Full Time - Permanent - High Wycombe 

Salary - £32,332 - £36,024

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

You will be situated within the social work team in the School of Health and Social Care Professions. 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. You will also 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. 

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. 

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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 Prof Jermaine M Ravalier, Head of School of Health and Social Care Professions. jermaine.ravalier@bucks.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. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. 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: 16 September 2024

Interview Date:   W/C 30 September 2024

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.   

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.