English Language Tutors: General English

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking to hire General English Language Tutors for on-campus summer teaching. The role prioritizes enabling students to communicate successfully in various real-life English-speaking situations. Candidates should demonstrate their readiness for a full contract from June to September and provide evidence of relevant skills and experience. The position offers generous holiday entitlements, access to a modern campus gym, and various personal development opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays

Discounted gym membership

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach English as an additional language.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Passion for delivering an exceptional student experience.

Responsibilities

• Design course materials using a range of pedagogical approaches.
• Facilitate general English language courses focusing on spoken fluency.

Job description

Are you qualified to teach English as an additional language? Are you able to motivate and inspire students? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience?

We have roles available for General English Language Tutors for on-campus summer teaching at the University of Leeds. The General English programme focuses on enabling students to communicate successfully in a range of authentic English-speaking situations, with spoken fluency a priority. Students learn by interacting with, and exploiting, numerous authentic text-types and experiences within episodic topic-based units. You will be part of a team of teachers who co-plan and design course materials using a range of pedagogical approaches.

You will need to be available for the full period of the contract 22 June 2026-4 September 2026 and take the time to review the points listed under the ‘What will you bring to the role? section of this Candidate Brief. You should provide evidence and examples of how your skills and experience are relevant to these points in your application.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

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