Academic Manager

Scholars School System, a project of UK Curriculum & Accreditation Body (UKCAB), a registered charity founded in 2006), is seeking an Academic Manager for all campuses, including Birmingham, Manchester, London, Bradford, and Leicester, based in the Birmingham campus.

Reports to: Departmental Head/Director of Academics Purpose:

The organization seeks to appoint an Academic Manager that will provide strategic vision and leadership at both academic and non-academic levels, developing effective relationships to meet the highest standards and managing curriculum development.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for academic and non-academic activities under the Dean/CEO's guidance.
• Contribute to institutional strategy in learning and teaching, participating in boards, committees, and panels.
• Liaise with College Directors for the effective management of academic systems.
• Develop relationships with Directors to ensure corporate governance standards.
• Enhance the institution's reputation for academic excellence and engagement.
• Set deadlines and collaborate with relevant partners.
• Oversee formative and summative assessments with the Controller of Examinations.
• Review key documents like student and program handbooks.
• Manage timetables and curriculum plans.
• Coordinate learning walks and teaching observations with the quality team.
• Prepare for partner meetings, including data collation and report writing.
• Oversee assessment panels, moderation reports, and standardization meetings.
• Lead student feedback processes across all programs, including module evaluations and surveys.
• Organize extra-curricular activities such as social events, guest lectures, and workshops.
• Provide leadership to staff and students and represent the College externally.
• Manage staff, systems, and resources effectively.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of organization policies.
• Represent and promote Scholars School System in local and regional forums.
• Monitor monthly lecturer task sheets and arrange regular progress meetings.
• Facilitate efficient inductions for new staff members.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Relevant experience in a similar role
• Work experience in education and management roles
• Skills in managing learning, teaching, and staff in higher education
• Experience in Educational Oversight and/or QAA inspections
• Involvement in program validation at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Understanding of UK higher education sector issues, particularly in learning and teaching
• Experience managing resources in an educational context

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Basic hours: 9am to 6pm on-site
• Occasional trips away from the office are required
• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Up to £5k annual incentives (pro-rata, given quarterly upon meeting KPIs)
• 3% annual increase after successful probation and KPI completion

To apply please email please info@scholarsschool.ac.uk via the ‘Apply’ button above.

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