Academic English Tutor

At the London School of Science & Technology (LSST), we strive to profoundly impact the way people and organisations contribute to the world. We are a leading provider of Higher Education within the UK, with over **6000 **students across **5 **campuses (in **London, Luton and Birmingham**) and partnerships with the University of West London, De Montford University and Buckinghamshire New University.

London School of Science and Technology School is recruiting for English Academic Support Tutor to teach Academic Skills and Academic English (EAP) on our undergraduate for students for whom English is not their birth/first language.

**Key Responsibilities**:
1. Prepare and deliver an intensive workshop(s)/ bite size course(s) of Academic English and Academic Skills for students as preparation for their academic programme and throughout their academic journey.

2. Deliver English Academic Performance (EAP) materials to students who require additional support in their grasp of English for academic purposes.

3. Ensure that students are appropriately supported and provided with timely and constructive guidance for their academic development.

4. Accurate and timely record keeping via the LSST Student Management System (SMS).

5. Maintaining regular contact with colleagues (Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), Module Leads) to provide feedback on students’ progress.

6. Provide training and staff development opportunities in relation to best practices for supporting and assessing academic writing skills.

7. When required, refer students to Student Wellbeing team.

8. Refer Students as necessary to Educational Guidance Services (EGS).

9. Ensuring that all academic policies and processes of LSST and partners Universities are adhered to.

10. Maintain own professional development and best practice in supporting students’ academic needs.

11. Any other duties appropriate to the role.
- Degree in qualification in English or other relevant qualification
- A Qualification in Applied Linguistics and/or DipTESOL or DELTA (desirable).
- A TEFL-related Certificate with Cambridge or Trinity would be (desirable).
- Experience of EAP in an appropriate HE context.
- Relevant experience of English for academic support
- Experience in guiding and supporting students undertaking academic programmes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- The ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload.
- The ability to work well in a team and be collaborative.
- Digital literacy.
- Self-motivation.
- An enthusiastic educator who demonstrates passion in their support of students’ academic development and progression.

Location: Wembley, HA9 7AB

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Wembley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person