KENT PRE-SESSIONAL COURSE IN EAP/
EAP TUTOR JOB DESCRIPTION
POST TITLE:
Tutors in Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes
SALARY SCALE:
(Block 1) 17-week course (+1 unpaid reading week): 25 Apr – 30 Aug 2013
(Block 2) 11-week course: 13 Jun – Fri 30 Aug 2013
(Block 3) 6-week course: 18 Jul – Fri 30 Aug 2013
(Block 4) 4-week course: 16 Aug – 13 Sep 2013
Please see details in this document which clarify arrival times for induction
purposes.
Grade 6 Spine Point 24
£34.94 per hr Teaching Activity (TA)
£16.28 per hr Additional Activity (AA)
Claimable hours will be set according to a defined timetable which is based on
19.5 hours of teaching (TA) and 3 hours of tutorials (AA) per teaching week (in
blocks of 4, 6, 11 or 17), equivalent to £730.17 per week.
There will also be a paid induction of 10 hrs (AA)
DEPT:
CONTRACT:
Please see details later in this document which refer to induction arrangements.
Centre for English and World Languages (CEWL)
Assistant Lecturer – Hourly Paid
(Time sheets submitted by the 5th of each calendar month will be paid by the end
of the same month. Unfortunately, advances are not available)
Please see the Online Role Profile for Assistant Lecturers which supports this job
description and acts as an overarching guidance tool for this type of employment.
LOCATION:
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CLOSING DATE
University of Kent, Canterbury
The Director of The Centre for English and World Languages. Working to an
agenda set by the International Pathways Managers
Teaching students studying on the University of Kent’s BALEAP-accredited Presessional English for Academic Purposes courses.
In line with the Teacher Competencies , as described by BALEAP, tutors will be
responsible for facilitating students’ acquisition of the language, skills and
strategies required for studying in a higher education context and to support
students’ understanding of approaches to interpreting and responding to the
requirements of academic tasks and their related processes.
In line with different stages of the programme there are two closing dates for
applications:
Monday 25/03/2013, 23.55 - Block 2
Monday 06/05/2013, 23.55 - Block 3
Webcam interviews will be considered.
KENT INTERNATIONAL PATHWAYS AND THE CENTRE FOR ENGLISH
AND WORLD LANGUAGES
Kent International Pathways is a newly launched entity within the Centre for English and World
Languages (CEWL) at the University of Kent. It specialises in the delivery of modules, programmes
and short courses in English for Academic Purposes.
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EAP TUTOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Modes of study currently provide credit-bearing and non-credit-bearing EAP and pathway
opportunities for undergraduate and post-graduate students.
Kent International Pathways and CEWL’s objectives play a key role in the University’s
Internationalisation Strategy. The Centre aims to address the linguistic, academic and cultural needs
of international students.
JOB PURPOSE
The purpose of Kent International Pathways’ Pre-sessional EAP Tutor roles is to provide the key
teaching, training, assessment and student support required for the delivery of the University’s Presessional courses, which run from April to September, with four staged course intakes in April, June,
July and August respectively. Students taking the course are preparing for both postgraduate and
undergraduate entry in a wide range of different subject areas. The cohort also comprises a group of
Junior Year abroad Students with particular learning requirements.
The positions will report to the Director of CEWL and the post holders will work most closely with the
Centre’s International Pathways Managers who coordinate the delivery of this course. Appointees will
work and teach alongside some of the Centre’s permanent members of staff. The Course’s pastoral
care will be managed in accordance with the University of Kent’s PASS system which will be
coordinated by CEWL’s Senior Tutor and Student Support Officer.
Due to the complex nature of the Course applicants are kindly asked to ensure that they do not have
any pre-existing leave requirement during their preferred period of employment as this cannot be
facilitated.
THE COURSE
Given the challenging and target-focused nature of the Course, tutors will be required to follow a
structured specification and syllabus, in order to ensure, as far as possible that set materials are
covered and learning outcomes are met.
MARKING AND ASSESSMENT
Post-holders will be required to mark any homework or assessments which form part of the formative
requirements of the course, in addition to the final assessment which takes the form of the Kent
International Test of English (KITE). The hourly teaching rate includes an in-built uplift which is
intended to cover this type of marking and meeting activity.
MEETINGS & CPD SESSIONS
Weekly meetings will be held once a fortnight after teaching finishes and all Pre-sessional teaching
staff are required to attend. There will also be a number of CPD sessions held during the course to
brief staff on University policy and to discuss professionally-related issues. Staff may also be asked to
lead sessions at times. Tutors will also be asked to keep a short reflective EAP journal based on the
needs of the group they have worked with and referring to their group’s particular learning
requirements. This will include:
 Key areas where the tutor feels they have developed and or require development
 The tutor’s approach to realising the syllabus
 Recommendations for syllabus enhancement
SOCIAL EVENTS
A programme of social activity is organised by our Social Events Organiser. These events take place
on Wednesday afternoons and in the evenings. Tutors are welcome to attend where possible, but are
not able to claim any additional hours.
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ACCOMMODATION AND PARKING
On-campus accommodation can usually be arranged, subject to availability, by teaching staff on the
Pre-sessional courses, through The University’s Conference Office.
It should be noted however, that any accommodation available is designed for student occupation and
is basic in nature. Arrangements for accommodation are made directly by the individual with the
Conference Office and CEWL does not involve itself with any such arrangements or associated
queries. Other off-campus accommodation options may be found on the University’s website at the
following link: http://www.kent.ac.uk/accommodation/canterbury/off-campus/index.html
All staff at the University are required to purchase a parking permit. This can be organised directly
through our parking division and the cost is likely to be less than £10.00 for a block of 6 weeks. Please
note that a staff number may be required before this can be organised.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
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The teaching of English for Academic Purposes through skills-based classes and project work
The following of a clearly defined specification and syllabus
Development of any additional teaching resources according to your group’s requirements
Maintenance of attendance records
The provision of pastoral support to students
Marking of homework and assessments, including the final KITE
Liaison with other members of CEWL
The attendance of weekly meetings or any other ad hoc meeting which may be required
Attendance of and contribution to CPD sessions
INDUCTION
Tutors will be required to attend 10 hours of paid (TA) induction on the Thursday (5 hours) and Friday
(5 hours) before the commencement of the first course they teach on. Once an offer of employment
has been made tutors will be given access to a series of online induction materials available on
Moodle, the University’s VLE.
BANK HOLIDAYS
Any Bank Holidays which occurs during the teaching period and where no teaching is held will be paid
according to the timetabled hours which would have applied had that day not been a Bank Holiday.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
The person specification details the necessary skills, qualifications, experience or other attributes
needed to carry out the job. Applications are assessed against each of the criteria either at application
or interview stage. Applications will be deemed unsuccessful if an essential criterion is not met. This
may also help you self-select if you are suitable for the role.
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
A first degree
A postgraduate degree
A postgraduate degree associated with the English language
teaching or (Applied) Linguistics
A postgraduate certificate or diploma such as CELTA or
DELTA or equivalent
In-service training/practice of EAP in a relevant context
A high level of English language proficiency
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EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE
Recent experience in the field of teaching EAP in association
with Undergraduate and Postgraduate study
*A close match with BALEAP competency statements (see
below)
Discernable practical knowledge of the challenges posed in
teaching on EAP courses and/or Pre-sessional Courses
Experience of teaching multi-national groups of students ,
preferably both in the UK and overseas
Experience of student academic and pastoral support in the
University context.
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*Summary of competency statements from the BALEAP Teacher Competency Framework
Academic practice
Academic contexts
Disciplinary differences
Academic discourse
Personal learning, development and
autonomy
EAP students
Student needs
Student critical thinking
Student autonomy
An EAP teacher will have a reasonable knowledge of the organizational,
educational and communicative policies, practices, values
and conventions of universities.
be able to recognize and explore disciplinary differences
and how they influence the way knowledge is expanded
and communicated.
have a high level of systemic language knowledge including
knowledge of discourse analysis.
recognize the importance of applying to his or her own
practice the standards expected of students and other
academic staff.
An EAP teacher will understand the requirements of the target context that students wish to
enter as well as the needs of students in relation to their
prior learning experiences and how these might influence
their current educational expectations.
the role of critical thinking in academic contexts and will
employ tasks, processes and interactions that require
students to demonstrate critical thinking skills.
the importance of student autonomy in academic contexts
and will employ tasks, processes and interactions that
require students to work effectively in groups or
independently as appropriate.
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Curriculum development
Syllabus and programme development
Text processing and text production
Programme implementation
Teaching practices
Assessment practices
An EAP teacher will understand the main types of language syllabus and will be able to
transform a syllabus into a programme that addresses
students’ needs in the academic context within which the
EAP course is located.
approaches to text classification and discourse analysis and
will be able to organize courses, units and tasks around
whole texts or text segments in ways that develop students’
processing and production of spoken and written texts.
An EAP teacher will be
familiar with the methods, practices and techniques of
communicative language teaching and be able to locate
these within an academic context and relate them to
teaching the language and skills required by academic
tasks and processes.
able to assess academic language and skills tasks using
formative and summative. assessment.
OTHER SKILLS / ABILITIES
Good administrator and record keeper
Good IT skills
Strong intercultural and interpersonal skills
Approachable and consultative
Effective and diplomatic communication skills
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ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES
Is aware of the importance of inclusivity, equality and diversity
Has a can-do and proactive approach to work
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