TEACHING ASSISTANT (Grade 6 / Teaching staff category)
Template Job Description
Job Purpose
To assist in the delivery of teaching and assessment activities as part of a teaching team, working within
established teaching programmes under the general supervision of senior colleagues; to engage in
relevant scholarship, professional and knowledge exchange activities; and input as a team member to
administrative activities.
Main Activities/Responsibilities
 As part of a teaching team and under the guidance and supervision of senior colleagues, assist in the
delivery of a range of established teaching programmes at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.
 Manage and prioritise own workload within agreed objectives to ensure that all activities are completed
to deadlines.
 Develop own teaching materials and methods with assistance and support to ensure that defined
learning objectives are met.
 Assess student progress and provide feedback to students, including setting and marking student
assignments under supervision and contributing to the development of examination questions.
 Critically evaluate and reflect on teaching practice and methodology and make recommendations to
enhance teaching delivery methods and/or content.
 Contribute to scholarship, research and knowledge exchange activities as required.
 Input as a team member to Department/School, Faculty and/or University administrative activities.
 Engage in continuous professional development.
Template Person Specification
Essential Criteria
 Good honours degree in appropriate discipline.
 Sufficient breadth or depth of knowledge in the relevant discipline/s to effectively contribute to teaching
programmes at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.
 Developing knowledge of teaching and student assessment methods.
 Ability to plan and organise own workload effectively.
 Ability to work within a team environment.
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, engage and persuade, and
to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences.
Desirable Criteria
 Higher degree (or equivalent professional experience) in appropriate discipline.
 Some relevant work experience.
 Membership / working towards membership of relevant Chartered/professional bodies (including
Higher Education Academy).
 Experience of relevant scholarship and/or research activities.
 Experience of knowledge exchange related activities.
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TEACHING ASSOCIATE (Grade 7 / Teaching staff category)
Template Job Description
Job Purpose
To deliver a range of established teaching modules and undertake student assessment activities, with
support and guidance from senior colleagues as required; to collaborate with colleagues on course
development and curriculum changes; to engage in relevant scholarship, professional and knowledge
exchange activities; and input to administrative activities.
Main Activities/Responsibilities
 As part of a teaching team, deliver a range of established teaching modules at undergraduate and
postgraduate levels, with guidance from senior colleagues as required, in a manner that supports a
research-informed approach to student learning.
 Plan and manage own workload, with guidance from colleagues as required.
 Develop own teaching materials and methods, with guidance, to ensure that defined learning
objectives are met.
 Undertake student assessment and examination activities, with guidance, including the provision of
appropriate feedback to students.
 Supervise students as required, providing direction, support and guidance.
 Critically evaluate and reflect on teaching practice and methodology and collaborate with colleagues
on course development activities and in the planning and implementation of curriculum changes.
 Contribute to scholarship activities, continually updating professional knowledge and skills and
incorporating this learning as appropriate into teaching delivery.
 Collaborate with colleagues on the development of knowledge exchange activities by, for example,
participating in initiatives which establish educational links with industry and influence public policy and
the professions.
 Contribute in a developing capacity to Department/School, Faculty and/or University administrative
and management functions and committees.
 Contribute to cognate research activities by providing specialist input based on professional expertise,
experience and qualifications/registration.
 Engage in continuous professional development, which may include establishing, in a developing
capacity, a personal portfolio of research activity.
Template Person Specification
Essential Criteria
 Good honours degree and PhD (or equivalent professional experience) in appropriate discipline.
 Sufficient breadth or depth of knowledge in the relevant discipline/s to deliver established teaching
programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and to contribute to course development and
scholarship activities.
 Developing knowledge of teaching and student assessment methods.
 Ability to plan and organise own workload effectively.
 Ability to translate knowledge of advances in subject area into teaching and assessment methods and
materials.
 Ability to work within a team environment.
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, engage and persuade, and
to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences.
Desirable Criteria
 Membership of relevant Chartered/professional bodies (including Higher Education Academy).
 Experience of supervising students.
 Experience of curriculum development.
 Experience of relevant scholarship and/or research activities.
 Experience of knowledge exchange related activities.
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TEACHING FELLOW (Grade 8 / Teaching staff category)
Template Job Description
Job Purpose
To design and deliver a range of teaching materials and undertake student assessment activities; to
engage in relevant scholarship, professional and knowledge exchange activities; and to carry out
administrative tasks assigned by the Head of Department/School.
Main Activities/Responsibilities
 Design and deliver a range of teaching materials at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including
contribution to curriculum review and enhancement, in a manner that supports a research-informed
approach to student learning.
 Undertake student assessment and examination activities, including the provision of appropriate
feedback to students.
 Supervise students and staff as required, providing direction, support and guidance.
 Engage in individual or collaborative scholarship activities, developing and producing learning
materials and disseminating the results as appropriate.
 Participate in the development and submission of proposals to secure funding for teaching
development activities.
 Develop knowledge exchange activities by, for example, establishing educational links with industry
and influencing public policy and the professions.
 Carry out Department/School, Faculty and/or University administrative and management functions, for
example through membership of committees and/or by acting as class/module/year co-ordinator.
 Contribute to cognate research activities by providing specialist input based on professional expertise,
experience and qualifications/registration.
 Engage in continuous professional development, which may include establishing, in a developing
capacity, a personal portfolio of research activity.
Template Person Specification
Essential Criteria
 Good honours degree and PhD (or equivalent professional experience) in appropriate discipline.
 Established track record of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.
 Experience of student assessment activities.
 Experience of curriculum development.
 Ability to plan and organise own workload and supervise and delegate work to others.
 Ability to develop ideas for, and disseminate/apply results of, scholarship activities.
 Ability to work within a team environment and lead teams where required.
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, engage and persuade, and
to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences.
Desirable Criteria
 Membership of relevant Chartered/professional bodies (including Higher Education Academy).
 Experience of managing teaching activities and teams.
 Track record of securing funding for teaching, scholarship and/or knowledge exchange activities.
 Track record of relevant scholarship and/or research activity.
 Track record in knowledge exchange related activities.
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SENIOR TEACHING FELLOW (Grade 9 / Teaching staff category)
Template Job Description
Job Purpose
To lead the design, development and delivery of a range of teaching programmes and undertake student
assessment activities; to lead scholarship, professional and knowledge exchange activities; and to carry out
senior administrative tasks assigned by the Head of Department/School.
Main Activities/Responsibilities
 Lead and manage the design, development and delivery of a range of teaching programmes at
undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including leading curriculum review and enhancement activities, in
a manner that supports a research-informed approach to student learning.
 Design and manage processes in relation to student assessment, examination and feedback activities.
 Lead individual and collaborative scholarship activities with confirmed national impact, developing and
producing learning resources and strategies and disseminating results through publication in professional
journals, textbooks and/or presentation at external conferences as appropriate to the discipline.
 Manage teaching teams and provide leadership for the teaching area, providing leadership, support and
guidance to colleagues and supervising students as appropriate.
 Lead the development and submission of proposals to secure funding for teaching development activities.
 Lead the development of knowledge exchange activities by, for example, establishing educational links
with industry and influencing public policy and the professions.
 Carry out Department/School, Faculty and/or University senior administrative and management functions,
for example by convening or participating in relevant committees.
 Contribute to the strategic development of the Department/School through, for example, developing new
educational strategies and/or courses and by anticipating and planning for new directions for themselves
and teaching teams.
 Contribute to cognate research activities by providing specialist input based on professional expertise,
experience and qualifications/registration.
 Engage in continuous professional development, which may include establishing, in a developing capacity,
a personal portfolio of research activity.
Template Person Specification
Essential Criteria
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Good honours degree and PhD (or equivalent professional experience) in appropriate discipline.
A sustained track record of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level and of developing and
managing teaching programmes, demonstrating standards of excellence and a growing national reputation.
Experience of undertaking and co-ordinating student assessment activities.
Experience of leading curriculum development activities, evidenced by the development of new/novel
teaching materials, methods and/or programmes.
Sustained track record of scholarship activities with impact on national educational strategies, programmes
or methods, including contributions to regional/national/international professional/practitioner publications
and conferences.
Proven track record of securing funding for teaching, scholarship and/or knowledge exchange activities.
Ability to play a senior role within a team environment and motivate and manage staff, with experience of
leading teams of less experienced staff and students.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, engage and persuade, and to
present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences.
Desirable Criteria
 Membership of relevant Chartered/professional bodies (including the Higher Education Academy).
 Proven staff, budget and project management skills.
 Track record in knowledge exchange related activities.
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PRINCIPAL TEACHING FELLOW (Grade 10 / Teaching staff category)
Template Job Description
Job Purpose
To lead a large and varied team in the design, development and delivery of a broad range of teaching
programmes and student assessment activities; to lead scholarship, professional and knowledge exchange
activities, including substantial contributions to the discipline at national/international levels; and to carry out
senior administrative tasks assigned by the Head of Department/School or Dean.
Main Activities/Responsibilities
 Lead and manage a large and varied team in the design, development and delivery of a broad range of
teaching programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including leading and overseeing
assessment and curriculum review and enhancement activities, in a manner that supports a researchinformed approach to student learning.
 Set appropriate educational standards across and within teaching programmes, establishing mechanisms
to monitor quality and working with teaching teams to identifying and implement opportunities for
enhancement and innovation.
 Lead individual and collaborative scholarship activities with national and international impact, developing
and producing learning resources and strategies and disseminating results through publication in
professional journals, textbooks and/or presentation at external conferences as appropriate to the
discipline.
 Manage a large and varied teaching team, providing leadership, support and guidance to colleagues as
appropriate and co-ordinating the input of others in establishing future directions for educational activities.
 Lead the development and submission of proposals to secure funding for teaching development activities
and support and guide other team members establishing their own leadership in this area.
 Lead the development of knowledge exchange activities by, for example, establishing educational links
with industry and influencing public policy and the professions, and support and guide other team members
establishing their own leadership in this area.
 Carry out Department/School, Faculty and/or University senior administrative and management functions,
for example by undertaking a management role within a Department/School and/or convening and
participating in relevant committees (including at a University-wide level).
 Play a leading role in the strategic development of the Department/School through, for example,
developing new educational strategies and/or courses and by anticipating and planning for new directions
for themselves and teaching teams.
 Contribute to cognate research activities by providing specialist input based on professional expertise,
experience and qualifications/registration.
 Engage in continuous professional development, which may include establishing, in a developing capacity,
a personal portfolio of research activity.
Template Person Specification
Essential Criteria
 Good honours degree and PhD (or equivalent professional experience) in appropriate discipline.
 A sustained track record of teaching and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and of
developing and managing large teaching programmes, demonstrating standards of excellence and an
established national and growing international reputation.
 Experience of managing large teaching programmes and varied teaching teams.
 Experience of leading curriculum development activities with national and international impact, evidenced
by the development of new/novel teaching materials, methods and programmes which are influential
externally.
 Sustained track record of scholarship activities with impact on national and international educational
strategies, programmes or methods, including contributions to regional/national/international
professional/practitioner publications and conferences.
 Sustained track record of securing funding for teaching, scholarship and/or knowledge exchange activities.
 Ability to make a strategic contribution and play a senior and leading role within a team environment.
 Proven staff, budget and project management skills.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, engage and persuade, and to
present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences.
Desirable Criteria
 Membership of relevant Chartered/professional bodies (including the Higher Education Academy).
 Track record in knowledge exchange related activities.
 Established links with industry, learned societies, government and/or relevant Chartered/professional
bodies.
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