Academic Course Leader BA (Hons) Business / FdA Business

Description:

Job Title: Academic Course Leader BA (Hons) Business / FdA Business

Location: London, Gants Hill Campus, IG2 6NQ

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per year (negotiable)

Job type: Full Time - Permanent. 2 x positions available.

About Us:

Nelson College London (NCL) has established itself as a reputable and thriving higher education college offering higher education across three strategically located campuses in East London and Kent demonstrating NCL's commitment to providing quality education across varied communities targeting widening access students. NCL is registered with the Office for Students (OfS) as an approved fee-cap provider. Moreover, NCL's achievement of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Silver award signifies its commitment to delivering high-quality teaching, learning, and outcomes for its widening access students. NCL stands as a dynamic and forward-thinking provider, dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality higher education that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for success in their chosen fields.

Job Description:

The Academic Course Leader will work directly with the Academic Manager and the wider College staff to ensure students receive a high-quality academic experience and support.

Key Responsibilities:

Address and resolve issues relating to the quality of the course delivery, student satisfaction, student progress, and retention as they arise
Provide academic leadership to implement College policy, practice, and processes
Liaise and work with the course team and the wider College staff to ensure students receive a high-quality academic experience and support
Liaise and work with the course team and external colleagues to support course design and delivery and to enhance the course design and future enhancementsGeneral Responsibilities:

Course Management and Administration;

Ensure that the Course and Module Specifications, Assessments, Study Guides, and Feedback plans are up to date and relevant and made available to students
Ensure that marking, moderation, and feedback are completed promptly and undertaken ethically, accurately, and to a high standard
Discuss and agree on resource requirements for the course, including rooms, equipment, and technology needs, ensuring that academic texts and resources are available to deliver the course within agreed resourcing parameters
Ensure that lecturers and students have attended induction so that they are aware of college facilities, including health and safety and student support facilities, i.e., welfare
Support College administration in maintaining student recordsAcademic Leadership;

Together with colleagues, investigate any matters arising through module leaders and/or students. Advise as appropriate or escalate to the Academic Manager or other College staff
Support and implement change delivery by supporting the implementation of college strategic projects, i.e., curriculum review, employability initiatives, etc
Support the Academic Manager in complying with college and statutory requirements as directed by the awarding bodies/statutory requirements
Support students in college initiatives in progression to work, further education, or alumni activitiesQuality assurance and enhancement;

Work with team members to plan and create annual assessments and feedback for the course
Work with team members to ensure that all assessments, including marking and moderation, are aligned with college and partner quality standards
Discuss extensions to coursework deadlines and late and missing assessments with colleagues and agree on action as appropriate
Work with Module Leaders to coordinate the marking of students' assessments, internal moderation, and the correlation of resultsPersonal Development

It is expected, in keeping with the role and responsibilities and personal circumstances, that Course Leaders will:

Facilitate and engage in research and scholarly activity to support learning and teaching and course and curriculum development
Undertake training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) associated with the role and responsibilities and in line with college requirementsOther duties:

Undertake any other reasonable duties as required commensurate with the position
Adhere to and comply with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act and in accordance with the College's policy on Health and Safety
Undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with rules and regulations encompassing equal opportunities
Adhere, comply and work in accordance with all College policies, procedures and codes of conduct.How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Academic Course Leader, Business Course Leader, College Course Leader, Academic Business Course Leader, may also be considered for this role