Part-time (0.6 FTE) – Fixed Term Contract (September 2026 – July 2027) – High Wycombe Campus
Salary – £33,951–£37,694 per annum (pro rata)
We’re not trying to fit in with the higher education status quo. We’re challenging it. We’re doing things differently – because our students, our staff, and our world need us to.
So this is an exciting moment to join us. We’re boldly reimagining what a university can be: a place rooted in social mobility, a community where difference is celebrated, and an institution that empowers people to become more than they thought possible
We are seeking a Graduate Teaching Associate (GTA) in Physiotherapy to join our growing College Health and Society on a fixed-term, part-time (0.6 FTE) basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring academic and clinician with a passion for teaching, clinical education and student development.
As a GTA in Physiotherapy, you will support learning, teaching and assessment across our pre-registration Physiotherapy programmes. Working closely with Module Leads and Programme Leads, your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering practical teaching sessions, tutorials and clinical skills teaching.
- Supporting students with placement preparation and employability.
- Providing academic support and formative feedback.
- Assisting with assessment, marking and OSCE preparation.
- Providing pastoral and academic support to students.
- Supporting the University's Primary Care Education Centre through the delivery of student-led physiotherapy clinics.
- Supervising physiotherapy students undertaking clinical placements within the Primary Care Education Centre, providing clinical education, feedback and assessment under HCPC and CSP standards.
- Working directly within the Primary Care Education Centre clinic to support students on placement, including day-to-day clinical supervision and formal assessment of their clinical competence.
This role also provides an opportunity to gain experience in primary care service delivery, clinical supervision and healthcare education, while contributing to innovative student-led clinical services.
Applicants must:
- Be a HCPC-registered Physiotherapist.
- Hold Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) membership.
- Have relevant clinical experience.
- Demonstrate an interest in higher education teaching and student support.
- Be committed to developing an academic career.
What we offer:
- a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
- Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
- training & development support opportunities
- contributory pension scheme
- free gym membership for our on-site gym
- a range of staff discounts with major retailers.
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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this role please contact: Associate Professor Esin Turkaslan – Physiotherapy Cluster Lead
[email protected]
All applications are to be made in full and online.
We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves.
Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to the People Team [email protected] if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.
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Closing Date: 27 August 2026
Interview Date: 4 September 2026
Please note that an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required for this position. The successful applicant will be required to give consent to check their criminal record status through the DBS. Information will be kept in strict confidence. Your offer of appointment will be subject to the University being satisfied with the outcome of this check.
If you are invited to interview for this role, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and if on a visa, current visa and status. Sponsorship is dependent on the salary level of the position. Due to the salary for this post, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship to the successful candidate.
BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.
The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:
Being aware of own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.
Providing the best quality service to external and internal customers/students/stakeholders. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up customer service standards.
Enhancing your contribution to the University through an understanding of University values, its students, customers and stakeholders.
