Foreign Language Programme Coordinator & Language Tutor

Department
The Language Centre

Location
Ormskirk/UK

Salary
£38,205 to £42,978 per annum

Fixed term contract to cover maternity leave - Campus based role

Post Type
Full Time

Closing Date
Wednesday 10 July 2024

Reference
EHT1048-0624

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

This is a great opportunity for a Foreign Language Programme Coordinator and Language Tutor to join the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and be based in The Language Centre. The position provides not just the opportunity to teach, but the flexibility to enhance and improve the provision in all aspects and also gives you the opportunity to put creative practices in place to allow students to use and practice the language outside of the classroom as you teach on the language modules and evening courses.

You will act as a module leader on the language modules and perform all duties related to this title, coordinating and overseeing all academic aspects of the language modules and evening courses.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Lucy McClennan, Foreign Language Programme Coordinator and Language Tutor at Lucy.McClennan@edgehill.ac.uk.

About You

As a Foreign Language Programme Coordinator and Language Tutor you will have:

Competence or proficiency in languages offered by the Centre (French and Spanish are desirable but can be any of the other languages offered by the Centre)
Experience of teaching in Higher Education
Experience of leading or coordinating programmes
Attention to detail

Internal staff wishing to apply for a fixed term role as a secondment opportunity must discuss this with their existing line manager before applying.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
Free foreign language evening classes.
Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resources.
Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%
Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.