Programme Leader / Senior Lecturer – Computing Foundation Degree
Arden University – London weighting: £4,000 per annum (if applicable)
Employment type: Permanent
Reporting into: Head of Department
Department: Foundation Degrees
Hybrid working arrangement requiring minimum 3 days travel to local campus, up to 8 hours teaching duties. Travel may fluctuate with business requirements.
Location
* Preferably London based (Stratford, Holborn, Ealing)
* Other campuses: Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle
About Arden University
Arden University is an aspirational, multi‑award winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt higher education through innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first‑choice university for career‑focused lifelong learners worldwide.
About the Centre for Academic Persistence
Our Centre supports students through their first‑year university journey, delivering initiatives such as Foundation Year programmes, CertHE support, ‘On Track’ progression and resit support, Pass First Time study skills, and university‑wide student orientation events.
The Opportunity
Following a period of continued growth, the Centre is preparing to launch a new Foundation Degree: FdSc Computing and Digital Futures. The programme will launch in February and includes modules on:
* Skills for Study and Work
* Digital Skills
* Problem Solving
* Programming
* Web and Database Technologies
* Digital Business Transformation
* Business Intelligence
* User‑Centred Design
There is also a strong work‑based learning thread throughout the programme.
Responsibilities
* Lead, develop, and manage the programme/modules and student outcomes to deliver high‑quality learning experiences and excellent student outcomes
* Oversee operational administration, curriculum development, and quality management and enhancement, including future accreditation by relevant professional institutions where appropriate
* Line‑manage a team of lecturers for the programme/modules
* Operationalise strategies and interventions to improve student progression, retention and outcomes
Qualifications & Experience
We are seeking highly innovative individuals with extensive experience working with Foundation Degree students and programmes in the relevant discipline/industry.
* Understanding of how Foundation Degrees differ from Foundation Year programmes and expertise in work‑based learning
* Experience supporting and managing academic teams/module leaders
* Outstanding ability to engage with students and staff, creating a positive teaching and learning environment
* Friendly, approachable, adaptable, flexible, calm under pressure, driven and persistent
* Comfortable managing ambiguity and change in a fast‑paced, rapidly growing environment
Why Arden
* 30 days holiday + bank holidays on‑top, with a Christmas closure
* Generous Aviva pension plan with company contributions starting from 7%
* Private medical insurance coverage (applicable to certain job roles)
* Access to Perkbox benefits
* Study any Arden course for free, with discounts for family and friends
* Golden Ticket – gift anyone a free Arden education
Closing Date
Sunday 4th January (We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications).
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Arden University is a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability (as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010), you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to a workplace that does not discriminate based on age, disability, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances.
Sponsorship Statement
Some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa, but we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.
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