Become a Graduate Teaching Assistant Friday 18 March Monday 21 March Thursday 24 March

Introduction to the team Alex Hopkins, Dean of Academic Development and Enhancement. OVC Annette Fitzpatrick, GTA Scheme Manager, OVC Julie Hughes, Head of Dept. PCE, FEHW Faculty colleagues and GTAs Management Team

Overview of this session Our Vision: Your Opportunity Role of University of Wolverhampton GTAs Overview of GTA programme Application process – personal statement Selection and interview process Questions

Our Vision: Your Opportunity Our vision is to promote social mobility and improve individual life chances within the communities we operate. We aim to raise the aspirations, attainment, the quality of schools and the level of progression to higher education and graduate employment. Right across the region.

Our Vision: Your Opportunity Ours is a University that can find the talent and ability within any individual. One that will transform that talent into opportunity. The University launched a new academic role, its own Graduate Teaching Assistant scheme, to support its strategy. This will be the third cohort of our GTAs.

The role of the Graduate Teaching Assistant Assist academic staff in providing a high quality student experience Provide support for student learning Help to enhance student progression and achievement Teach within post compulsory environments

Examples of tasks could include: Facilitating seminars and drop in sessions Contributing to small and large group teaching Tutorial support Demonstrations during practical sessions Technical support during project work Field trips where appropriate; Providing assignment guidance, including maths and English Outreach activity/raising aspirations Improving links with FE colleges.

Overview of the GTA Programme University and Faculty Induction PGCE (M) Three days in Faculty and two days PGCE (M) Block placement mid Jan-Feb 2017 Feb – April - 3 days in Faculty and 2 days PGCE (M) May – Sept – Faculty and cross-University roles

GTA programme – full time PGCE (M) Recognised teaching qualification for post- compulsory sector 150 hours teaching and 8 assessed lesson observations Academic assignments Lots of group work in small mixed groups Lots of support from personal tutors, teaching and subject mentors

GTA programme – Year 2 Faculty-based focussed on faculty identified issues; Acting as a mentor to incoming GTA cohort Undertake a placement in a partner school, academy, UTC or college; Have the opportunity to seek accreditation to the Higher Education Academy (HEA) Fellowship

Selection and Interview Process - What are we looking for: proven and effective presentation and Communication skills committed to and have the ability to acquire knowledge and understanding about teaching, learning and assessing quality standards and procedures, including the requirements of the QAA/TEF, Ofsted and relevant PSRBs

Selection and Interview Process - What are we looking for: Effective organisational skills, good time management, ability to prioritise tasks and attention to detail An understanding and awareness of the issues involved in working with a diverse range of staff and students with varying needs is essential.

Selection and Interview Process - What are we looking for: The post holder should have the ability to work with a virtual learning environment, including the use of e-learning technology. The ability to work as part of a team is also essential.

How to apply – Closing Date: 8 April 2016 Via the University website Register and apply online Think about your personal statement linked to the job description and essential and desirable criteria Think about why you want to teach and why here and in general post compulsory education

Convince us to select you for interview Highly competitive Shortlisting and selection will take place with HR/Faculty and programme team in June Interviews will take place from June onwards You will be expected to deliver a presentation activity and written task.

Graduate Teaching Assistant Post Professional Support Staff contract – not an academic contract Grade UW6 - Fixed Point 20 - £23,619 annum Fixed Term Contract for 2 Years PGCE fee waiver 21 days holiday leave

Questions?