Graduate Teaching Associate In Physiotherapy

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSOCIATE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

Location: High Wycombe

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: £33,951 - £37,694 per annum

Hours per week: 37

Closing Date: 04/01/2026

Reference Number: 1934

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 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 are seeking a Graduate Teaching Associate (GTA) in Physiotherapy to join our growing School of Health and Social Care Professions. The post is full-time and permanent, and offers a unique opportunity for an aspiring academic with a passion for teaching, clinical education and student development.

• Facilitate teaching sessions and practical tutorials.
• Support students during placement preparation.
• Provide academic feedback and mark assessments.
• Contribute to OSCE preparation and clinical teaching.
• Offer pastoral and academic support where required.
• Support the primary care hub.
• Engage in professional development activities (e.g., CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to teaching, learning and assessment.
• Contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the Department and/or School.
• Deliver pastoral care to, and project supervision of, students.
• Maintain and foster the high reputation of the University in practice partner settings.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to work toward a fully fee‑waived PhD in an area aligned to physiotherapy education, practice or workforce development. Upon completion of the PhD, you will be automatically progressed to Lecturer level within the University.

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays and University closure days.
• Hybrid working where appropriate.
• Full PhD studentship (fee‑waived) included with post.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Professional development and teaching qualifications.
• Access to on‑site gym and staff retail discounts.

We consider applicants with a First Degree in a relevant field and a commitment to working towards and achieving a teaching qualification. Applicants should also have:

• Knowledge of the physiotherapy discipline and specialist skills relevant to the courses taught.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office software.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with all stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Flexibility and responsiveness to changing priorities in a busy environment.
• Excellent people skills with the ability to build good working relationships with colleagues and external partners.
• Willingness and ability to work in off‑site locations and to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays).

All applications must be submitted online and in full. We are deployed as a Disability Confident employer and will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is also required.

For informal enquiries please contact:
Esin Turkaslan, Programme Lead (email withheld).

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’s workforce, including people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people.