Academic Director of Teaching & Learning

About the role

London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA), a specialist higher education institution in central London offering career-focused degrees in hospitality, business and the creative industries, is recruiting an Academic Director of Teaching & Learning. The post provides senior academic leadership across the College, leads teaching excellence, academic partnerships and student success, and acts as the lead academic representative on site during Saturday and Sunday operations of the seven-day academic operation.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and enhance learning, teaching and assessment practice, and support the development and implementation of the College's academic strategy
• Contribute to quality assurance, regulatory compliance and student outcomes
• Lead the operational management of academic partnerships with validating and awarding bodies, including the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) and the University of Law (ULaw)
• Provide senior academic leadership for weekend delivery, maintaining academic quality, standards and the student experience across the seven-day operation

Required profile

• Experienced and credible academic leader with a strong track record in improving higher education teaching, assessment and curriculum practice
• A higher degree in a relevant subject area or in higher education teaching, together with Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy or higher, or equivalent professional recognition
• Experience leading improvements through academic teams, building collaborative relationships and working with validating, awarding or partner institutions
• Highly organised, resilient and confident in a fast-paced academic environment, able to advise, influence and support colleagues
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centred teaching and improved outcomes for a diverse student community

Required skills

• Strong understanding of OfS Conditions of Registration
• Understanding of higher education quality assurance frameworks and the expectations of awarding bodies

The working pattern includes Saturday and Sunday, plus three additional weekdays to be agreed on appointment. Right to work in the UK is required; LCCA is not currently a licensed sponsor.