Salary: £34,610 – £39,906 per annum, pro rata.
Fixed term contract: 100 hours over 25 teaching weeks (August 2026 – March 2027); approx. 4 hours per week plus training and marking.
Contract dates: August 20th 2026 – April 30th 2027.
Number of posts: 6.
Job Overview
LEAPS is recruiting current PhD students to teach the S6 Transition Course online and on campus, helping final‑year school pupils develop skills and confidence for undergraduate study.
Training & Timetable
Employment starts with training in August; course teaching begins end of August 2026 and runs until end of March 2027. Tutorials take place on Thursday afternoons during teaching weeks, alternating between in‑person and online sessions. Review meetings in April.
Provisional training dates: Thurs 20 Aug (on‑campus); Fri 21 Aug (online); Thurs 27 Aug (on‑campus, 13.00‑17.00).
Candidates must be available for training in August.
Your Skills & Attributes for Success
- Currently pursuing a PhD and will be a PhD student during the teaching period.
- Strong understanding of academic skills required for higher‑education study.
- Demonstrable ability to communicate with and lead final‑year school students in a friendly, student‑focused manner.
- Experience leading tutorials/labs or similar in an HE setting.
- Experience marking undergraduate work and providing feedback.
- Excellent team and independent working skills.
Benefits
- Part‑time, paid position with flexible hours.
- Opportunity to support widening participation in higher education.
- Support for teaching development within the Transitions Course team.
- Recognition of commitment to gender equality (Athena SWAN) and diversity (Race Equality Charter, Stonewall Scotland).
Right to Work & Sponsorship
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The University will not consider candidates requiring sponsorship.
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