Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.

The Role

We are looking to recruit experienced tutors to deliver English for Academic Purposes (EAP) modules in Hainan (Lingshui), China.

These modules are embedded into programmes delivered as part of a new collaboration between Coventry University and Communication University of China (Communication University of China – Coventry College). The English for Academic Purposes modules will support successful study on Engineering and Arts & Humanities programmes at Undergraduate, Masters and PhD level.

Successful candidates will have substantial previous EAP teaching experience, experience of teaching large groups of learners, will be familiar with using a VLE such as Moodle to support teaching and with using Microsoft Teams for teaching remotely. The successful candidate will be based in Hainan as delivery of these modules is expected to be face-to-face. However, remote teaching may be undertaken temporarily if circumstances require it.

Further details:

• This position starts to start ASAP and is an initial contract of 2 years with possibility of extension based on successful probationary period (6 months) and performance.
• 36.5 hours per week; up to 20 contact hours (lectures, seminars, tutorials) plus lesson preparation & marking, office hours
• Support from UK-based team and on-site Course Leader; some course materials provided.

Our Successful Candidate

Alongside experience of Teaching English for Academic Purposes on a pre-sessional, international Foundation and/or in-sessional programme, our successful candidate will require:

• Undergraduate degree
• CELTA, Trinity Cert TESOL or equivalent
• Diploma level qualification and/or Masters in a relevant subject
• Experience of teaching large groups; experience of teaching remotely/online
• Native or near native speaker (IELTS 8.0 or above) standard of written and spoken English

This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University Group, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution (leave to be taken outside semester teaching times)
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To work scheme
• Work visa for China (dependent on successful application)
• On campus accommodation available to rent (private)

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

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