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English Academic Purposes - Tutor

English Academic Purposes - Tutor
Cardiff University Prifysgol Caerdydd

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Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Salary
GBP 33482.00 36130.00 YEAR
Job posted on August 12, 2025
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Job Description:
Position: English for Academic Purposes - Tutor
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English for Academic Purposes - Tutor

We are looking for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Tutors, to be based full-time at our new Cardiff University Kazakhstan campus in Astana September to December 2025 supporting our new Foundation Year student cohort

In This Role, You Will

  • Deliver English language instruction on credit-bearing modules
  • Conduct assessments and provide feedback
  • Manage administrative responsibilities relating to the modules

We’d Like To Hear From You If You

  • have significant relevant experience of delivering EAP with a Higher Education environment

Cardiff University Kazakhstan (CU Kazakhstan) is the first overseas campus of Cardiff University. This marks an exciting and significant step in Cardiff University’s continued global development and commitment to delivering world-class education to students across Central Asia. As the only member of the elite Russell Group of UK research universities with a campus in Kazakhstan, Cardiff University is bringing over 140 years of academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and impactful social change to its new Astana campus.

The ELP Tutors will deliver high-quality provision designed to develop students’ language and study skills for progression to degree-level studies. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new academic venture and support students on their higher education journey.

The roles are full time, fixed term from 22 September to 12 December 2025.

The posts are based in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Salary: £33,482 - £36,130 per annum (Grade
5). The salary will be competitive and commensurate with the responsibilities of the role.

Further information regarding salary, relocation support, visa assistance and accommodation will be provided throughout the application process.

Date advert posted:
Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Closing date:
Friday, 15 August 2025

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.

In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.



Job Description

The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Tutor plays a key role in supporting university students by delivering exceptional English language instruction tailored to their academic needs. Their primary focus is helping learners develop the linguistic skills required to succeed in their studies.

In this position, the tutor employs dynamic and creative teaching methods to motivate students while offering personalized academic guidance and mentorship. Additionally, they teach to a specifically designed scheme of work, evaluating student progress, and providing ongoing support to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Undertake teaching and assessment across two credit bearing EAP language modules between September to December in the Foundation Year of our four-year degree programme. Cardiff University in Kazakhstan
  • To teach on the specified modules for a maximum of 22 hours per week following a timetable and guidelines provided by the Course Coordinator/Course Manager.
  • To actively engage with all pre-course preparation and induction activities.
  • To use the specified course scheme of work to prepare and teach appropriate material for lessons.
  • To select / create supplementary materials as appropriate, according to the needs of the students and in accordance with the syllabus, assessment fit, course aims and mode of delivery.
  • To maintain appropriate teaching and admin records for the specified programme: e.g. keep electronic lesson-by-lesson register of class work up to date and record accurate daily attendance; and produce mid-course and end-course reports of a required standard and to a set deadline.
  • To participate in the administration and…

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