Unestablished Teaching Associate (Part Time)
Unestablished Teaching Associate (Part Time)
About Us
The University of Cambridge is one of the world's leading academic institutions, renowned for its excellence in education, research, and innovation. For nearly 800 years, we've been at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries, shaping global knowledge across diverse fields. We boast 31 Colleges, over 150 faculties and departments, and a thriving ecosystem of museums, libraries, and research centres.
At Cambridge, our mission is to contribute to society through world-class education, learning, and research. With a deep respect for tradition and a bold vision for the future, we continue to shape the world through knowledge, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
We are now looking for an Unestablished Teaching Associate to join us on a part-time (0.2 FTE) basis for a one-year fixed-term contract in the first instance. Working time is not fixed to a specific day each week and is instead distributed flexibly across the academic year in line with course demands.
The Benefits
- Salary of £35,608 - £46,049 per annum (pro rata)
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family-friendly schemes (e.g., workplace nurseries)
- An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution
- University Staff Counselling Service
- Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores
- Schemes to support relocation
- Development opportunities
The Role
As an Unestablished Teaching Associate, you will support the development of trainee teachers across academic and school-based experiences within our Primary PGCE programme.
You will provide academic and pastoral support as a Personal Tutor, while working closely with school partners to observe teaching, assess progress and offer constructive feedback aligned to the PGCE curriculum.
Through regular engagement with trainees and mentors, you will help ensure a high-quality, supportive training experience that reflects the demands of modern classrooms.
You will also contribute to assessment, quality assurance and programme delivery, including marking assignments, monitoring progress and collaborating with the wider teaching team.
Additionally, you will:
- Assess trainee progress and provide feedback on Masters-level assignments
- Support trainee recruitment, interviews and references
- Help plan and coordinate placement experiences and partnership events
- Assist with preparation for inspections and wider course activities
About You
To be considered as an Unestablished Teaching Associate, you will need:
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Experience as a primary practitioner in UK settings in the 3-11 age range with proven UK school experience
- Experience of involvement in initial teacher education
- Extensive knowledge and experience of mentoring student teachers or early career teachers, including the provision of pastoral support
- A proven track record of practitioner research and/or scholarly activity
- Up to date knowledge of ITE policy and current research relating to early years and primary education
- A proven understanding of the importance of the role research plays in initial teacher education and early years and primary education
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A Master's degree in a relevant subject
The closing date for this role is 3rd May 2026.
Other organisations may call this role Teaching Associate, University Teaching Associate, PGCE Tutor, Academic Tutor, Higher Education Tutor, Teaching Fellow, PGCE Assessor, University Tutor, or Education Programme Tutor.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
For detailed information about the role and working for the University, please see the 'Further Information' link at the bottom of the advert.
Informal enquiries can be addressed to John-Mark Winstanley (Associate Teaching Professor) via email jmw215@cam.ac.uk
If you have any questions about the application process or have any difficulties with applying for the vacancy, please contact the Faculty of Education HR team at hr@educ.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference JR49461 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Key information
Department/location
Salary
£35,608-£46,049 pro rata
Reference
JR49461
Category
Date published
24 April 2026
Closing date
3 May 2026
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