Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (HE)

Job Title: Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (HE)
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £25,681 - £28,792 per annum pro rata of £38,784 - £43,482 per annum - AC2
Job type: Permanent - part time (24.50 hours per week)
UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.
The Role:
University College Birmingham is seeking to appoint up to 5 Lecturers in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) to support the delivery of Transnational Education (TNE) programmes delivered in partnership with international institutions.
This role focuses on the planning, delivery and assessment of contextualised academic English provision for international students studying on UCB‑validated programmes overseas. The postholder will support students in developing the academic language and study skills required for successful progression into English‑medium higher education, ensuring consistency of standards and alignment with University expectations.
The post is offered on a permanent, fractional basis, equivalent to 0.66 FTE, and includes allocated time for teaching, preparation, assessment and marking activity in support of TNE delivery.
We are looking for committed and experienced EAP practitioners who have:
* Experience teaching English for Academic Purposes in higher education
* Experience supporting international students, ideally within online or transnational contexts
* A DELTA or equivalent Level 7 teaching qualification
* Strong digital literacy and confidence using online learning technologies
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* A student-centred approach and commitment to high‑quality academic provision
Experience of TNE delivery is desirable, but applicants with strong online EAP experience and interest in international education are encouraged to apply.
Benefits:
* Generous allocation of annual leave
* 38 days' paid leave per year (pro-rata for fractional posts)
* 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
* Teachers' Pension Scheme
* Employer's contribution - 28.6%
* Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
* Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
* Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
* Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
* A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology and cycle.
* Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
* Free on-site gym membership
Extra Information:
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
Closing Date - Friday 7th August 2026.
Interview Date - Tuesday 18th August 2026.
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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Lecturer, English Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, English Teacher, HNC/D Lecturer, Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher will also be considered for this role