Graduate Teaching Assistant – Clocks & Horology

Location: West Dean College, Sussex
Contract: 10-month fixed term, part-time (7 hrs per week / 0.2 FTE)
Salary: £5,787.60 per annum

About Us
West Dean College is a specialist centre for arts, crafts, conservation, and design, based in the South Downs National Park. With expert tuition, small class sizes, and world-class facilities, we provide students with the skills and experience needed to succeed in their fields.

The Role
We are seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support the Horology Department on our Foundation and Graduate Diploma programmes. You will:

• Assist with workshop preparation and maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance to students.
• Support tutors with demonstrations and teaching resources.
• Contribute to student induction and engagement.

About You

• A recent graduate of the 2024–25 Clocks programme.
• Practical knowledge of horology at Foundation level or above.
• Strong organisational, teamwork, and facilitation skills.
• Awareness of current issues in the discipline.
• Ideally, experience of CAD in a horological context.

Why Join Us?

• Unique and inspiring setting.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Subsidised meals on campus.
• Pension scheme, life assurance, and wellbeing support.
• Discounted and free short courses.

Apply Now
If you are passionate about horology and want to support the next generation of students, we’d love to hear from you.

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