Frequently Asked Questions for Pre-sessional English Tutors
We realise you probably have a lot of questions about the interview, dates, training, salary and benefits including CPD and accommodation - we hope that the FAQs below will address your queries.
If you still have questions after reading this page, please contact us on email .
THESE FAQS REQUIRE UPDATING FOR 2026
Dates and Delivery Mode
What are the dates of the programme and the dates I should be available for induction?
All tutors teaching on the programme should be available on the following dates:
10-week Postgraduate Programme (face to face)- Monday 13 July - Friday 18 September (compulsory induction on Mon 6 - Fri 10 July)
6-week Postgraduate Programme (face to face) - Monday 10 August - Friday 18 September (compulsory induction on Mon 3 August- Fri 7 August)
6-week Postgraduate Programme (online) - Monday 20 July- Friday 28 August (compulsory induction on Mon 13 July - Fri 17 July)
6-week Undergraduate Programme (online)- Monday 20 July - Friday 28 August (compulsory training on Mon 13 July - Fri 17 July)
We also offer an Extended Intensive English 6 weeks programme for our International Foundation Programme and also a 4 week Postgraduate Academic Orientation programme for Warwick students who have already met their English Language conditions. The dates for these are also below
6-week Extended Intensive English (face to face) - Monday 17 August- Friday 25 September (compulsory induction on Wed 12 August- Fri 14 August)
4-week Academic Orientation (face to face ) - Tuesday 1 September- Friday 25 September (compulsory induction on Mon 24 August- Fri 28 August)
The 6 week programme for undergraduates will be delivered solely online. The 10 week postgraduate programme, 4 week academic orientation and Extended Intensive English are face to face only and the 6 week postgraduate programme is delivered both face to face at the Warwick campus and online.
Prior to interview
Please contact the Professional Services team (pre-sessional@warwick.ac.uk) to arrange an alternative time.
The Interview
Tutors will be asked to complete a task (up to ten minutes), the details will be sent to you before the interview and there will be a 30 minute interview with two members of staff from the Department.
All interviews and meetings will take place on Microsoft Teams.
Post-Interview/Meeting
We will aim to get back to candidates within 10 working days.
When you have been informed you have been successful, you will be subject to right to work checks and reference checks, after these are completed successfully, you will then receive a formal contract from us via our Sessional Teaching Payroll Department (STP). We will also send you a form to check on accommodation and IT requirements which you should complete as soon as possible.
Salary and Benefits
The rate of pay is determined by prior experience, knowledge and understanding. As a rule of thumb, all new tutors will be appointed at the bottom of the scale and tutors returning from last year will be appointed one point above the previous spinal point they were paid at.
Payment for teaching is in arrears, you will submit your timesheets on a weekly basis through the Sessional Teaching Payroll and staff are paid on the 24th of the month. Tutors should submit claims by the Friday of each week and only submit a claim for the week that has been completed. We will provide you with instructions and payroll cut off dates so you know what to do.
Yes you will receive pro-rota holiday pay which is 12.07% per hour you work.
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There will be three - five full days of induction to attend prior to the start of the programme (depends on which programme you are teaching on, see dates above) and these are compulsory. Before you accept the post you should make sure that you can attend the dates for the programme and also the induction. You will be paid for six hours per day for the training days.
There will be opportunities for Professional Development (CPD), including support towards obtaining the BALEAP TEAP Fellowship award.
Your evenings will be your own and there will be several staff staying on campus so there will definitely be chances for staff get togethers. There will be social events for students which we encourage staff to attend.
Right to Work in the UK
We will complete right to work checks before we issue any contracts but you should check the following webpages to check you have a right to work in the UK. Staff must be based in the UK during the programme.
This will depend on your residency status - each case will be individual and so please raise this if you think there is a problem.
Our STP (Sessional Teaching Payroll) team will get in touch is you are successfully appointed. You will need to undergo a right to work in the UK check and this will be done in person. In some circumstances it is possible to have this check online. Please contact pre-sessional@warwick.ac.uk if you have any queries about this.
During the Programme
If you are working on the face to face programme on campus, we will be able to supply you with a laptop for the duration of the programme and there will be printing facilities available. If you are working online only, then we will discuss the options and would anticipate most staff will use their own personal devices. If you have a personal PC or laptop you can use this will ideally need to be under 3 years old and have a windows operating system. We will work with online tutors to identify any IT issues in advance and work with tutors on suitable solutions.
Our contracts are for 36.5hours per week and you will also be paid for 6 hours for each day of training during induction:
teaching and tutorials which could be either on campus in a classroom setting or online using Microsoft Teams; and
preparation, one-to-one feedback and marking, some pastoral responsibility, liaising with colleagues, communicating regularly with students, record keeping and attending meetings.
Yes, one of the benefits of having staff returning who have prior experience is that we are able to pair you up with an experienced tutor.
Each programme has an Assistant Director of Study who will be able to support you with teaching and the curriculum and there will also be a team or Professional Services staff to support you with operational issues.
You will contact your Assistant Director of Studies or if necessary the Director of Studies.
You might be eligible for Statutory Sick Pay, please check this webpage for more details.
No, you need to be available for the whole duration of the programme. In exceptional circumstances, tutors should discuss with the Director of Studies.
