Weekend Campus Director - Higher Education

Weekend Campus Director – Higher Education – Permanent – Central London

Position: Academic Dean (Weekend Courses)  - Weekend Campus Director

Contract Type:  Permanent, Full Time  

Location: London (multiple campuses)

Reporting into: Vice Principal(s)

Salary: Competitive (depending on experience) – £60-70k per annum

The Role

As an Academic Dean on Weekend Courses, you will be a motivated individual who understands the value of good communications, management, quality assurance and the development of best practice in learning and teaching. You will have relevant experience of developing and managing programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels with the ability to lead a range of academic staff.

You will oversee the quality of the teaching on all programmes within the department and will work with teams to build best practice and to support high rates of student achievement, engagement and satisfaction.

You will seek to involve internal and external stakeholders in supporting and enhancing curriculum development and delivery and work collaboratively with partner institutions to develop and enhance the curriculum. Being aware of the latest developments in pedagogic theory, education practice and UK HE policy; and being able to share and implement these insights is vital.

You will have a relevant profile, professional achievements and proven expertise in the practical aspects of the subjects along with excellent industry connections.

The role involves taking responsibility for the management, academic direction and performance of the academic portfolio within designated programmes. You will be expected to be a visionary leader who thinks innovatively and creatively, whilst commanding the support and respect of both academic and professional staff. On a day-to-day level you will show leadership, direct operations, develop colleagues and grow the department. You will be target driven, familiar with the implementation and analysis of Key Performance Indicators and demonstrate academic integrity.

The post holder will contribute to the overarching aim of creating better opportunities with and for students, enabling more to achieve their goals. The role focuses specifically on removing inequalities that exist for students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds, through institutional change programmes and bespoke student support initiatives.

The Dean will be forward-looking, with the ability to horizon-scan and plan ahead. They will identify dependencies, anticipate potential risks, issues, challenges and opportunities, and will take appropriate action as required.

The post holder will lead the development, delivery, evaluation, monitoring, reporting of LCCA’s Access, Participation and Success Strategy, working with colleagues to ensure effective delivery.

The post holder will provide effective leadership and management of teaching excellence and student success to enable the achievement of the relevant College targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) with oversight of the area of Quality Assurance for all programmes of study.

Please note the Academic Dean for Weekend Courses will be expected to work across both London Campuses on both Saturday and Sunday and will also be expected to be present on campus for 2-3 days per week, as required, in order to work alongside the wider academic team.

Who we are

Our university offers our students a wide range of accredited programmes within the creative arts and contemporary business fields. With a broad network of industry connections, aided by our partnership with University of the Creative Arts and various other industry leading brands, we allow our students to get a real feel for working within the fashion, graphic design and the business space by embarking on a journey which is designed to meet our students’ academic and personal demands.

We offer students a unique industry-centred exposure to get students ready for their next step by adopting blended learning approaches delivered via workshops, lectures, fieldtrips, seminars, hosting sector leading subject-matter renowned experts from around the world and various other networking opportunities - therefore adopting a practical approach in the delivery of our programmes.  

At the very heart of our vision is a student-centred learning and teaching methodology which is progressive, forward-thinking, modern, and designed to meet our learners’ needs.

Why join us:

We are bounded by our shared values­ – student focus, communication, collaboration, respect, competence, entrepreneurship, and integrity – are more than aspiration. We display and expect these beliefs and behaviours from our colleagues equally. Some of the benefits on offer are:

What we offer our colleagues:

• A flexible working model – we encourage flexible working to aid productivity and a healthy work-life balance.
• My Rewards Hub – handpicked discounts and deals from a wide and ever-growing list of providers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – a dedicated 24/7 access platform
• We support and promote our colleagues in achieving various academic and CPD opportunities via PGCertHE and Advanced HE followships.
• Training & Development opportunities on offer – this ranges from digital badges, in-house workshops and seminars hosted by world renowned subject matter experts.
• A great Refer-A-Friend (RAF) scheme in operation.
• Socials via ‘GOSH’: We love to celebrate events, our successes, recognise our colleagues for their contribution.
• Eye Care Vouchers

APPLY TODAY – please submit your full CV. If shortlisted, we will be in contact with you within 24 hours. We are looking to interview successful candidates immediately, so please don’t delay in applying!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

Please note we do not offer sponsorship, and you must have the Right to Work in the UK. You must also have or be willing to obtain a Child Workforce Enhanced DBS Certificate and ensure this is registered on the update service.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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Weekend Campus Director – Higher Education – Permanent – Central London