Associate Tutor, Foreign Languages (EHAT008-0726)

About the Role

The Foundation Centre, within the Faculty of Education, supports students preparing for degree-level study through a range of programmes, including integrated foundation courses, language modules, summer schools and equivalency provision. Our language portfolio currently includes French, Spanish, German and Italian.

We are seeking to appoint a German Tutor and an Italian Tutor to join us for the 2026/27 academic year. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can teach either language or both.

You will deliver engaging undergraduate language modules at our Ormskirk campus. Teaching takes place on Thursday afternoons for two hours between 1.00 pm and 6.00 pm, and availability during this period is essential. Successful candidates will join our Associate Tutor bank, with teaching hours allocated according to student enrolments.

As part of a collaborative team, you will inspire students through high-quality teaching, excellent subject knowledge and a passion for language learning.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact: Lucy McClennan, Foreign Language Programme Coordinator & Language Tutor, at [email protected].

About You

You will be an enthusiastic and knowledgeable tutor with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience.

You will have strong subject expertise in German, Italian or both, together with experience of teaching language learners, ideally in higher education. You will be passionate about supporting students to achieve their potential and creating an engaging, inclusive learning environment.

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 & BenefitsA minimum of 35 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilitiesStaff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resourcesA wide range of development programmes to enhance your careerBeautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension SchemeAbout 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.

Closing Date: 11 Aug 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: Grade 7: £46.26–£50.39 per hour
Grade 8: £51.85–£58.14 per hour