Teaching Fellow

Aston University; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Annual leave & holidays

Discounts & deals

Family-friendly policies

Gym & pool on site

Job summary

Aston University seeks an enthusiastic Learning Services colleague to join the Academic Skills and Mathematics Development team, delivering maths support to undergrad and postgrad students both on campus and remotely.

You will teach in tutorials and large groups, collaborate with academics to embed maths in taught programmes, and create engaging resources supporting student progression and success. A commitment to inclusive learning is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching learners in higher education.
• Experience developing or supporting Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) schemes would be an advantage.
• Experience with digital learning technologies and helping students develop digital awareness for learning and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Teach through a variety of formats: one-to-one tutorials, small and large group teaching, online tutorials and virtual classrooms for off-campus learners.
• Embed mathematics support within Aston’s taught programmes to build confidence, skills and progression.
• Develop engaging learning resources and support omni-channel delivery to align with departmental and University objectives.

Skills

Higher education teaching experience

PAL schemes knowledge

Digital learning technologies

Excellent communication skills

Student partnership

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting students to succeed in higher education? Do you have expertise in mathematics and statistics, and the ability to make these subjects accessible, engaging and relevant to learners from a wide range of backgrounds?

Aston University is seeking an enthusiastic and student-focused colleague to join our Learning Services team within Library and Learning Services. Working as part of the Academic Skills and Mathematics Development team, you will provide high-quality mathematics and statistics support for undergraduate and postgraduate students, both pre- and post-entry to the University.

You will teach through a variety of formats, including one-to-one tutorials, small and large group teaching, online tutorials and virtual classrooms for off-campus learners. You will also work collaboratively with academic colleagues to embed mathematics support within Aston's taught programmes, helping students to develop the confidence, skills and understanding needed for academic progression and success.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an inclusive, innovative, and responsive learning support service. You will develop engaging learning resources, support Aston’s omni-channel approach to delivery, and contribute to departmental and University strategic objectives around student experience, continuation and success.

We are looking for someone with experience of teaching learners in higher education, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to student partnership. Experience of developing or supporting Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) schemes would be an advantage. You will also bring enthusiasm for digital learning technologies and an interest in helping students develop the digital awareness and skills needed for learning and assessment.

If you are committed to enabling students to thrive and would like to play a key role in enhancing mathematics and statistics support services at Aston University, we would like to hear from you.

Teaching Fellow

Company: Aston University

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Birmingham, B4 7ET

Working pattern: Hybrid - 1 day remote

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 5 Oct 2026

Closing date: 2 Nov 2026

Summary

Are you passionate about supporting students to succeed in higher education? Do you have expertise in mathematics and statistics, and the ability to make these subjects accessible, engaging and relevant to learners from a wide range of backgrounds?

Aston University is seeking an enthusiastic and student-focused colleague to join our Learning Services team within Library and Learning Services. Working as part of the Academic Skills and Mathematics Development team, you will provide high-quality mathematics and statistics support for undergraduate and postgraduate students, both pre- and post-entry to the University.

You will teach through a variety of formats, including one-to-one tutorials, small and large group teaching, online tutorials and virtual classrooms for off-campus learners. You will also work collaboratively with academic colleagues to embed mathematics support within Aston's taught programmes, helping students to develop the confidence, skills and understanding needed for academic progression and success.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an inclusive, innovative, and responsive learning support service. You will develop engaging learning resources, support Aston’s omni-channel approach to delivery, and contribute to departmental and University strategic objectives around student experience, continuation and success.

We are looking for someone with experience of teaching learners in higher education, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to student partnership. Experience of developing or supporting Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) schemes would be an advantage. You will also bring enthusiasm for digital learning technologies and an interest in helping students develop the digital awareness and skills needed for learning and assessment.

If you are committed to enabling students to thrive and would like to play a key role in enhancing mathematics and statistics support services at Aston University, we would like to hear from you.

What we offer:

• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available

Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting. See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

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