Job Description

Job number

ACA00460

Faculties

Academic Services

Departments

Institute for Extended Learning

Salary or Salary range

43,863 - 49,017 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - On site only

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

23 Feb 2026

About the role

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Summer Presessional Tutors will deliver the 6-week summer Presessional course to prospective Imperial postgraduate students. The course is uniquely STEMM focused as it uses in-house materials designed to engage students with Imperial research and Imperial researchers as they acquire competence and confidence in academic STEMM communication.

What you would be doing

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You will manage two small groups of students (approximately 12-14 students per class) and provide targeted classroom input and feedback to scaffold and monitor students' development of the discourse and competencies they need to succeed on their chosen degree programme. You will deliver the course on campus but in a paperless bring-your-own-device (BYOD) format with all resources and materials provided online via Microsoft 365 apps and Canvas.

What we are looking for

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We are looking to to appoint a number of experienced, adaptable and well-qualified full-time EAP tutors with:


A first degree, and a completed DELTA (or equivalent) and/or a completed postgraduate degree in Applied Linguistics/TESOL/EAP or other relevant area. Proven classroom teaching skills with experience of teaching an existing course syllabus, and assessing EAP students at a range of levels in higher education contexts or similar in the UK or abroad Ability and willingness to engage with complex material from a range of STEMM disciplines Ability to work as part of a team to share ideas and practice and work independently as appropriate Positive and professional attitude towards, and communication with, colleagues and students Awareness of, and sensitivity to, diversity in the workplace

The course runs from Monday 10 August to Friday 18 September 2026 incl. with 3 days' tutor induction from Wednesday 5 August to Friday 7 August 2026.



N.B. Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the course, including induction.

What we can offer you

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The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity. Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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The Centre for Academic English is a busy and dynamic team of people who believe in, and are committed to, providing the highest quality of academic language and literacy courses to support the research and teaching of STEMM subjects at Imperial College London. The Centre provides a range of courses and workshops to better support university members in communicating their science more powerfully and more effectively. Our sector-leading summer Presessional programme is a key part of this provision.



Interviews are likely to be held the week of 9 March 2026.



Should you have any queries about the post, please contact: english@imperial.ac.uk.

Available documents

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



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About Imperial

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Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.



As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.



This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.



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