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Teaching Assistant - Veterinary Clinical Skills

Keele University

Location: Keele
Salary: £26,642 to £30,505 Grade 5
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 18th October 2024
Closes: 10th November 2024
Job Ref: KU00004293

Harper Adams Based

Grade 5 £26,642 - £30,505

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team of Clinical Skills Teaching Assistants at the Harper and Keele Vet School. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development and provision of a high-quality learning experience for students within the school. 

The post holder will work closely with the academic team, supporting the delivery of practical teaching sessions, primarily in the areas of clinical skills, engage in the development and improvement of teaching aids and techniques, and support the development of the school as part of the wider technical team.

You will have experience in veterinary clinical techniques and use of clinical equipment, experience of supporting team members and facilitating and implementing health and safety rules and regulations.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

  • Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
  • Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
  • Excellent staff pension scheme   
  • Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
  • On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
  • Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
  • Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

Flexible Working

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The School

A unique joint venture between two outstanding universities, the Harper and Keele Veterinary School brings together two distinctive institutions with a track record of excellence in teaching and student experience to provide an exciting new opportunity for veterinary students to train within rural Staffordshire and Shropshire. Staff and students can make use of resources at each campus and at partner sites including a network of veterinary practices and farms.

Keele is one of more than 35 universities and research institutions from across the UK which have backed a pledge to support their technicians. The Technician Commitment is a sector-wide initiative led by the Science Council and supported by the Gatsby Foundation, which aims to help address key challenges facing technical staff working in research. Five target areas have been identified, and the commitment will ensure greater visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians across all disciplines at Keele.

Harper & Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Occupational Health

OH Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider.

How to Apply

To apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Mark Arrowsmith d.m.arrowsmith@hkvets.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 10th November 2024

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