Job Description

Location

High Wycombe

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary Range

33,951 - 37,694

Hours per week

37

Closing Date

09/01/2026

Ref No

1938

Full Time - Permanent -

High Wycombe Campus

Salary -

33,951 - 37,694

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 this role is to deliver a first-class student experience through research-informed teaching, impactful research, and knowledge exchange activities. The purpose of the role is to support teaching and learning through the delivery of modules in conjunction with the Programme Leader. Typical duties include class teaching; personal tutorial support; provision of feedback to students; coursework assessment and examination marking. You will work closely with colleagues across the College of Leadership and Innovation to ensure top-quality, inclusive teaching, learning and research.

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.

Please click here for our behavioural based interview question bank.

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

Prof Lisa Wyld, Associate Dean (Education) on: Lisa.Wyld@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 [insert contact information or LM or People Team) 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:

9

th

January, 2026

Interview Date:

Week beginning 19

th

or 26

th

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Graduate Teaching Associate in Security

College or Directorate:

College of Leadership and Innovation

Grade:

F

Location:

High Wycombe; with travel to other campuses

Responsible to:

Dean / Associate Dean or designee

Job Purpose:

The purpose of the role is to support teaching and learning through the delivery of modules in conjunction with the Programme Leader. Typical duties include class teaching; personal tutorial support; provision of feedback to students; coursework 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 Cluster/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 class teaching for one or more programmes. Demonstrate enhancement activities, as appropriate, in the delivery of programmes e.g., blended learning. In conjunction with the Programme Leader, design and prepare teaching materials within the overall module/programme framework. To include planning and delivering the curriculum using appropriate media. With support, undertake associated activities with the programmes taught including personal tutoring; student recruitment; assessment, review and evaluation. + Prepare standard materials and questions for discussion about the 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 programme 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 Programme 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 cluster 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

A = Application T = Test/Presentation I = Interview

Education, Qualifications & Training

Means of Testing

First Degree in a relevant field


A


Working towards a relevant master's degree


A


Commitment to working towards and achieving a teaching qualification


A

Knowledge & Experience

Adequate knowledge in discipline/field


A/I


Specialist skills appropriate to the programmes taught


A/I


Excellent knowledge of MS Office software


A/I

Skills

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

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

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.

Working together

Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.

Achieving results

Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.