Language Tutor (French) (103832-1025)

Location

University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

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Department

School of Modern Languages and Cultures

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Position Type

Fixed Term

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Duration

Fixed-term contract for 18 months

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Salary

£31,236 to £34,610 per annum

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About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Mary Harrod (Head of French) at [email protected].

Outstanding language tutor ( lecteur/rice ) sought t o undertake teaching and administrative roles in support of the French teaching programme, with an emphasis on spoken French, and to develop and enhance the School of Modern Languages and Cultures' teaching reputation.

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About You

You will have excellent command of spoken and written French and the ability to help students improve their command of the language. Specialism in language teaching and learning pedagogy, and experience of teaching in UK higher education, are desirable.

You will have the ability and willingness to support curriculum development and participate in the wider life of the department and its administration.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

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About the Department

Warwick's French department is a dynamic and forward-looking hub within a university recently awarded Triple Gold in the UK's Teaching Excellence Framework.

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About the University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK. 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.*

Find out more about us on our website .

* QS World University Rankings 2024, Research Excellence Framework 2021

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How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 23:55

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV should include:

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your cover letter should explain:

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.

• Interview Date: 11th November 2025
• Start Date: 1st January 2026

Please note a pplication forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.

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What we Offer

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements .

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer .

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Our Commitment to Inclusion

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick .

We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance .

Safeguarding & DBS

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.

• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
• All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.

Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.

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Job Description

JD - Language Tutor (103832).pdf - 95KB Opens in a new window

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Right to Work in the UK

We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.

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