Graduate Teaching Associate x2

Graduate Teaching Associate x2

Full Time - Permanent - High Wycombe

Salary – £32,332 - £36,024

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That's why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University's DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

BNU continues to experience rapid growth in student numbers, making us one of the fastest-growing higher education providers. This is an exciting time to join the University as we invest significantly in estate developments and welcome Jay Blades MBE as our inaugural Chancellor.

Working in the School of Aviation and Security you will be expected to contribute to teaching across a range of topics that match your experience and interests, plus you will develop your knowledge further. We teach topics across Aviation, Tourism, Policing, Intelligence, Security and Resilience and so we are looking for two people who have knowledge in at least one of these areas. Plus we are keen to support teaching in research methods and what undertaking research entails in order to support the success of our learners. We will support your academic and professional development in this first step of your academic career.

What we offer:

a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)

training & development support opportunities

contributory pension scheme

discounted gym membership for our on-site gym

a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees. Please click here for our behavioural based interview question bank. Please click here to view our employee handbook.

If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University's values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact Dave Giblin at da[email protected] or Gail Rowntree at [email protected]

All applications are to be made in full and online.

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU'S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

Closing Date: 26 November 2023

Interview Date: w/c 4 December 2023

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

At Buckinghamshire New University equality of opportunity and diversity is at the heart of all we do and fully integrated into our values. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone thrives and feels a sense of belonging. We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from different backgrounds and experiences.

Buckinghamshire New University is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.

Location

High Wycombe

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary Range

£32,332 - £36,024

Hours per week

37

Closing Date

26/11/2023

Ref No

1408

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Graduate Teaching Associate (GTA)

School or Directorate: Aviation & Security

Grade: F

Location: Buckinghamshire New University Campus(es) - Principally High Wycombe

Responsible to: Deputy Head of School or designee

Job Purpose:

The purpose of the role is to support teaching and learning through the delivery of modules in conjunction with the Course Leader. Typical duties include tutorial class teaching; personal tutorial support; provision of feedback to students; course work assessment and examination marking.

The role will be required to:

Teach and support students by adopting a learner-centred approach and being committed to contributing towards delivery of a first-class student experience.

Contribute as part of the teaching team and to the wider work of the Department/School.

Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves

Provide support on research techniques across the Centre, supporting Course and Module Leaders to deliver substantive elements of research- focussed modules.

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:

Act as a main point of contact for tutorial class teaching for one or more courses.

Demonstrate enhancement activities, as appropriate, in the delivery of courses e.g., blended learning

In conjunction with the Course Leader, design and prepare teaching materials within the overall module/course framework. To include planning and delivering the curriculum using appropriate media.

With support, undertake associated activities with the courses taught including personal tutoring; student recruitment; assessment, review and evaluation.

Prepare standard materials and questions for discussion about the tutorial topic.

Demonstrate techniques and how to use necessary equipment

Provide guidance on how to produce work at an appropriate academic level.

Provide guidance on preparation for examinations.

Examination marking duties.

Marking of assignments, essays and exams using solutions provided by the course leader.

To provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.

Management of late submission of assignments and refer this to the Course Leader, if required.

General administration of the tutorial process, to include late submissions.

Contribute to the student experience by delivering an excellent customer service as demonstrated in student feedback.

Contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the Department and/or School.

Deliver pastoral care to, and project supervision of, students.

Engage in professional development activities (e.g., CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to teaching, learning and assessment.

Maintain and foster the high reputation of the University in practice partner settings.

Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices

Any other such reasonable duties as required by the Head of School / Deputy Head of School.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

A = Application T = Test/Presentation I = Interview

Education, Qualifications & Training

Means of Testing

First Degree in a relevant field

A

Working towards a relevant master's degree

A

Commitment to working towards and achieving a teaching qualification

A

Knowledge & Experience

Adequate knowledge in discipline/field

A/I

Specialist skills appropriate to the courses taught

A/I

Excellent knowledge of MS Office software

A/I

Skills

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with all stakeholders

I

Excellent organisational and time management skills

I

Ability to be flexible and to respond to changing priorities in a busy environment

I

Excellent people skills with the ability to build good working relationships with colleagues and external partners.

I

Special Requirements

A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations

I

A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays)

I

BEHAVIOURAL INDICATORS

The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:

Delivering Excellent Service

Making every contact count by providing the best quality service to all our customers (Internal Customers, Students and all our Stakeholders). Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to improve customer services.

Working Together

Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising a valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.

Engaging With The Wider Context

Enhancing your contribution to the University through an understanding of organisational values, it's learners, customers and stakeholders.

Location

High Wycombe

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary Range

£32,332 - £36,024

Hours per week

37

Closing Date

26/11/2023

Ref No

1408