Job Description

Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Application Deadline: 7 October 2026

Department: Academic Unit

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Canary Wharf, London

Compensation: £38,784 - £43,500 / year

Description

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 contribute to the delivery of high-quality English language provision, while supporting curriculum development, English language assessment, quality assurance, and the University’s embedded academic language strategy. The role combines high-quality teaching with contribution to assessment, partnership working, and the enhancement of English language provision across the University.

The role is based at the London Canary Wharf campus but will also support staff and students across other teaching sites. Travel between sites will therefore be required.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Produce valid, reliable and appropriate assessment materials and test items for admissions purposes.
• Support moderation, standardisation and quality assurance activities.
• Plan and deliver engaging, student-centred EAP and English language teaching across in-sessional programmes.
• Provide individual and small group tutorials to support students with language and academic skills.
• Assess students through formative and summative assessment, providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Monitor student progress and identify students requiring additional language support.
• Contribute to the design, review and evaluation of EAP curricula and teaching materials.
• Develop discipline-specific academic language resources and embedded academic language activities.
• Contribute to the design, delivery and moderation of English language proficiency assessments.
• Work collaboratively with academic schools, professional services, admissions teams and external partners.
• Contribute to the University's internationalisation agenda and quality enhancement activities.
• Engage in continuing professional development and undertake administrative duties effectively.

About You

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• A recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification
• DELTA, DipTESOL, or a closely related qualification in English language teaching
• Minimum 2 years Higher Education EAP teaching experience
• Experience of assessing English language proficiency

Desirable

• Master's degree in Applied Linguistics, TESOL or closely related discipline
• Fellowship of Advance HE or PGCHE (or willingness to complete)
• Experience developing English language assessments.
• Experience working collaboratively with academic departments.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Generous annual leave package with 25 days plus bank holidays/ closure days, supporting a healthy work life balance
• Flexible hybrid working options, including the ability to work from home
• Access to the TELUS Health Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential counselling, wellbeing tools and 24/7 support
• Free annual eye test for VDU users, with a Specsavers voucher including up to £70 contribution towards glasses or sunglasses
• Access to Hapi Benefits, providing exclusive retail discounts, lifestyle savings and wellbeing perks
• Workplace pension scheme to support long term financial security
• Enhanced company sick policy
• Statutory Maternity and Paternity Pays to support growing families
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to support career progression

If you have the experience and passion to support students in developing their academic English and succeeding in higher education, we would love to hear from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.