Job details
The Institute of Ismaili Studies in London (https://www.iis.ac.uk/) is looking for freelance tutors to help deliver online preparatory modules in academic literacies, including both academic and general English. The modules will form part of our Postgraduate Preparatory Programme (PGPP) for applicants in our priority countries (Afghanistan, Syria, Iran, Russia) who need to improve their level of academic English, as well as gain an orientation to the requirements of Master’s study in the UK. PGPP students are preparing to apply for one of the Institute’s Masters courses, STEP (Secondary Teacher Education Programme) and GPISH (Graduate Programme in Islamic Studies and Humanities).
PGPP components include core academic English and IELTS preparation courses, as well as more specialist modules to promote critical thinking, the habit of extended and reflective reading, and the ability to incorporate reading into writing. Remuneration rate for PGPP tutors: £36.80 per teaching hour. The amount of teaching can be negotiated to suit IIS programme schedules and tutor availability.
Tutor profile: extensive experience in teaching English for Academic Purposes at postgraduate level (pre-sessional / insessional teaching ideal); experience in comparable international contexts, a Masters and / or Diploma in ELT or related field, preferably with a study component in EAP; skills in delivering classes via Zoom/other online platforms; flexibility and resilience to manage communication with students in remote areas where connectivity can be an issue.
Salary and benefits
£36.80 per teaching hour
How to apply
If you are interested in working with highly motivated students, and if you have the skills to help them achieve a high-level of academic preparation, then please complete this form https://forms.gle/vDYaz1EbeBgsbQex7 and send a CV to Rosa Barugh, Academic Support Programmes Manager (rbarugh@iis.ac.uk). Deadline for enquiries and application: 14 November 2025 but we reserve the right to begin shortlisting early and to close the vacancy earlier if roles are filled. Interviews will be arranged with shortlisted candidates.