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About the Role

As an Academic Leader, you will leverage your teaching and learning expertise to ensure our academic program empowers students to achieve their highest potential. This role is ideal for a dynamic, forward-thinking academic professional, experienced academic manager, or aspiring educational leader interested in innovation and the use of Generative AI in education.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the academic program enables students to perform to the best of their ability.
• Manage a curriculum area/s.
• Allocate resources effectively.
• Organize tasks efficiently.

Requirements

• Strong commitment to student-centred approaches to learning and teaching.
• Experience of managing a curriculum area/s.
• Knowledge of the needs of international students.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong resource allocation and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyse data to make informed conclusions.
• Ability to work collaboratively across a range of teams.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• A UK Master’s degree or higher is preferred.
• A teaching qualification is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including children’s barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Willingness to complete a Prohibition from Teaching Check through the Teaching Regulation Agency for roles involving teaching or coaching.

Skills

• Teaching
• Learning
• Student-focused
• Adaptability
• Working in a fast-paced environment
• Innovation
• Generative AI in education
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Resource allocation
• Organizational skills
• Data analysis
• Collaboration

Location

• Kaplan International College London
• London

Work Type

• Full Time
• 37.5 hours per week
• Fixed Term Contract
• Until October 2027
• Hybrid/home working where possible

Experience Level

• Experienced academic manager
• Aspiring educational leader

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• UK Master’s degree or higher (preferred)
• Teaching qualification (desirable)

Salary/Compensations

• £43,500 - £45,500 per annum
• Up to 10% bonus

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata if part-time)
• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
• Company pension contributions
• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay above statutory levels
• Medicash Health Cash Plan

About the Company

• Kaplan International College London (KIC London) is a university pathways college preparing students from over 80 countries for undergraduate or postgraduate courses at 10 prestigious university partners.
• KIC London offers a state-of-the-art study environment with learning spaces that encourage collaboration and independence.
• The KIC London team is committed to ensuring students thrive socially and academically.
• The college is located next to Borough Market, two minutes from London Bridge station, with views across the Thames to the City of London.

Equal Opportunity

• Kaplan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
• Kaplan International Pathways is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive global workforce.
• As equal opportunity employers, we ensure fair treatment for all employees, safeguarding them from discrimination based on protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act 2010, and beyond.
• We actively welcome individuals from varied backgrounds, appreciating the distinct viewpoints and contributions they offer.
• We especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, people with visible and hidden disabilities, and individuals of any age or family status.
• Details on how to request consideration under our Disability Confident Scheme and reasonable adjustments for interviews will be provided after application submission.