EFL Instructors

The Language Academy invites applications from qualified, experienced EFL Instructors to join the team delivering the English Summer School’s portfolio of EFL short courses in July and August 2024. There are 4.5, 6.5 and 8.5) week contracts available. Please state which programme you are applying for on your application form. 

The posts are full time, fixed term contracts due to covering the specific timeframes of the programme, including up to 20 hours a week class contact time and involving attendance off campus on trips and visits. Instructors will also carry out marking and tutorial work and will be expected to attend weekly team meetings. A 3 day induction period will be arranged prior to the start of the short courses. You must be available for the whole of that course, including the 3 day induction.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, relevant EFL experience, preferably in UK HE institutions, and hold relevant teaching qualifications: CELTA/Cert TESOL or equivalent.

Self-catering accommodation on campus can be arranged if required.

Informal enquiries: please contact: Matt Thurston, MThurston@uclan.ac.uk

Interview Date: The first interviews will be week commencing 22 April 2024. Interviews will be held at regular intervals until the posts are filled. We may close the vacancy early if all posts all filled before the closing date. 

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.

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We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

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Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, UCLan will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.