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Student Support Centre
Full Time, Fixed Term for the specified course dates (6 August - 21 September 2018)
Teacher induction from Monday 06 -Thursday 09 August. Additional induction day on either Monday 13 or Tuesday 14 August. Teaching commences Friday 10 August.
Tutors must be available for the full duration of the course.
You should be a graduate with a CELTA or equivalent, ideally hold a DELTA or equivalent and / or relevant MA/MSc, have significant experience teaching English language to adult learners and have an understanding of EAP. Experience of teaching EAP year round or on a pre-sessional programme would be an advantage. You must be fluent in English both written and oral, and must be able to provide effective written and oral feedback to students.
Loughborough University offers:
- Established and highly organised courses accredited by BALEAP with detailed schemes of work and materials
- Five-day paid induction for Courses C and D
- Professional support and guidance from senior tutors throughout the course
- Use of iPads for the duration of the contract
- Single occupancy, self-catering, en-suite accommodation (with shared kitchens) is available for tutors who have to relocate for the duration of their contract*.
- Opportunity to work at one of the UK's top universities.
* Accommodation is located on campus in Butler Court (each 'flat' exclusively for pre-sessional tutors) at a subsidised rate from Sunday 05 August - Saturday 22 September 2018 - GBP 399
Only online applications will be considered for these posts (please see the link below).
Please use the 'Additional Information' section (on the 'Candidate Summary' page of your application) to provide any information you feel is relevant to support your application, providing examples where appropriate.
Please do not attach other documents unless absolutely necessary.
Informal enquiries directed to Henrietta Pocock, Academic Language Support Service Manager, email h.l.pocock@lboro.ac.uk.
Application Closing Date: 1 July 2018.
Telephone interviews will take place from 11 July 2018.
Further details can be found at this link.