GPL121 GTA Support for Development, Planning and the State

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GPL121 GTA Support for Development, Planning and the State

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Faculty:

Social Sciences

Pay Per Hour:

£21.25 per hour + holiday pay

Closing Date:

01 Dec 2025

Application Closing Date:

01 Dec 2025

About The Role

The School of Geography and Planning require a Graduate Teaching Associate with strong understanding of the module's core content - justifications for and arguments around statutory planning, with a particular focus on England. The module is designed to introduce first year undergraduates to these and related issues.
The GTA will independently deliver a hybrid lecture/workshop session (2hrs total teaching, plus 7hrs of prep, week 6 of the semester). The first half of the session is a lecture, "Policy and the role of the plan", for which slides will be provided. The second half of the session is a workshop, "Making Plans", during which students will work in small groups and once again a plan for this will be provided.
The GTA will also provide marking of student assessment during the examination period (approx. 29 reports of 3,500 words) - 36 hrs including preparation.
Total time: 45 hours

Pay Rate: £21.25 per hour + holiday pay

To Apply: Please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]

Person Specification:

Currently studying towards a PhD in a relevant subject area
A first degree in a relevant subject area (or have equivalent experience)
Effective interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, to support and liaise with staff and students
Ability to adapt style to work effectively with both large and small groups to enhance the learning experience
Ability to explain complex ideas to a variety of audiences
Ability to provide advice to students on study skills and assist with any learning problems
Ability and willingness to engage in relevant School and University training
Keep abreast of current literature in subject areas being taught
Experience of adapting own skills to new circumstances
Ability to work as part of a team and to motivate high performance in others

Information about The Sheffield Graduate Teaching Contract and your role as a GTA can be accessed here.
Your schedule of work will be discussed with you by the module lead Jason Slade [email protected]

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