Graduate Teaching Assistant - Leeds

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

Job summary

Le rôle de Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) à la Université de Droit est une excellente opportunité pour les diplômés en Droit désirant débuter leur carrière académique. Le programme de 2 ans offre une formation complète avec des responsabilités dans l'enseignement et la contribution à l'environnement éducatif.

Benefits

Congés annuels généreux de 35 jours

Régime de santé privé et assurance vie

Régime de pension contributif

Prêts de saison et réductions pour étudiants

Qualifications

• Diplôme de premier cycle en Droit ou équivalent requis.
• Une certaine expérience légale pratique serait souhaitable.
• Capacité à donner des retours constructifs.

Responsibilities

• Développer des matériaux d'enseignement et assister aux tâches d'évaluation.
• Fournir un enseignement de haute qualité et un soutien à l'apprentissage.
• Assurer les normes de qualité et réglementaires dans la pratique d'enseignement.

Skills

Communication écrite

Communication verbale

Conduite professionnelle

Présentation confiante

Réaction constructive

Education

Diplôme de premier cycle en Droit

BPC/LPC/SQE ou Masters en sujet juridique

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 is an incredible opportunity for recent graduates, early career starters, or career changers to gain valuable experience within the Higher Education sector.

We have opportunities available at our centrally located campuses in Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds. It is expected that you will work on campus, where we offer year-round teaching, delivering courses throughout the year, with teaching scheduled between 9am and 5.45pm.

Education

Those joining the scheme are supported to become ready for a lectureship in Higher Education and will successfully 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 a breadth of subject areas, primarily on our LLB programme starting September.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and support for learning using appropriate teaching and assessment methods.
• Assess the work and progress of students, including marking formative and summative assessments and providing constructive feedback and feedforward.
• Ensure that quality and regulatory standards are adhered to in learning, teaching, and assessment practice.
• Signpost students on academic, pastoral, and wellbeing aspects during their learning journey.
• Fulfil administrative duties related to admissions, timetabling, examinations, assessment, student progress, and attendance.

Is This You?

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

Why Join Us?

Along with a starting salary of £28,770, increasing to £30,825 in year two of the program, you’ll 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 ensuring our workforce reflects our diverse student population. We continuously seek to increase representation across all backgrounds and identities, providing 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.