Academic Manager (Engineering / Computer Science)
Reference number: JR250933
Location: Kaplan International College London
Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Salary: £38,500-£40,000 per annum + benefits
We are looking for an Academic Manager to join our team.
As an Academic Manager at Kaplan International College London, you will use your knowledge of teaching and learning to help us deliver a high-quality academic experience to our diverse, international student body, whilst managing and motivating a team of committed teachers to perform to the best of their ability. You will enjoy working with international students, be student focussed, be open to change and development, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and be fully committed to ensuring all our students’ success
This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic, forward-thinking academic professional, 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
You will enjoy working with international students, be student focussed, be open to change and development, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be fully committed to ensuring all our students’ success. Specifically, you will need:
1. Strong commitment to student-centred approaches to learning and teaching
2. Experience of leading a project or initiative that has led to enhancements in a curriculum area/s
3. Knowledge of the needs of international students
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
5. Resource allocation and organisational 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. A teaching qualification ideally
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 ourcolleges.
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, hybrid/home working where possible, 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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