Thank you for your replies and I didn't get anywhere. There were 8 pages of applicants the admin lady told me. I think I will have a go at getting on one of the personal tutoring lists and see if I can get on a marking list somehow. Starting to feel as if I'm never going to get a foot on the ladder and if people with Phds can't get in what chance have I got. Its ok saying in adverts that mature students can offer valuable life experience in the adverts but when push comes to shove I don't think it is considered at all.

Hello Has anyone had any experience as working as an OU associate lecturer? I am currently part way through my MSc (very mature student) and would like to get some teaching experience. I've looked on the OU website and there are two modules open in my locality which I feel I could competently apply for but has anyone gone through their recruitment process and could shed some light? How difficult is it to get these places? I have no teaching experience unfortunately but have the necessary qualifications. Thanks in advance Pip