UCL Philosophy Department Postgraduate Teaching Assistants (PGTAs) 2026

The main duties of the role include:

• leading seminar classes;
• marking coursework and examinations in a timely manner; and
• providing detailed written feedback on coursework assignments and essays.

Successful candidates will normally be pursuing a postgraduate research degree, preferably within the UCL Philosophy Department, or will have studied a closely related subject. Previous teaching experience is desirable but not essential.

Appointments will be made at Grade 6, Spine Point 23 of the UCL salary scale (currently £19.59 per hour including London Allowance).

PGTAs will be paid for:

• mandatory training;
• meetings with the Course Convenor or Module Lead;
• lecture attendance;
• seminar preparation and teaching;
• marking formative and summative assessments.

Marking payments are calculated according to the type and number of assessments marked. Weekly pay will vary depending on the number of seminar groups taught and assessments marked. Holiday pay is paid in addition, and payments are processed one month in arrears.

As an example, a PGTA taking two seminar groups for an introductory/intermediate level module could expect to be paid for around 81 hours of teaching, training, preparation, etc. plus for around 16-24 hours of marking (depending on the number of papers or scripts marked, and their length) for the whole module, plus holiday pay.
 
Application process

Applications should be submitted via our online application form and must include a brief academic CV.

Your CV should include:

• research specialisms;
• completed degrees;
• details of your current employer (if applicable); and
• previous employment history.

Applicants may also submit a brief covering letter. If included, this should outline:

• relevant teaching experience (maximum half a page); and
• a summary of your knowledge, skills and abilities in relation to the person specification (maximum half a page).
   

Please submit all application materials via the MS Form below (UCL login required):
UCL Philosophy - Post Graduate Teaching Assistants 2026/27 Application Form

Applicants who do not have a UCL login should email their CV and covering letter to philosophy@ucl.ac.uk, specifying the modules they are interested in from the undergraduate module list available on the department website:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/philosophy/current-students/ba-programmes/ba-modules 

Students holding a Student visa (formerly Tier 4) who work at UCL will be required to complete weekly timesheets as per the UCL Immigration Compliance Tier 4 Student & Sponsor Responsibilities guidance.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 14 June 2026, although late applications may still be considered.

Offers of PGTA appointments are expected to be made soon after the closing date. The panel may invite shortlisted candidates to interview. Interviews may be conducted via Zoom or telephone.

The full Job Description with Personal Specification is available below: