Academic Manager

Academic Manager

Location: Brighton

Salary: £36,500 – £38,500 per annum

Fixed Term: 6th March 2023 – 15th September 2023

We are looking to recruit an Academic Manager to work in the Senior Academic Team. Initial area of responsibility is likely to be English Language and Academic Skills.

About Kaplan International Pathways

Kaplan International Pathways, a division of Kaplan Inc., offers international students a wide range of flexible study options - from university preparation programmes in the UK, Australia, USA and Japan through to full degree programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Through our academic partnerships with leading universities, our expertise in student recruitment, our exceptional teaching and a focus on customer service and pastoral care, each year we are proud to welcome thousands of students from more than 100 countries onto our programmes. As a commercially successful business which has experienced strong growth in recent years, there are excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.

About the role

We’re looking for an organised administrator and manager with great people skills to help oversee our team of teachers. To work with teachers and students in the smooth running of the course and helping our students to achieve their full potential.

The academic team work to deliver all aspects of the Kaplan Programme including academic, professional and personal skills.

Reporting to the Academic Leader, your responsibilities will include:

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  supporting students on their academic programmes
• attending and running regular meetings
• ensuring the student academic experience is of a consistently high standard, is flexible, responsive and meets the needs of all students within an area of the College
• academic standards, including teaching, learning support and assessments within an area of the College
• ensuring student feedback is collected effectively and used to enhance the student experience within an area of the College
• the effective selection, management and continual development of a high-performing teaching team to ensure high-quality learning within an area of the College
• the use of learning and teaching resources that support the successful achievement of students within an area of the College
• the effective measurement of the student learning experience that allow all students to reach their potential within an area of the College
• managing a team
• innovation and development of learning and teaching within an area of the College
• Working with both internal and external stakeholders including the relevant university partner/s, regulatory bodies and other Kaplan Pathways teams
• Other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by your manager

About you

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  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 and preferably a UK Master’s degree or higher
• A teaching qualification is desirable
• Any other duties as required from time to time by the College

What we can offer

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  A varied role with opportunities to grow and learn and the opportunity to work with an experienced team
• A supportive environment in which to grow and develop
• Dynamic, international environment
• Career development and training
• Benefits including pension, medical cashback plan, ride2work scheme, and discounts at leading retailers and wellbeing providers, financial wellbeing programme

To Apply:

Please submit a CV and covering letter explaining why you believe you are suitable for the role.

Closing date: Friday 24th February 2023

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 27th February 2023

At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If as a disabled applicant (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) you would like to request that your application is considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) please let us know using this form

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

About Kaplan International Pathways

Kaplan International Pathways, a division of Kaplan Inc., offers international students a wide range of flexible study options - from University preparation programmes in the UK, Australia, USA and Japan through to full degree programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Through our academic partnerships with leading universities, our expertise in student recruitment, our exceptional teaching and a real focus on customer service and pastoral care, each year we are proud to welcome thousands of students from more than 100 countries through the doors of our colleges.

In the UK, we operate 9 campus-based colleges in partnership with Bournemouth University, University of Glasgow, University of Liverpool, Nottingham Trent University, University of Nottingham, University of Brighton, University of Essex, University of York and University of West of England, Bristol and an off-campus college in London offering pathways to 7 leading well-ranked UK universities.