Graduate Teaching Associate / Lecturer in Psychology (1921)
Graduate Teaching Associate / Lecturer in Psychology
Full Time – Permanent Contract – High Wycombe
Salary – £33,951 – £37,694 (GTA), £38,784 – £43,482 (Lecturer)
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. That’s why 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 and 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. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission.
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 and dissertation supervision. The role will require you to teach and support students by adopting a learner-centred approach and being committed to contributing towards delivery of a first-class student experience. You will contribute as part of the teaching team and to the wider work of the Department/College. You will practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves.
What we offer:
- a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
- Hybrid working (dependent 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.
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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 Nicola Mallowan, email: nicola.mallowan@bnu.ac.uk.
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 are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’s workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.
Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to Dr Nicola Mallowan, email: nicola.mallowan@bnu.ac.uk if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.
We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
Closing Date: Friday 9th January 2026
Interview Date: w/c 19th January 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. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job Title: Graduate Teaching Associate in Psychology
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College or Directorate: Health & Society
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Grade: F |
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Location: High Wycombe, with travel to other campuses
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Responsible to: Dean / Associate Dean or designee
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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:
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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 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.
- 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
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Education, Qualifications & Training |
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First Degree in a relevant field |
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Working towards a relevant master’s degree |
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Commitment to working towards and achieving a teaching qualification |
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Knowledge & Experience |
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Adequate knowledge in Social Psychology or Forensic Psychology |
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Specialist skills appropriate to the courses taught |
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Excellent knowledge of MS Office software |
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Skills |
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Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with all stakeholders |
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Excellent organisational and time management skills |
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Ability to be flexible and to respond to changing priorities in a busy environment |
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Excellent people skills with the ability to build good working relationships with colleagues and external partners. |
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Special Requirements |
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A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations |
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A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays) |
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JOB DESCRIPTION
To be used in alignment with our Academic Charter and Career Pathways
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Job Title: Lecturer in Psychology
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College/Directorate: Health & Society
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Grade: G |
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Location: High Wycombe, with travel to other campuses
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Responsible to: Dean / Associate Dean or designee
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Job Purpose:
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Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Research and Knowledge Exchange:
- Conduct research and scholarly activity, clearly plan to generate income and align own research with teaching and learning
- Engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context
- Engage in doctoral supervision
- Contribute to knowledge through refereed conference outputs and peer-reviewed (non-conference) outputs
- Embed research within teaching and curriculum and contribute to research impact
- Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive and interdisciplinary research culture
- Undertake research with external partners, communities, professional bodies and/or employers.
- Contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies
Learning, Teaching & Scholarship:
- Undertake research-informed teaching in the subject discipline managing all aspects of curriculum delivery and quality
- Deliver educational knowledge and practice through generation of peer-reviewed pedagogical outputs
- Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive teaching and learning culture and ensuring delivery of excellent student experience and outcomes
- Contribute to research informed innovative pedagogy, curriculum and programme design and planning including digital technology to enhance learning
- Deliver successful and impactful tutoring and pastoral support to students including the support of placements and internships
- Engage with professional bodies, employers and other organisations to enhance professional practice and student outcomes
- Provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.
- Participate in funded educational projects as required
Leadership and Academic Citizenship:
- Contribute to growth by increasing student recruitment
- Active participation in business planning, strategy setting and key decision making within the College using relevant data and metrics to improve student experience and outcomes
- Develop others through mentoring, training and supporting CPD
- Engage with professional bodies, policy-makers, employers and other relevant groups including participation in civic engagement and contribution to our regional community
- Support and engage with peer review, external assessment or external examination ensuring the highest quality.
- Contribute to income generation
- Foster a culture of inclusion, making a positive contribution towards reducing awarding gaps and improving diversity in teaching and learning
Other
- Engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences)
- Contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the College
- Act as a commentator or contributor to media
- 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
- Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.
For roles with line management responsibilities:
- Line management responsibilities including recruitment and selection, performance management, professional development, motivation, health & safety and wellbeing.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
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First degree in a relevant field |
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Doctoral level qualification (or working towards) or relevant professional experience in field |
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Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow of the HEA or evidenced commitment to achieving within two years |
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Knowledge & Experience |
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Expert knowledge in Social Psychology, with Forensic Psychology being desirable |
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Delivering quality learning and teaching to students/learners |
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Evidence as an active researcher and delivery of high-quality research and scholarship |
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Contribution to research active communities |
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Delivering excellent student/customer experience |
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Contribution to subject association; learning society or professional body |
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Knowledge/experience of income generation OR funded projects |
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Experience of research supervision, personal tutoring or personal development |
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Skills |
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Excellent presentation and teaching delivery skills* |
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Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools |
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Highly effective customer service skills |
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A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses, as required |
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A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays) |
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*you will be required to deliver a micro-teach as part of your interview
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:
- Delivering Excellent Service: 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 Together: Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives.
- Recognising a valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
- Engaging with the Wider Context: Enhancing your contribution to the University through an understanding of organisational values, its students, customers and stakeholders.
