Graduate Teaching Associate in Aviation

Graduate Teaching Associate in Aviation – Buckinghamshire New University

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. The purpose of this role is to deliver a first‑class student experience through research‑informed teaching, impactful research, and knowledge exchange activities. The role supports teaching and learning through the delivery of modules in conjunction with the Programme Leader.

• 35 days holiday plus bank holidays and closure days
• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• Training and development opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounted gym membership for our on‑site gym
• Staff discounts with major retailers

• Act as the main point of contact for class teaching for one or more programmes.
• Teach and support students by adopting a learner‑centred approach.
• Design and prepare teaching materials within the overall module/programme framework.
• Provide personal tutoring, student recruitment, assessment, review and evaluation.
• Mark assignments, essays and exams using solutions provided by the Programme Leader.
• Deliver pastoral care and project supervision to students.
• Engage in professional development activities (CPD, conferences).
• Maintain the university’s high reputation in practice partner settings.

Education & Qualifications
First degree in a relevant field (A)
Working towards a relevant master’s degree (A)
Commitment to 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 orally and in writing (I)
Excellent organisational and time‑management skills (I)
Flexibility and response to changing priorities (I)
People skills and building relationships (I)

Behavioural Indicators
Delivering excellent service – Building genuine relationships.
Working together – Collaboration across boundaries.
Achieving results – Consistently meeting objectives.

Closing date: 11th January 2026
Interview:
Week beginning 19th or 26th January 2026
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK required.
BNU is a Disability Confident employer and promotes the Race Equality Charter.