AES Tutor

Contract type: Variable Hours (12-18) – Fixed Term (26/09/2025)

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to teach our academic English programmes to international students on our pathway programme for International Foundation Year, International Year 1 or Pre-Masters Programmes. Candidates should be qualified to at least undergraduate level, have a Certificate, and preferably a Diploma, in teaching English as a Foreign Language and previous experience teaching English for academic purposes. A teaching qualification and/or Masters qualification would be an advantage. We place the student at the centre of all we do, so if you are passionate about changing lives through opportunities in education and are fully committed to providing a fantastic student experience, this role is for you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Plan appropriate, effective and inclusive learning programmes through schemes of work that promote equality and engage with diversity
• Plan teaching sessions which accommodate individualised learning using a variety of resources, including digital learning
• Be responsible for the creating and updating teaching materials
• Ensure all learning materials are available on the AES (Academic English Skills) online platform for students to access and engage with.
• Apply the principles of learning to provide learning activities to meet curriculum requirements and the needs of all students
• Contribute to the provision of a stimulating learning environment whilst adhering to the Centres’ Health and Safety procedures.
• Apply the theories and principles of assessment including initial, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment
• Provide regular and timely feedback to students to enable them to improve and achieve their qualifications
• Prepare students for summative assessment whether for an exam, course work or assignments etc. 
• Respond promptly and appropriately to lapses in student attendance, punctuality, behaviour and application to their studies by individual conversations with students, referrals to personal tutors or where appropriate, senior management.
• Support students with individual target setting and revise these throughout the year during progress checks
• Support students to progress to the University by being proactive in liaising with University Schools and link tutors
• Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of students in your care. Refer to support services where appropriate.
• Contribute to effective communication with stakeholders (parents, sponsors, University etc)
• Be aware of and comply with all Centre quality assurance processes such as observation of teaching and learning, audits of teaching and learning material, programme and module evaluation and subject team performance reviews
• Demonstrate and update subject specialist knowledge to ensure the currency of specialist teaching
• Convey enthusiasm for personal specialist area to staff and students
• Engage in professional development to improve teaching and learning practice, and update subject specialist knowledge
• Be prepared to operate on a flexible basis to meet the needs of the AES Team and the Centre as a whole
• Be available to cover lessons for absent colleagues as required
• Prepare for and participate in appropriate Centre events (e.g. induction activity, enrichment, Progression week University school events, award ceremonies etc)
• Promote a cohesive work ethic within the AES Team and the Centre as a whole

ABOUT YOU

• Certificate or preferably a Diploma, in teaching English as a Foreign Language.
• Qualified to Degree level or professional equivalent in a relevant subject area.
• Successful teaching and assessment experience at level 3 and 4
• Teaching experience at level 5 and/or 6 desirable
• Current experience in the delivery of Academic English
• Experience of teaching International Students