Subject Lead - Foundation School (Levels 3, 4 and 5)

About the role

London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) is recruiting five Subject Leads for its Foundation School, starting in January 2027, as student numbers grow. There are two Level 3 posts (Foundation Year, Business Pathway) and three Levels 4 and 5 posts (FdA Applied Business Management and Hospitality and Event Management). The role provides academic leadership, drives student outcomes and supports teaching teams, without direct line management responsibility.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of modules, aligned with programme specifications and sector expectations
• Act as academic point of contact for lecturers and module teams
• Design and maintain module content, teaching materials, assessment briefs and VLE resources
• Develop assessment strategies and marking criteria, and support moderation and feedback consistency
• Contribute to quality enhancement, monitor module performance and improve retention, continuation and achievement
• Analyse performance, attendance and engagement data to improve student outcomes
• Share best practice with academic colleagues

Required profile

• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional qualification in Business, Management, Hospitality, Events or a related discipline
• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCertHE, PGCE, DTLLS, Cert Ed or equivalent)
• Fellowship of Advance HE, or willingness to work towards it
• Significant UK teaching experience, preferably in Higher and/or Further Education, at Level 3 and/or Levels 4 and 5
• Proven academic, curriculum, module or programme leadership experience
• Desirable: widening participation experience, private higher education experience, and active professional practice, scholarship or research

Required skills

• Understanding of quality assurance, assessment, moderation and academic integrity
• Use of student performance data to inform improvement
• Interpersonal, organisational and stakeholder management skills

Salary is £45,000 - £55,000 per year, full-time permanent, campus-based in London. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not offered.