Graduate Teaching Assistant – Chemistry

Catholic Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Xaverian College in Manchester is seeking a Chemistry Graduate Teaching Assistant to join the Chemistry department and provide expert, subject specialist support for small groups of students and individuals under the guidance of the department. This role is suitable for a graduate in Chemistry, or someone in the final year of their degree.

The post is up to 21.75 hours per week (0.52 FTE) during term time, with a fixed term until July 2027. Start ASAP; closing date 9 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Chemistry or final-year degree student.
• Able to provide expert, subject specialist support for small groups and individuals under the guidance of the Chemistry department.
• Xaverian College promotes a safe learning environment and equality of opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert chemistry support to small groups and individual learners under guidance of the Chemistry department.

Skills

Chemistry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Job description

Job Title: Chemistry Graduate Teaching Assistant
Job Reference: 019/26-27
Hours/Contract: Up to 21.75 hours (negotiable, please specify on application form), Term time only (0.52 FTE), Fixed term until July 2027.
Salary: SFCA Support Staff Salary Scale point 6-7 £25,558 - £25,951 per annum pro rata (actual salary: £13,332 - £13,537 per annum).
Start date: ASAP.
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 9th November 2026.

About the College:

Xaverian College is a Catholic Sixth Form College in which members of staff are committed to the Mission of the College and exemplify Gospel values in the care and support of all community members.

Xaverian College is committed to providing a safe learning environment in which every community member can achieve their full potential, feels valued, safe and supported, and is free from all forms of harassment, discrimination and anti-social behaviour. We are a college that promotes and celebrates diversity and which practises equality of opportunity.

About the role:

This 'outstanding' Sixth Form College is looking to appoint a Graduate Teaching Assistant of Chemistry. The successful candidate will be flexible and be expected to provide expert, subject specialist support for small groups of students and individuals under the guidance of the Chemistry department. This role would be suitable for a graduate in the relevant field, or somebody in the final year of their degree.

Further information about the roles and requirements can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification/further information documents.