Pre-Sessional Tutor, Language and Study Skills
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Job Description: The Pre-Sessional Tutor role at the International Pathway College involves teaching English Language to international students, both online and on campus. Candidates are expected to possess relevant qualifications and experience in English Language Teaching, particularly in English for Academic Purposes. Responsibilities include delivering lessons, assessing student performance, and providing feedback. The position is full-time and fixed-term, with specific teaching dates outlined for the Pre-Sessional courses in 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teaching lessons and conducting academic tutorials.
- Monitoring student completion of tasks and administering assessments.
- Providing feedback to students on their work.
- Supervising student work and assisting with learning problems.
- Contributing to team-taught course units and marking assessments.
- Engaging with technology-enhanced learning and IT systems.
- Taking on specific administrative activities related to the role.
Skills Required:
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent.
- Relevant level 5 teaching qualification (e.g., CELTA, Trinity Cert TESOL, PGCE).
- Knowledge of ELT in the context of English for Academic Purposes.
- High level of digital literacy and familiarity with educational technology.
- Experience in English Language Teaching, particularly with international students.
- Able to provide effective feedback and support for study skills.
- Attention to detail and timekeeping in administrative tasks.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: York
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Department International Pathway College
Salary £31,637 - £36,130 per year
Grade Grade 5
Contract status Fixed term
Hours of work Full-time
Based at York
Posted Date 16/06/2025
Job Reference 13892
Documents Job Description 13892.pdf (PDF, 315.77kb)
Role Description
Department The International Pathway College (IPC) has some exciting teaching opportunities for suitably qualified and experienced English Language Tutors to join our core team. Our Pre-Sessional courses will be delivered online and on campus in 2025.
Role The ideal candidate will demonstrate they have the appropriate skills, experience and qualifications for the context of the teaching role they are applying for (online and/or on campus). Your responsibilities will include teaching lessons, monitoring student completion of tasks set, conducting academic tutorials, administering and marking assessments, and providing feedback to students.
Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent
- Relevant level 5 teaching qualification e.g. Cambridge ESOL CELTA, Trinity Cert TESOL or PGCE in English/modern languages with ELT/TESOL subsidiary
- Knowledge of ELT within the context of English for Academic Purposes and Higher Education
- Knowledge and understanding of technology enhanced learning
- High level of digital literacy and ability to make the best use of IT systems, devices and software applications such as Google Workspace for Education
- Aware of assessment techniques for writing and speaking skills, and providing effective feedback
- Ability to deliver teaching sessions, and contribute to team-taught course units
- Ability to mark written work, presentations, projects, and examinations with reference to language and study skills, and provide appropriate feedback to students
- Able to supervise student work, provide advice on study skills, and assist with learning problems
- Capable to take on specific administrative activities, paying due regard to detail and timekeeping
- Experience in a relevant area of English Language Teaching including some experience of English for Academic Purposes
- Experience in teaching international students from different cultural and language backgrounds, and familiarity with associated challenges and opportunities
Pre-Sessional programme dates
Tutor induction There will be a paid induction at the start of the programme.
Online Pre-Sessional programme dates
Online 6-week Pre-Sessional Monday 7 July to Friday 22 August 2025 (including an initial Induction week)
Online 4-week Pre-Sessional Wednesday 16 July to Friday 22 August 2025 (including an initial three-day Induction)
On campus Pre-Sessional programme dates
On campus 6-week Pre-Sessional Monday 14 July to Friday 29 August 2025 (including an initial Induction week
On campus 4-week Pre-Sessional Wednesday 30 July to Friday 29 August 2025 (including an initial three-day Induction)
Interview date: This is a rolling recruitment. Interviews will be held online via Zoom with the date to be confirmed.
In order to qualify for a position you must be able to work and be based in the UK.
For informal enquiries: please contact alex.dawson@york.ac.uk
Condition of employment This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form. Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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Job Description: The Pre-Sessional Tutor role at the International Pathway College involves teaching English Language to international students, both online and on campus. Candidates are expected to possess relevant qualifications and experience in English Language Teaching, particularly in English for Academic Purposes. Responsibilities include delivering lessons, assessing student performance, and providing feedback. The position is full-time and fixed-term, with specific teaching dates outlined for the Pre-Sessional courses in 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teaching lessons and conducting academic tutorials.
- Monitoring student completion of tasks and administering assessments.
- Providing feedback to students on their work.
- Supervising student work and assisting with learning problems.
- Contributing to team-taught course units and marking assessments.
- Engaging with technology-enhanced learning and IT systems.
- Taking on specific administrative activities related to the role.
Skills Required:
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent.
- Relevant level 5 teaching qualification (e.g., CELTA, Trinity Cert TESOL, PGCE).
- Knowledge of ELT in the context of English for Academic Purposes.
- High level of digital literacy and familiarity with educational technology.
- Experience in English Language Teaching, particularly with international students.
- Able to provide effective feedback and support for study skills.
- Attention to detail and timekeeping in administrative tasks.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: York
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Department International Pathway College
Salary £31,637 - £36,130 per year
Grade Grade 5
Contract status Fixed term
Hours of work Full-time
Based at York
Posted Date 16/06/2025
Job Reference 13892
Documents Job Description 13892.pdf (PDF, 315.77kb)
Role Description
Department The International Pathway College (IPC) has some exciting teaching opportunities for suitably qualified and experienced English Language Tutors to join our core team. Our Pre-Sessional courses will be delivered online and on campus in 2025.
Role The ideal candidate will demonstrate they have the appropriate skills, experience and qualifications for the context of the teaching role they are applying for (online and/or on campus). Your responsibilities will include teaching lessons, monitoring student completion of tasks set, conducting academic tutorials, administering and marking assessments, and providing feedback to students.
Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent
- Relevant level 5 teaching qualification e.g. Cambridge ESOL CELTA, Trinity Cert TESOL or PGCE in English/modern languages with ELT/TESOL subsidiary
- Knowledge of ELT within the context of English for Academic Purposes and Higher Education
- Knowledge and understanding of technology enhanced learning
- High level of digital literacy and ability to make the best use of IT systems, devices and software applications such as Google Workspace for Education
- Aware of assessment techniques for writing and speaking skills, and providing effective feedback
- Ability to deliver teaching sessions, and contribute to team-taught course units
- Ability to mark written work, presentations, projects, and examinations with reference to language and study skills, and provide appropriate feedback to students
- Able to supervise student work, provide advice on study skills, and assist with learning problems
- Capable to take on specific administrative activities, paying due regard to detail and timekeeping
- Experience in a relevant area of English Language Teaching including some experience of English for Academic Purposes
- Experience in teaching international students from different cultural and language backgrounds, and familiarity with associated challenges and opportunities
Pre-Sessional programme dates
Tutor induction There will be a paid induction at the start of the programme.
Online Pre-Sessional programme dates
Online 6-week Pre-Sessional Monday 7 July to Friday 22 August 2025 (including an initial Induction week)
Online 4-week Pre-Sessional Wednesday 16 July to Friday 22 August 2025 (including an initial three-day Induction)
On campus Pre-Sessional programme dates
On campus 6-week Pre-Sessional Monday 14 July to Friday 29 August 2025 (including an initial Induction week
On campus 4-week Pre-Sessional Wednesday 30 July to Friday 29 August 2025 (including an initial three-day Induction)
Interview date: This is a rolling recruitment. Interviews will be held online via Zoom with the date to be confirmed.
In order to qualify for a position you must be able to work and be based in the UK.
For informal enquiries: please contact alex.dawson@york.ac.uk
Condition of employment This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form. Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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