Academic Leader
Reference number: JR236916
Location: Glasgow
Working pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Salary: £42,000 Per annum + up to 10% bonus + Benefits
We are looking for an Academic Leader to join our team.
As an Academic Leader at Glasgow International College (GIC), you will use your knowledge of teaching and learning to ensure that our academic programme enables students to perform to the absolute best of their ability. You will enjoy working with international students, be student-focused, be open to change and development, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and be fully committed to ensuring all our students’ success. You will have experience in management in language-based courses (such as pre-sessional or similar provision), Facilitate and encourage learning experiences in English which provide learners with the opportunity to achieve their potential and to contribute to raising standards of attainment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.
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What you’ll bring to the role
1. Strong commitment to student-centred approaches to learning and teaching
2. Experience of managing a curriculum area/s
3. Knowledge of the needs of international students
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
5. Strong resource allocation and organizational skills
6. Ability to analyse data to make informed conclusions
7. Ability to work collaboratively across a range of teams
8. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and preferably a UK Master’s degree or higher
9. Academic English teaching experience (Desirable)
What we do
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.
What we offer
As well as a competitive salary, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
10. 28 days annual leave*
11. Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
12. 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
13. Company pension contributions
14. Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
15. Medicash Health Cash Plan
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