Academic Skills Coach - English
Job in
Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-09
Listing for:
Study Group
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-07-09
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Tutoring, Academic, Academic Advising & Student Services, English Teacher / ESL TEFL
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Contract Type:
Full-Time, Permanent
Location:
University of Huddersfield – London Campus, Stratford, Greater London
Salary: up to £36,000 per annum.
The Academic Skills Coach – English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is responsible for coordinating delivering the University's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) provision while providing high-quality academic skills coaching that enables students to achieve their academic potential and succeed in higher education.
The postholder will lead the planning, coordination, delivery and continuous enhancement of EAP provision, ensuring that academic language support is responsive to student needs and aligned with programme and institutional objectives. They will design and deliver EAP classes, workshops and embedded academic language support that develop students' academic reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, alongside critical thinking, research, academic integrity and independent learning.
This role is central to the School’s approach to promoting the highest standards of Academic Integrity and supporting a diverse cohort of international students to understand and embody these standards in their practice.
In addition to managing EAP provision, the postholder will provide personalised one-to-one and group academic skills coaching, supporting students to overcome barriers to learning, develop effective study strategies and build confidence in their academic abilities. Through targeted interventions and evidence-informed practice, they will identify students requiring additional academic or language support and implement tailored development plans that improve engagement, progression, retention and degree attainment.
Working collaboratively with academic staff, programme teams and professional services, the Academic Skills Coach will ensure that academic skills and EAP provision are integrated into the student experience, contribute to curriculum enhancement, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of support services, and drive continuous improvement in line with institutional priorities for student success, graduate outcomes and educational excellence.
ABOUT
THE ROLE
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Teaching and Delivery
* Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes and academic language support sessions for students from diverse linguistic and educational backgrounds.
* Design and deliver teaching that develops students' academic English proficiency across reading, writing, listening and speaking skills required for successful study in higher education.
* Support students in developing discipline-specific academic communication skills, including academic writing conventions, critical reading, seminar participation, presentations, research communication and academic vocabulary development.
* Assess students' English language and academic communication skills, providing constructive feedback and targeted interventions to support continuous improvement.
Student Academic Development
* Provide one-to-one academic skills coaching to students, supporting the development of academic confidence, resilience and effective learning strategies.
* Support students in understanding academic expectations within UK higher education, including academic integrity, critical thinking, independent learning and scholarly communication.
* Support students in developing effective study habits, time management, organisation, goal setting and self-regulation skills.
* Identify barriers to academic success and develop personalised action plans to support student students at risk of academic underperformance, withdrawal or disengagement.
Workshop and Resource Development
* Deliver workshops and embedded academic language support in collaboration with academic programmes to enhance student engagement, attainment and progression.
* Develop and adapt EAP teaching materials, lesson plans, learning activities and assessment resources that align with programme learning outcomes and student needs.
* Create engaging and accessible learning resources, guidance materials and digital content to support student learning.
* Work collaboratively with the…
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