EAP Pre-Sessional Coordinator

Are you passionate about English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and eager to contribute to a dynamic postgraduate Art and Design environment? The Royal College of Art is seeking an EAP Pre-Sessional Coordinator to lead the operational delivery of our bespoke Pre-Sessional EAP courses for postgraduate Art and Design students. This role provides a unique opportunity to combine your expertise in EAP course leadership with an enthusiasm for creative and collaborative academic environments.

About the Role

In this pivotal, non-academic role, you will be responsible for the seamless operationalisation of our Spring and Summer Pre-Sessional courses. You will lead course setup, staff recruitment, and provide essential administrative support, while working closely with college departments to ensure the successful delivery of courses designed specifically for postgraduate Art and Design students.

Main Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership: Take ownership of course setup, including teaching and administrative processes.
• Team Coordination: Recruit, line manage, and mentor a dedicated team of pre-sessional EAP tutors, with HR and Academic Skills support.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Liaise with professional services teams for student recruitment, communications, and onboarding.
• Content & Quality Assurance: Review and enhance course content in partnership with the Academic Skills team and oversee quality assurance, feedback, and reporting.
• Team Development: Develop a supportive CPD programme for EAP tutors of varied experience levels, showcasing best practices in EAP.
• Assessment Leadership: Oversee course assessments, including marking, moderation, and feedback processes.
• In-sessional Engagement: Offer limited in-sessional support to foster continuity with RCA programme teaching and curriculum familiarity.

Qualifications & Skills

• MA in a suitably related - EAP/linguistics field or experience
• Postgraduate teaching qualification
• Demonstrated experience in EAP course leadership, including substantial administrative and collaborative team leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of EAP best practices in academic skills teaching, both online and in-person.
• Proven ability to lead CPD initiatives and mentor teaching staff in a supportive, collaborative way.
• Enthusiasm for Art and Design postgraduate education, with a resourceful and creative approach to challenge-solving.

Why Join Us?

This is an ideal role for an individual who thrives on flexibility, proactive leadership, and creative problem-solving. You will have the chance to contribute to a growing course, introducing innovative ideas and establishing best practices for EAP Pre-Sessional programmes in an inspiring art and design context.

Please Note: This role requires availability for all three pre-sessional courses (Spring, Summer 8-week, and Summer 4-week), working in a hybrid model with hours of 8:30-4:30 or 9:00-5:00 as course schedules dictate.

Apply Now: Join our community at the intersection of art, design, and academia and make a tangible impact on the future of Art and Design education.

Please apply on line using our short application form, with cv/covering letter upload

Application Deadline: 11.59pm 20 November 2024

Interviews are likely to be held 2 December 2024

Further details: Information Pack  

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