Graduate Teaching Associate Computer Science

Buckinghamshire New University; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Graduate Teaching Associate in Data Science to support the teaching and learning process. This role includes delivering modules, providing feedback, and assisting with student assessments. The position offers opportunities for a fee-waived PhD and aligns with the university's values of inclusivity and excellence. Applicants should have a relevant first degree and be working towards a master's. A generous benefits package is included.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Hybrid working

Training and development support

Contributory pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in data science and analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching through the delivery of modules.
• Provide feedback and assessment to students.
• Design and prepare teaching materials for courses.

Skills

Data science

Statistical analysis

Programming

Machine Learning & AI

Data visualization

Education

First Degree in a relevant field

Working towards a relevant masters degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

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 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 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. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

We are currently looking for a Graduate Teaching Associate in Data Science. You will be situated in the School of Creative and Digital Industries. 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.

As a Graduate Teaching Associate you will work toward a fee waived PhD within the school in an area of your choosing. After successful completion of the PhD you will automatically be promoted to Lecturer in the school.

You will have a mix of skills and competencies relevant to some of the following areas:

• Data science, statistics, and analysis.
• Code, manipulate, engineer, model and analyse data.
• Statistics & Math: understanding data, building models, and data prediction.
• Programming: utilise programming languages for data manipulation and analysis.
• Machine Learning & AI: data processing frameworks
• Databases: Data analysis/Mining/Warehousing.
• Manipulating data, visualising data, and reporting on data.
• Project delivery methods.
• Data communication: storytelling, communication, and ethics.

What We Offer

• a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
• 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 Dr Rafid Al-Khannak. 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. 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: 1st March 2026 Interview Date: 6th March 2026

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. BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.

Job Description

Job Title: Graduate Teaching Associate

College: As advised

Grade: F

Location: Buckinghamshire New University Campus

Responsible to: Deputy Dean 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.

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
• Working towards a relevant masters degree
• Commitment to working towards and achieving a teaching qualification

• A
• A
• 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

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

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