Graduate Teaching Assistant - Birmingham

targetjobs UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The University of Law as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Law, a structured 2-year program aimed at law graduates. The role involves supporting educational activities, developing teaching materials, and assessing student performance while gaining valuable experience towards a lectureship. Enjoy competitive salary growth, extensive leave, and additional benefits.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Private Medical Scheme

Life Assurance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Student Discounts

Qualifications

• Degree in Law is essential.
• Experience demonstrating communication and adherence to policies.
• Some legal experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing teaching materials and conducting assessments.
• Support learning processes across various subjects across LLB programme.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and provide feedback to students.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Professional conduct

Presentation skills

Constructive feedback

Education

Undergraduate degree in Law

Completion of BPC/LPC/SQE or a Masters in a legal subject

Job description

Inspire the Next Generation: Become a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Law

Are you a law graduate with a passion for education and a desire to make a real impact on the next generation of legal professionals?

Join us at The University of Law as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) and kick-start your academic career in a supportive, inclusive, and engaging environment. This comprehensive 2-year program offers a valuable opportunity for recent graduates, early career starters, or career changers to gain experience within the Higher Education sector.

Opportunities are available at our centrally located campuses in Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds. It is expected that you will work on campus, delivering courses throughout the year, with teaching scheduled between 9am and 5.45pm.

Education

Participants in the scheme are supported to become ready for a lectureship in Higher Education and will complete three awards within the two-year program:

• Associate Fellowship of Advance HE (year one)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (Teaching Qualification) (year two)
• Fellowship of Advance HE (year two)

The University covers all training and related tuition fees.

As Our Graduate Teaching Assistant, You Will

• Contribute significantly to the educational environment by assisting in developing teaching/learning materials, teaching and assessment tasks, workshops, tutorials, and seminars.
• Develop academic skills by supporting the teaching and learning process across various subject areas, primarily on our LLB programme starting September.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and support for learning using appropriate methods.
• Assess student work, including marking assessments and providing constructive feedback.
• Ensure adherence to quality and regulatory standards in learning, teaching, and assessment practices.
• Signpost students on academic, pastoral, and wellbeing aspects during their learning journey.
• Fulfill administrative duties related to admissions, timetabling, examinations, assessments, or student attendance.

Is This You?

• Undergraduate degree in Law and/or completion of BPC/LPC/SQE or a Masters in a legal subject.
• Work experience demonstrating written and verbal communication, professional conduct, and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Some practical legal experience is desirable.
• Confident and articulate presentation skills.
• Ability to give constructive feedback confidently.

Why Join Us?

Along with a starting salary of £28,770 increasing to £30,825 in year two, you will enjoy:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days.
• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts.

As part of the shortlisting process, we ask you to provide a one-page document outlining your motivation and interest in the Graduate Teaching Scheme with The University of Law.

Be part of a diverse and inclusive community.

We are committed to reflecting our diverse student population within our workforce. We continuously seek to increase representation across all backgrounds and identities and provide support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check. You will be notified of this during the application process.