Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

About the role

Bath Spa U Ltd is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) to join the English Language Unit. The postholder will deliver high-quality English language teaching, support curriculum development, assessment and quality assurance, and contribute to the university’s academic language strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Produce valid, reliable assessment materials and test items for admissions.
• Support moderation, standardisation and quality-assurance activities.
• Plan and deliver engaging, student-centred EAP and English language programmes.
• Provide individual and small-group tutorials to develop language and academic skills.
• Assess students through formative and summative methods and give timely feedback.
• Monitor progress and identify learners needing additional support.
• Contribute to the design, review and evaluation of EAP curricula and resources.
• Develop discipline-specific academic language activities and resources.
• Collaborate with academic schools, professional services, admissions and external partners.
• Support the university’s internationalisation agenda and quality-enhancement initiatives.

Required profile

• A recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent.
• DELTA, DipTESOL or a closely related English language teaching qualification.
• Minimum two years of higher-education EAP teaching experience.
• Experience assessing English language proficiency.
• Desirable: Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics, TESOL or related field.
• Desirable: Fellowship of Advance HE or PGCHE (or willingness to complete).
• Desirable: Experience developing English language assessments and working collaboratively with academic departments.

What we offer

• Generous annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Flexible hybrid working, including home-working options.
• Access to TELUS Health Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free annual eye test and Specsavers voucher up to £70.
• Hapi Benefits providing retail discounts and wellbeing perks.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Enhanced sick policy and statutory maternity/paternity pay.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.