Teaching Associate (Fixed Term, Part Time)
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
The pay only meets a lower rate
£35,608 – £47,389 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£52,600
Going rate
Offer is 0.7× the going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
Anyone can use the standard rate, but the pay clears it only if the Home Office classes the job as SOC 3231. We think SOC 2311 is more likely, and the pay is too low for that code. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate for SOC 2311. On the jobs board, Standard and the new entrant rate both show roles like this as Possible at most. The advertised pay goes up to £47,389.
In 2025, University of Nottingham assigned 23 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2311 jobs, according to the Home Office.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2311 Higher education teaching professionals Most likely code | £36,800 Clears | £42,100 Clears | £47,300 Clears | £52,600 Misses |
3231 Higher level teaching assistants Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Arts
Location
University Park
Salary
£35,608 to £47,389 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience.
Closing Date
Sunday 08 November 2026
Reference
ARTS6954126
We are delighted to be seeking to recruit two part-time Teaching Associates to join the Department of Cultural, Media and Visual Studies, in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies at the University of Nottingham.
The Department brings together teaching and research across cultural and creative industries, international media and communication, film and screen studies, and cultural industries and entrepreneurship. The successful candidate will join a collaborative teaching team contributing to established undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
The primary purpose of the role is to contribute to high-quality teaching and student support. The post-holder will teach and advise students in a range of settings, including seminars, tutorials and lectures; contribute to the development and delivery of course materials and assessment; and supervise undergraduate dissertation projects where required. The role also includes pastoral support and administrative duties that contribute to the effective operation of the Department.
We are particularly interested in colleagues who can combine strong subject knowledge with engaging, inclusive and reflective teaching. The Department values innovative pedagogic practice, including digital, project- or problem-based approaches, and welcomes experience of or a willingness to engage with inclusive and decolonising curricula and pedagogies.
Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject area, or equivalent professional qualifications and experience. You should have experience of teaching relevant subjects at Higher Education level, the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, and the ability to plan, deliver and assess teaching within an agreed quality framework. A Higher Education teaching qualification, or progress towards one, is desirable.
Teaching Associate, Cultural, Media and Visual Studies (0.6 FTE)
- Screen Audiences & Visual Culture
- Global Media Communications
- Cultural and Creative Industries
- Expertise in emerging platforms, technologies and social media also very welcome.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Helen Kennedy ([email protected] ) or Colin Wright, ( [email protected] ) via email.
Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Higher education teaching professionals (SOC 2311) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~207k in sample- Offer £35,608–47,389
- Middle half £43,004–68,328
- Median £55,068
- Going rate £52,600
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,800–47,300
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£43,004–68,328), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
This pay misses the £52,600 standard floor, but clears the £36,800 new entrant rate.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. University of Nottingham holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, University of Nottingham assigned 23 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2311 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2311 going rate of £52,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.