Teaching Administrator

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies as an Undergraduate Administrator at the University of St Andrews. This is a part-time position, with the successful candidate working 21.75 hours per week. The role holder will be part of a Teaching Team of four and the wider Professional Services Team of fifteen, supporting the full student journey from application through to graduation.


The successful candidate will be flexible, proactive, and able to prioritise the needs of students, academic staff, and the School. They will demonstrate excellent teamworking and relationship-building skills, sound judgement, and effective problem-solving abilities.


Experience in a similar role in a University or research environment with an understanding of teaching within Higher Education would be advantageous.


Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
  • Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
  • Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
  • A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
  • Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
  • Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
  • Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
  • 30 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Nikki Steel, email: .

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.


We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions


This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on .


Closing Date: 27 March 2026

Interview Date: week commencing 6 April 2026

Please quote ref: CG1739SB


School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies

Salary: £25,353 - £26,707 per annum pro rata

Start: As soon as possible

Part time, 21.75 hours per week (0.6 FTE)


School/Unit: School of Philos Anthro & Film Studies

Posted: 04/03/2026

Closing date: 27/03/2026

Closing time: 23:59

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