.
• Teach for English Language Training Services from June – September or as required

At ELTS we pride ourselves on our professional, high quality English language training, and offer a variety of EFL, EAP and ESP programmes, as well as CELTA teacher training courses. Whilst our primary concern is linguistic development, the pastoral care of our students is always at the centre of what we do, too. An ethos of strong, supportive personal contact runs through all ELTS activities, and we work hard to enable every student to develop and achieve their full potential.

These posts require a contribution to teaching, student assessment and supervision within ELTS. The post requires high quality delivery of teaching and student learning and a commitment to enhancing the overall student experience.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed.

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