English Language for Academic Purposes and Study Skills Pre-Sessional Programme Online and On-campus Hourly Paid Lecturer (HPL)

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025. 

We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success. 

*University status awarded in or after 1992

The Study Support Team 

The Study Support Team at UWL provides Pre-sessional English courses and Functional Skills maths and English opportunities to offer holders, students and the wider London population. The team also provides academic guidance and support to all current UWL students and offers a wide range of peer mentoring opportunities.   

The Role  

With an increasing demand for Pre-sessional English courses and an expanding take-up of existing courses, UWL is looking to recruit professional and enthusiastic HPL staff to deliver our online pre-sessional courses. For this role we are looking for Online and On-campus teaching of an English for Academic Purposes and Study Skills Pre-sessional Programme. Resources are in place, and you will be part of a small team of HPLs and have the support of the English for Academic Purposes Co-ordinator. 

The online course is delivered for four hours 9:00 until 13:00 Monday to Friday each week (20 hours per week), or four hours Monday to Thursday, 10:00 until 14:00 (16 hours per week) for the on-campus course. 

The online courses are either 15 weeks (6th May until 15th August), 10 weeks (9th June until 15th August), or6 weeks (7th July until 15th August).

We are running one on-campus course for 8 weeks from 7th July until 29th August. 

You must be available for the entirety of the required course length. 

The Person 

The successful candidate(s) will be experienced and professional English for Academic Purposes tutors with experience of delivering either online or face-to-face pre-sessional courses. For the online pre-sessional, candidates will need to be reliable remote workers who are confident about delivering engaging online EAP lessons and be competent and experienced in the use of recent technologies for teaching and administration.  

All candidates will need to be able to work effectively within a small team and have experience of working with students from a range of linguistic and cultural backgrounds. 

How to Apply  

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and upload your CV and Cover Letter. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0  

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process. 

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Matthew Ashcroft, English for Academic Purposes Coordinator: Matthew.Ashcroft@uwl.ac.uk  

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 7th April 2025.  

Additional Information  

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl 

The Study Support Team has a diverse representation in terms of staff from BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) backgrounds and LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to continue to increase diversity in our workforce. 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.  

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. 

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time. 

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Closing Date: 31 Mar 2025

Department: Academic

Salary: Hourly Rate of Pay: £51.20