Subject Lead Foundation – Creative Business

London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) 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.

LCCA offers 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 undergraduate and postgraduate 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.

Position

The Foundation year has designed to support progression onto degree programmes at LCCA and forms part of the 4-year degree courses. The course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills to progress onto level 4, specifically in the areas of business, hospitality and Fashion management and Marketing. Additionally, the Foundation programme ensures that students are at the academic level required to progress onto level 4. Students will gain the proficiency of academic language required to succeed at level 4.

As part of the programme, students will engage in a series of projects that have been structured to give a detailed diagnostic introduction to a range of creative business, visual culture, product design and marketing concepts; in addition to practical, working approaches and a real-world understanding of academic theory in action through an Introduction to Creative Business coursework. In combination, the concepts will support students in understanding the practical, logistical, theoretical and contextual underpinnings of their chosen subject area or Business.

The subject lead role focuses on creating holistic approaches to teaching and learning within Business, Hospitality and Fashion management & Marketing, ensuring that the experiences delivered will progress and retain students. The candidate must have an impeccable track record in delivering student success as well as strong industry links that will enhance and enrich the nature of delivering.

As the Subject Lead, you will lead and manage on the design, development and delivery of the curriculum and all areas of learning, teaching and assessment. Staff will look to you for leadership and support, while you will be entrusted with efficient quality control, resource management and a collaborative working approach.

• Full-time members of staff are expected to teach to the full teaching load across all levels (3-6 essential) in your specialist subject area and L7 (desirable).
• To set, promote and maintain appropriate educational and professional standards of good practice in teaching, delivery, and curriculum development.
• To undertake general course management responsibilities including lesson planning, teaching, curriculum development, assessment, timetabling, resource planning, assessment scrutiny, materials auditing, online resource creation and management, creation of unit handbooks and teacher handbooks, admissions, and administration to ensure successful development and delivery of the BA Business pathway programmes by working with the course directors. To undertake standardisation: setting assessments at the correct level, oversight of marking within teams, standardisation of feedback.
• To undertake a teaching programme, providing academic and pastoral support to students as necessary, monitoring student progress and maintaining appropriate records.
• To maintain strong links with related industries and professional bodies, keeping up to date with latest developments in the subject area and maintaining a professional level of expertise in relation to teaching and subject developments in the field.
• To work with the academic team, contributing to curriculum development and the review and development of cross-disciplinary teaching strategies.
• To fully utilize the College and other information and communication technologies to facilitate and enhance students’ learning experiences and organisational effectiveness.
• To undertake research and scholarly activity and/or professional practice in a relevant discipline.
• To attend and contribute to course related meetings and examination boards as required.
• To assist the course director in course team meetings, course committee meetings and organize and prepare for examination boards.
• To support / co-ordinate projects and promote the exchange of ideas and methods of working with Course director across specialist areas to broaden the student’s experience.
• To contribute to an annual course monitoring report and ensure the continuous improvement and development of the course.
• To manage the overall program of teaching and assessment within the subject including liaison with associated staff.
• To support and work closely with the Course director and Director of Programmes to facilitate the appropriate implementation of college-wide policies and initiatives in relation to teaching and learning and curriculum development.
• To perform such duties consistent with your role as these may from time to time be assigned to you anywhere within the College.
• To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role.
• To work in accordance with the Colleges’ Equal Opportunities Policy and to promote equality and diversity in your work.
• To undertake continuous personal and professional development, and to support it for any staff you manage through effective use of the College’s Planning, Review and Appraisal scheme and staff development opportunities.
• To make full use of all information and communication technologies in adherence to data protection policies to meet the requirements of the role and to promote organizational effectiveness

Requirements

• Relevant BA and postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience
• Teaching qualification (PG Cert or equivalent)
• Expertise and the ability to develop course materials and teach Business, Art and Design at Foundation level, preparing students for their progression to Level 4 Business, Hospitality, and Fashion Management &Marketing BA (Hons) courses at LCCA.
• Applies an inquiring, innovative and reflexive approach to teaching
• Considers equality, diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of teaching practice
• Shows commitment to understanding the range of students’ experiences within a course

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