Through this portal we endeavour to provide instant and clear information on School and HR procedures on matters related to the recruitment and payment of Graduate Teaching Assistants.

Graduate Teaching Assistants

Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) are graduate students employed on a temporary contract by the University in teaching-related responsibilities. The School of Chemistry strives to deliver best teaching and learning experience in a professional and friendly environment and recognises TAs as an important and integral asset to the School’s teaching activities.

All postgraduate students registered within the School are considered to be available for appointment to GTA positions to work in the teaching laboratories. If a student wishes to be excused from consideration they require the support of their supervisor, whoc shold write to the Head of the relevant Section, with an explanation why they should be excluded.

School of Chemistry- Objectives

The School is committed to equality and diversity and supports advancement of the careers of women in science, engineering and technology. The School’s commitment is evident by achieving the Athena SWAN Silver Award. Athena SWAN is a project for the advancement and promotion of the careers of women in science, engineering and technology in higher education and research.

The School supports the university’s aim “To provide a superb higher education and learning experience to outstanding students, irrespective of their backgrounds, and to produce graduates distinguished by their intellectual capabilities, employability, leadership qualities, and their ability and ambition to contribute to society” Manchester Strategic Vision 2020)

Shared Responsibility Practice

Students, School and HR are required to work in effective collaboration to ensure timely recruitment and payment of Teaching Assistants.

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Semester 2 will start on Monday 1st February.

January Training Dates:
Training activities are open for all current GTAs. If you wish to attend any of the sessions, please contact Jenny Slaughter Jennifer.slaughter@manchester.ac.uk

“Logistics of the Synthesis Lab”
Thursday 21st January, 1:45 – 2:15pm, in the floor 2 synthesis lab

“Hands On Practical Sessions” in the Synthesis Lab
For Year 1 synthesis lab GTAs: Monday 25th January, 10am – 4pm
For Year 2 synthesis lab GTAs: Tuesday 25th January, 10am – 4pm
If you are a year 3 GTA and would like to attend either of these session, please get in touch with Jenny Slaughter.

“How to deal with novice chemists”
Thursday 28th January, 1-2pm, GE005A/B

Recruitment and Payment Procedure

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Please follow below process
Detailed information

Step 1
Complete the Online Application Form (OAF)

Step2
ONLY IF selected, complete the Contract Requirement Form (CRF)

Step 3
Attend the TA surgery (details to be announced….)
You need to present- Your passport, VISA (if International), Bank details, P45 or P46

Step 4
Complete the PR14 Form EACH MONTH and submit before 4th of each month.
DTC/ CDT TAs should submit their timesheets with DTC/ CDT office in chemistry building.

Step 5
Notify TA Co-ordinator if do not get paid at end of month.
DO NOT wait until end of semester.

Online Application Form (OAF)

Contract Requirement Form (CRF)

PR14 Form

Your Current Status

Online Expenses Claim Forms and Payslips
If you hold a TA contract, please visit MyManchester. You can log in using your university username and password. Click on my expenses under Finance. You can also view your payslips there.