Details
1104643
University of Leicester
12/01/2026
Other - See Job
Various, according to timetable
Not Applicable
Pay
£14.67
£1.77
Description
Role
Demonstrators will undertake teaching support and administrative duties in relation to identified areas of Geography and foundation year teaching delivery to support the highest quality service to students.
Duties and responsibilities
Supporting the learning of undergraduate and foundation year students in face to face delivery of practical classes.
Please specify which module(s) you wish to apply for in your application:
GY0011 Principles of Earth Science and Earth Systems (1 role, up to 15 hours) 5 practical sessions of 3 hours each. Module convenor: Jens Zinke
GL1104 Natural Resources and the Environment. 16 hours on campus (2 hours a week), normally split between 2 demonstrators (8 hours each). Module convenor is David Holwell.
GL1105 Geological Maps and Structures. 1 demonstrator, 28 hours on campus. Module convenor is Sarah Lee.
GL1108 Our Dynamic Planet. Up to 34 hours on campus, normally split between 2 demonstrators (17 hours each). Module convenor is Marc Reichow
GL2102 Structure and Tectonics. Up to 36 hours on campus, can be split between 2 demonstrators (1 demonstrator for 28 hours, 1 demonstrator for 8 hours). Module convenor is Gawen Jenkin
GL2105 Depositional Processes and Environments. 1 demonstrator, 32 hours on campus. Module convenor is Sarah Lee.
Skills and experience
To be considered for this role, you must have successfully completed at least the first year of the degree in which demonstrator support is being provided, or hold an equivalent level of knowledge. You will bring practical experience of applying relevant skills and techniques, along with strong analytical and communication abilities.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently are essential, as is proficiency in English to support teaching and administrative duties.
An appreciation of safety in laboratory or fieldwork settings is required, together with a commitment to demonstrating behaviours in line with the University’s values of inclusivity, inspiration and impact.
Desirable attributes include a First Aid qualification, where applicable, and prior experience of demonstrating or teaching undergraduate students.
Location
University of Leicester
Additional information
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and also what modules you are applying for.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 23 November 2025
Start date
Monday 12th January 2026
Duration
Up to 12 weeks. Expected duration is to the end of term on Friday 27th March 2026.
Unitemps is acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy.
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.
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