Associate Lecturer (Pre Sessional English)

About the job

Casual hourly paid - Fixed term: 16 July – 3 September 2025 (Including induction days)

Interview date: Week commencing 21 April 2025, Online or face-to-face

The University of Northampton is seeking to appoint experienced EAP teachers to contribute to the delivery of its summer 2025 Online and Face-to-face Pre-Sessional English programme.

Teachers will be involved in all aspects of Pre-Sessional provision, either online or face-to-face (including the planning and delivery of classes, student feedback and support) and will be expected to teach 15 hours per week online or 20-hours per week face-to-face and attend weekly staff meetings and development sessions. Teachers must commit for the entire duration of the course.

We will be offering an online version of our 6-week pre-sessional programme. You will be using Blackboard as the VLE and online teaching will be done via Blackboard Collaborate.

All Associate Lecturers will take part in a formal observation and have the option for a BALEAP-accredited observation which can be used as part of the TEAP Portfolio.

We currently have vacancies for the following course:

• PEP EAP 6-week course: 16 July – 3 September 2025 (Including induction days)

Please note that you must be resident in the UK for the duration of the course to be considered for the post.

About you

Applicants must have a first degree and a CELTA (or equivalent).

A DELTA (or equivalent), and/or a Master’s degree in a cognate subject (e.g. TESOL, Applied Linguistics) is highly desirable.

You should have significant experience in EFL and/or EAP with experience of developing/adapting teaching materials to ensure alignment with programme learning outcomes.

You should have experience of conducting and marking formative and summative assessments, and of providing high quality feedback to students. You should also have the ability to complete teaching-related administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.

You should be competent and confident in your use of ICT and learning technologies.

In order to teach on the online PEP, you will require access to the following equipment:

A computer/laptop

Headset with microphone

Webcam

Reliable, fast broadband

Qualifications

Essential: 

• First degree (any discipline) or equivalent relevant experience
• A recognised TEFL qualification (CELTA or equivalent)

Desirable:

• Diploma in English Language Teaching for Adults (DELTA) (or equivalent)
• TEAP qualification
• Master’s degree in a cognate subject (e.g. TESOL, Applied Linguistics)

Department

Educational Linguistics is an academic subject area, which is currently located in Library, Learning and Student Services (LLSS), although, as a result of recent re-structuring, the subject area will be relocating during the summer to the School of Professional Business Education, which is in the Faculty of Business and Law (FBL).

In addition to the Pre-sessional English Programmes (PEP), Educational Linguistics delivers undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, including the MA TESOL and BA International Education top-up. Educational Linguistics also runs Insessional EAP Taught sessions, workshops and tutorials catering for International Students as part of the UON Language Development Centre (LDC).

About us

At the University of Northampton, we are committed to supporting aspirations, creating opportunities, and delivering meaningful impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a progressive, inclusive environment where excellence thrives for our students and staff.

Our People
Our staff are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to building an inclusive community that values diversity, promotes wellbeing, and supports personal and professional growth. By developing a first-rate People Strategy, we aim to attract and retain top talent, enhance career progression, and ensure that every colleague feels empowered to achieve their best.

Our Values

• Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to excel.
• Sustainability: We are committed to becoming a net zero carbon institution, taking collective action for the benefit of society and the environment.
• Aspiration: We strive for excellence in all we do, empowering our staff, students, and partners to reach their highest potential.
• Trust: We build relationships based on respect, transparency, and shared goals.

Together, we are creating a future where our community, our work, and our impact truly make a difference.

Right to work

We are unable to accept applications from anyone who will be unable to carry out the work based in the UK.

Due to the requirements laid out by UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK, the University can only accept applications from individuals who currently have a status allowing them to work in the UK for this position. Due to this criteria, we regret that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

Equality

We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical, and sustainable environment that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment ensures an inclusive atmosphere for staff, students, and the public. We manage equality and diversity through key committees and formal policies, extending our responsibility to subsidiary companies and partnerships.

Together @ UON
Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

Together @ UON affirms our dedication to creating an environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equality. We aim to foster a space where all can thrive, aligning with our mission to transform lives and inspire change.

Commitments Include:

1. Creating an Inclusive Environment: Adopting a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination and ensuring all activities are inclusive.
2. Supporting Students and Staff: Strengthening mental health support, enhancing disability confidence, and ensuring academic and professional support.
3. Tackling Inequalities: Involving students in recruitment, integrating forums for equality data analysis, and supporting networks for protected characteristics.

UON’s Major Commitments:

• Disability Confident
• Standalone Pledge
• IHRA Working Definition

For more details, visit: Equality and Diversity at UON