Astrophoria Foundation Year Preparation for Undergraduate Studies Teaching Associate

Astrophoria Foundation Year Preparation for Undergraduate Studies Teaching Associate

The Astrophoria Foundation  Year Programmeseeksto appoint aTeaching Associate for theAstrophoria

Foundation Year Preparation for Undergraduate Studies (PUGS) course.

This role is equivalent to0.12

FTEbut will be0.2

FTEin term time (30 weeks).The post holder willbe responsible for delivering the PUGS Course. The AFYProgrammecomprisesthe Preparation for Undergraduate Studies(PUGS)
Course alongside subject specific teaching (the AFY Courses areCEMS (Chemistry, Engineering and Materials Science);
Humanities (Classics, English, History,Theology and aselectionof associated joint courses);
Law;andPPE (Politics, Philosophy and Economics)).The post holder will produce and deliver the PUGS Course material and set and mark relevant summative assessments. The teaching will be delivered both to groups and individual students and an applicant wouldbenefitfrom being able todemonstrateexperience of both settings.

The Astrophoria Foundation  Year Programmeis a one-yearfully-funded foundation programme for UK state school students with significant academic potential, who have experienced severe personal disadvantage and/or disrupted education which has resulted in them being unable to apply directly for an Oxford undergraduate degree programme.

Please see the job description andAstrophoria

Foundation Year website for more information on the course structure and module detail.

Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds tobenefitfrom the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, witha strong senseof identity and community.

Our mission is to inspire people locally,nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.

Colleagues upholdthe Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality,diversity and inclusion.

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• 38 days’ annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

You willbe required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement,CVand the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is
12 noon on Thursday 27thAugust 2026.

Interviews will take placeonthe 8thor 9thSeptember
2026

Bring yourexpertiseto the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.