Eligibility

The School of History, Classics & Archaeology will routinely offer Guaranteed Hours Teaching Support work to:

• History, Classics or Archaeology current PhD students 
• PhD students registered on a related programme from another School, who believe they have suitable knowledge and experience

In order to apply to become a tutor or demonstrator you must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a Fully matriculated PhD student at the University of Edinburgh for the full period of the work to be undertaken
• Priority will be given to students within their Prescribed period of study
• We cannot give you a contract beyond your Maximum end date recorded on EUCLID
• Must have the right to work in the UK
• Must have the approval of your Supervisor

For postgraduate students registered at the University, who are employed as a tutor or demonstrator (or any other employment at the University) any employment must not impede the successful completion of the students’ own degrees and must not contravene any conditions their funding body applies regarding the number of hours of paid teaching or other employment that they can undertake.

Full-time postgraduate research students must work no more than an average of 9 hours per week across the academic year and must discuss any proposed employment with their principal supervisor.

Right to Work

In accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 the University of Edinburgh, an employer has a legal responsibility to prevent illegal working and therefore must check that all employees are entitled to work in the United Kingdom (UK).

To do so, the University of Edinburgh needs to see original documents evidencing right to work in the UK before the start of employment. The School Resources Team will be in contact to ask you to provide the documentation at the appropriate point.

If you are a continuing Tutor or Demonstrator and have already provided your legal right to work in the UK documents you will only need to provide your legal right to work in the UK if your documentation has been updated or changed, for example if your Visa/BRP has expired. It is your responsibility to renew your Right to Work when needed.

Students studying on a Tier 4 or Student Route visa

Tier 4 and Student Route Visas impose strict restrictions on working in the UK and if you hold a Tier 4 or Student Route Visa, you must adhere to these restrictions. Your entry clearance vignette (visa sticker in your passport) or your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) will tell you if you are allowed to work.

More detailed information and help is available through the Student Immigration Service at Working in the UK during studies. 

Please also see further  information and the University Policy for the recruitment, support and development of tutors and demonstrators at

Tutors and demonstrators