Teaching Support Guidance
Policies, Support & Feedback
Policies
- School of Informatics Teaching Support Staff Policy
- School of Informatics Policy for the Employment of Taught Students for Teaching Support
- University Policy for the Recruitment, Support and Development of Tutors and Demonstrators
Facilities and Resources
Some teaching support roles will require preparation in advance of a session and access to materials such as printing and photocopying facilities. The School of Informatics Desk Policy ensures that all full-time PGR students are allocated desk space for the duration of their studies. Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate students have access to dedicated School computing facilities and extensive study areas within Appleton Tower.
In addition to the Informatics Training Programme, Teaching Support Staff are encouraged to take advantage of resources and development opportunities available through the IAD:
https://www.ed.ac.uk/institute-academic-development/learning-teaching/staff/tutors-demonstrators
Sickness Absence
If you are unable to fulfil your teaching support commitments due to sickness, absences must be reported as soon as possible. Please email Informatics Teaching Support [teaching-support@inf.ed.ac.uk] and the relevant lecturer, your email should indicate what course duties you are unable to complete and whether you will rearrange the activities or if cover is necessary. Informatics Student Services [ISS] and the lecturer will make arrangements for cover if this is required. Once absence has been reported, Student Services staff will confirm any sick pay entitlement.
Giving us your Feedback
We are always keen to improve the student experience, and this includes your experiences as members of Teaching Support Staff [TSS].
Please contact the Teaching Support team at teaching-support@inf.ed.ac.uk.