About Cardiff University Kazakhstan

Cardiff University Kazakhstan (CU Kazakhstan) is the first overseas campus of Cardiff University — a member of the UK’s prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities. Our new campus in Astana marks a bold step in our international strategy, delivering world-class education to students across Central Asia.

With over 140 years of academic excellence, Cardiff brings cutting-edge research, impactful social change, and an exceptional student experience to Kazakhstan. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at the beginning of this new academic venture.

‍ The Role: EAP Tutor

We are seeking EAP Tutors to deliver high-quality English language provision as part of the Foundation Year of our four-year undergraduate programmes.

As an EAP Tutor, you will play a key role in preparing students for successful academic study in English-medium degree programmes. You'll use engaging and creative teaching approaches to motivate learners, support their academic development, and help them achieve the linguistic standards required for progression.

How to Apply

• Submit your application and supporting documents in English no later than Friday 15 August 2025.

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a panel interview held online via Microsoft Teams, during the week starting 18 August 2025.

• 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 student contact 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 marking of any coursework, formative and summative assessments, (including participating in standardisation sessions), mark student assignments / homework as required and in accordance with the assessment schedule and deadlines, set criteria and marking schemes;
• To provide and record, on appropriate online forms and in a timely fashion, detailed formative feedback for both tutor and student reference;
• To act as personal tutor and to mentor students as required on the above modules; and to oversee and advise on students’ progress in line with assessment criteria;
• To work closely with other tutors/ colleagues in the team to ensure that students have the best possible learning environment and experience and to collaborate in sharing and pooling of their resources;
• To participate in online weekly briefings and any training sessions;
• To maintain course email/MS Teams contact and respond promptly;
• Willingness to engage in both peer and formal evaluative observations;
• To complete, on an on-going basis, a tutor feedback form and return prior to departure at the end of the course;
• Perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role.

Essential Criteria

• Degree/NVQ 4 or equivalent Professional membership/experience;
• Proficient user of English (IELTS 9.0 or equivalent). It is preferable that candidates have a DELTA or Trinity Diploma in TEFL/TESTOL (or equivalent). Those with a CELTA (or equivalent) will be considered only if accompanied with evidence of extensive/significant EAP/ESP experience;
• Proven effective teaching skills and significant, recent classroom EAP/ESP/EFL teaching experience (for example, Foundation, In-sessional or Pre-sessional EAP delivery) within a Higher Educational environment;
• Effective proven verbal and written communications skills;
• Effective proven organisational skills and ability to effectively manage and prioritise own workload alongside a flexible and adaptable approach to work;
• Ability to deal with reactive requests on a regular/daily basis, such as those relating to teaching, supervising students and administrative tasks;
• Ability to work collaboratively within a teaching team;
• Proven administrative competence and ability to work effectively within MS Office (e.g. Teams and email);
• Willingness to participate in and contribute to training sessions.

• Desirable Criteria

• A Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related field;
• Experience of the workload and academic standards required to study at a higher education level;
• Experience of working within TNE (Transnational Education);
• Familiarity with teaching students in Foundation Year or similar preparatory programs;
• Experience of teaching EAP to students with 6.5 IELTS and above.

Terms of Employment

• Type of contract: Full-time, fixed-term;
• Duration: 22 September – 12 December 2025;
• Location: Astana, Kazakhstan;
• Employer: Cardiff University Kazakhstan;
• Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.