Graduate Teaching Associate Computer Science

Buckinghamshire New University; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern university in the UK seeks a Graduate Teaching Associate in Computer Science to support teaching and learning. The role includes tutorial class teaching, personal support, and feedback provision. Candidates should hold a relevant first degree and be working towards a master's degree. This position offers a pathway to a fee-waived PhD and subsequent promotion to Lecturer.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Commitment to achieving a teaching qualification.
• Adequate knowledge in the discipline/field.
• Specialist skills appropriate to the courses taught.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support students in a learner-centred approach.
• Contribute to the teaching team and wider work of the department.
• Provide effective feedback and support to students.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

People skills

Education

First Degree in a relevant field

Working towards a relevant master’s degree

Tools

MS Office software

Job description

Overview

Full Time - Permanent - High Wycombe

Salary - £33,951- £37,694

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. Our DRIVE values are at the heart of all we do: dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments required during the application process.

We are currently looking for a Graduate Teaching Associate in Computer Science. You will be situated in the College of Creative Arts, Technology and Engineering. 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. You will work toward a fee-waived PhD within the college; after successful completion you will be promoted to Lecturer in the school.

Location: Buckinghamshire New University Campus(es)

Responsibilities

• Teach and support students by adopting a learner-centred approach and contribute 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.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as a main point of contact for tutorial class teaching for one or more courses.
• Demonstrate enhancement activities, e.g., blended learning.
• Design and prepare teaching materials within the overall module/course framework, including 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 and preparation for examinations.
• Examination marking duties and marking of assignments, essays and exams using solutions provided by the course leader.
• Provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students to promote improvement.
• Manage late submission of assignments and refer to the Course Leader if required.
• General administration of the tutorial process, including late submissions.
• Contribute to the student experience by delivering excellent customer service and to Open Days, school, college and partnership links, and marketing and promotional work.
• Deliver pastoral care to and supervise projects for students.
• Engage in professional development activities related 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., Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; Equality and Diversity).
• Any other reasonable duties as required by the Dean/Associate Dean of the College.

Person Specification

• Education, Qualifications & Training
  • First Degree in a relevant field
  • Working towards a relevant master’s degree
  • Commitment to working towards and achieving a teaching qualification
• Knowledge & Experience
  • Adequate knowledge in the discipline/field
  • Specialist skills appropriate to the courses taught
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office software
• Skills
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with all stakeholders
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Flexibility and ability to respond to changing priorities in a busy environment
  • Excellent people skills with the ability to build good working relationships
• Special Requirements
  • Willingness and ability to work in off-site locations
  • Willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays)

Behavioural Indicators

The BNU Behaviours Framework outlines expected behaviours. The key indicators for this post are:

• Making every contact count by providing high-quality service to customers, Students and stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively across boundaries to achieve objectives.
• Valuing the different contributions people bring to the process.

Other information

Closing Date: 19 October 2025

Interview Date: 27 October 2025

All applications are to be made online. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds. The University is a Disability Confident employer and you will be able to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University supports a policy of inclusive recruitment and diversity.