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• EAP Pre-Sessional Teacher
• Job Description
• We are seeking well-qualified, experienced EAP teachers to deliver our intensive Pre-sessional UG, PGT, and PGR entry-route programmes on campus. We welcome a diverse, international staff base.
• If you are from the EU and would like to join us, you may find the details at the bottom of this advert helpful.

2026 teaching contract dates (incl. induction week)

• On-Campus 20 Week programme
• 20-week Programme (after the first 10 weeks students are streamed into one of the programmes below)
• 13 April 2026 – 11 September 2026
• On-Campus 10 Week programme
• 29 June – 11 September 2026
• On-line 6 Week programme
• 8 June 2026 – 24 July 2026
• On-Campus 6 Week programme
• 27 July – 11 September 2026

Support

• All curricula and assessments are designed in-house. Teaching material is provided in full. Staff are supported in effective delivery of the programmes via a week-long induction followed by weekly meetings and ongoing co-ordinator support.

Workload

• You will be expected to deliver ~15 contact teaching hours a week, spend ~16-18 hours a week planning and marking, and ~2-4 hours a week in meetings.

Salary & Accommodation

• Pay is Grade 7 Spine Point 33 - £23.22 per hour plus 12.07%25 holiday pay.
• Campus accommodation is provided for on-campus teachers.

Key Responsibilities

• · Prepare and deliver EAP classes using the materials and guidance provided
• · Become familiar with course content, including all reading texts
• · Give timely, effective written and verbal feedback on student work
• · Work closely with colleagues to assess student work
• · Complete online registers daily
• · Attend weekly teachers’ meetings
• · Meet deadlines for marking and entering student grades and feedback

Essential

• · RSA CELTA (or equivalent)
• · Good undergraduate degree or equivalent
• · At least 2 years relevant teaching experience
• · MA in Applied Linguistics (or equivalent) and/or RSA DELTA (or equivalent) and/or significant, relevant EAP teaching experience with MA/DELTA in progress
• · Understanding of the demands and conventions of HE study and how these differ across academic levels and disciplines
• · Knowledge of a range of EAP teaching methodologies and ability to exploit these appropriately
• · Ability to work effectively with the Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Email and Teams), the Blackboard VLE, as well as awareness of relevant AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT)
• · Willingness to engage in both peer and evaluative observations
• · Willingness to participate in and contribute to professional CPD sessions
• · Willingness to work as part of an international team
• · Willingness to supporting colleagues

Desirable

• · Experience of teaching EAP in the UK HE context
• · Experience of integrating digital technologies into teaching practice
• · Awareness of the BALEAP Competency Framework for Teachers of EAP (CFTEAP) and its relevance to professional practice.
• · Evidence of engagement with EAP scholarship How to Apply
• A tailored up-to-date CV of 2 pages maximum, including full contact details of 2 referees
• A very brief covering letter of 1 page maximum, specifying which programme(s) you are able to work on in order of preference and any other relevant information you wish to share with us.
• Eligibility
• On-Campus Teaching Programme
• Successful on-line applicants will be required to provide proof of their entitlement to work in the UK
• On-line Teaching Programme
• Successful on-line applicants will be required to provide proof of their entitlement to work in the UK
• For any queries, please email dcad.psrecruitment@durham.ac.uk
• To apply for the role please complete the online application process, uploading a copy of your CV and covering letter.