Senior Lecturer in English Academic Purposes; FTC

Salary: £50,522 - £61,749 per annum

Employment type: Fixed Term Contract for 3 months

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Head of English Language Hub

Department: Learning Success Hub

Work arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days a week travel to Birmingham Campus (may fluctuate)

We are looking for a Senior Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) to play a key role in leading, developing, and overseeing a high‑quality academic English provision to support positive student engagement, progression, and academic success. This includes responsibility for timetabled EAP modules, optional workshops, tutorials, and associated academic and operational activity.

Working closely with the Head of the English Language Hub, fellow Senior EAP Lecturers, EAP Lecturers, and colleagues across the University, the role ensures the effective and consistent delivery of EAP provision aligned with institutional strategy, academic policies, and quality standards. The role encompasses teaching, curriculum development, quality assurance and enhancement, and operational administration, including engagement with external accreditation or professional bodies where appropriate.

• Ownership and development of EAP modules, programmes, or courses
• Overall academic responsibility for designated student cohorts
• Line management, mentoring, and support of EAP Lecturers
• Teaching and associated academic activities (typically up to 12 hours per week during teaching periods, as agreed with the Head of Department)
• Data capture, monitoring, and reporting to support quality assurance and student success
• Conducting English language admissions screening interviews, ensuring prospective students meet entry requirements and are linguistically prepared for success on their chosen academic programmes

• A CELTA qualification (or equivalent), alongside a completed undergraduate degree in English, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or a closely related subject
• Significant experience teaching EAP in Higher Education (minimum four years’ EAP teaching experience)
• A strong understanding of academic English, study skills, and inclusive teaching practices within UK or international HE settings
• Ability to line manage staff in an academic setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary academic team
• A kind, professional, and supportive approach, demonstrating empathy and respect in the workplace and classroom

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on top, with a Christmas closure
• Generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• BUPA Cash Plan
• Private Medical Insurance
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness – reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals.

Wednesday 24th June

On-line – Monday 29th June

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