About this role
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.
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 academic team on the integration of Academic Skills in the wider curriculum supporting with the design and delivery.
Student Success and Retention
Use student data and feedback to identify trends, evaluate interventions and inform continuous improvement activities. Proactively engage with students identified through institutional processes as requiring additional academic support. Support on the development and delivery of needs analysis tools to ensure support is responsive to individual student needs and strengths.
Partnership Working
Work collaboratively with academic, careers and student experience staff to identify language-related barriers to learning and develop strategies that support student success and retention.
Quality and Compliance
Contribute to the evaluation and continuous enhancement of EAP provision through analysis of student outcomes, feedback and sector best practice. Monitor student attendance, participation and academic progress within EAP provision, identifying students requiring additional support and implementing appropriate interventions.
General Responsibilities
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of practice. Undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post as reasonably required.
ABOUT YOU
Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification. Relevant qualification in education, learning development, coaching, teaching or a related discipline DELTA, DipTESOL, MA TESOL, MA Applied Linguistics, PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification. Postgraduate qualification in Education, Learning Development, Coaching, Psychology or a related field.
Essential
Working in English for Academic Purposes or related environment
Desirable
Working in education contexts including Higher Education and with International Students
Location: University of Huddersfield – London Campus, Stratford, Greater London
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