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Closing Date

Closing Date: 27 August 2026

Interview Date: 4 September 2026

DBS Check

Please note that an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required for this position. The successful applicant will be required to give consent to check their criminal record status through the DBS. Information will be kept in strict confidence. Your offer of appointment will be subject to the University being satisfied with the outcome of this check.

Visa Sponsorship

If you are invited to interview for this role, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and if on a visa, current visa and status. Sponsorship is dependent on the salary level of the position. Due to the salary for this post, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship to the successful candidate.

Disability Confident

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 in Physiotherapy 0.6 FTE

College or Directorate: Health and Society

Grade: F

Location: Buckinghamshire New University Campus's

Responsible to: Associate Professor 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/College.
• 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.
• Support the delivery of student-led physiotherapy clinics within the Primary Care Education Centre, including supervision of students undertaking clinical placements and providing clinical education and feedback.
• 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 College.
• 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.
• Support the Primary Care Hub.
• 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 Dean / Associate Dean of College.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education, Qualifications & Training

Means of Testing

• First Degree in a relevant field: A
• Commitment to working towards and achieving a teaching qualification: A

Knowledge & Experience

Means of Testing

• 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

Means of Testing

• 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

Managing Self And Personal Skills

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 three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:

• Being aware of own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.
• Delivering excellent service: Providing the best quality service to external and internal customers/students/stakeholders. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up customer service standards.
• Engaging with the wider context: Enhancing your