GTA Development Associate

Please read all of this before applying - information on where to send your application is below. 

About the Role

We are looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) to contribute to the King’s Academy GTA Development Programme next year. This fixed-term role would be ideal for someone who has experience as a GTA who is interested in working with King’s Academy to support fellow GTAs and develop their own skills. This post may be particularly suitable for someone wishing to develop an academic career with a teaching component. The post holder will be a member of the King’s Academy team and work alongside other academic development and professional services colleagues to provide support to GTAs. The postholder will receive support and mentoring to develop their expertise in teaching and education. This would be a hybrid role. Office space may be available on the Waterloo or Strand campuses and some working from home may be possible.

Role Purpose

• To contribute to the design and implementation of the GTA Development Programme.

Role Profile

• To work closely with the GTA Development Programme Lead to design, plan and run events and workshops for GTAs.


• To update existing and create new online resources for GTAs, such as on the GTA One Stop Shop KEATS page.


• To work with the GTA Development Team to plan and organise events for GTAs, which may include workshops, peer teaching support and social events.


• To develop own teaching expertise in line with the responsibilities of the post.

Application Process

If you fulfil the criteria, please submit and indication of your interest by sending:

• a concise CV (max two sides of A4) and,


• a brief covering letter outlining your interest in the post and relevant experience (max two sides of A4)

to Dr Sandra Takei at Sandra.Takei@kcl.ac.uk

Further Information

Interviews will take place on 20 June 2024.

Candidates will be asked to prepare a brief (10-minute) interactive teaching demonstration for the interview on one of the following topics: planning your first seminar, active learning strategies or developing confidence as a GTA.

Deadline: 13 June 2024

E = Essential; D = Desirable

Education / qualifications and training

• A teaching qualification of any kind - D


• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (e.g. AFHEA) or working towards - D

Experience

• Experience of teaching in a university setting - E


• Experience of using active learning methods in teaching - E


• Experience of designing, developing and evaluating teaching - D


• Experience of using virtual learning environments and other forms of technology to support teaching and learning - D


• Experience recording and editing videos - D


• Experience teaching in a health or science/STEM discipline - D

Knowledge / skills

• Some theoretical knowledge of education - D


• Excellent organisational skills - E


• Good listening, communication and interpersonal skills - E


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with academic and professional services colleagues - E


• IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook - E

Personal characteristics / other requirements

• Ability to be punctual, reliable and professional at all times - E


• A commitment to equal opportunities and inclusive teaching - E


• A commitment to continued professional development to enhance teaching and broaden the range of teaching methods used, including the use of technology - E

Applicants must:

• Have an understanding of the GTA role at King’s and completed some teaching on an academic programme (either undergraduate or postgraduate)


• Be available to commit to a minimum of 0.5 days per week for 9 months (August 2024 to April 2025) and be present during peak periods (9 – 30 September 2024 & 13 – 24 January 2025)


• Be flexible about working at more than one campus (primarily Strand and Waterloo).

Desirable criteria:

• GTAs from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. However, we especially welcome applicants with teaching experience in a health or science/STEM discipline.