Kaplan International Hiring for Academic Leader Job at Brighton, England , UK Full Time

Academic Leader

Location: Brighton

Salary: £39,500-£42,500 per annum + up to 10% bonus + benefits (pro rata)

Fixed Term: 16th January 2023 – 15th September 2023

At University of Brighton International College, we are looking to appoint an Academic Leader to work primarily with the English Language and Academic Skills Team. You will use your knowledge of teaching and learning to ensure that our academic programme enables students to perform to the best of their ability.

Located in the vibrant, coastal city of Brighton, 50 minutes by train from London, the University of Brighton International College (UBIC) is a highly successful college operating across two sites, in close partnership with the University of Brighton. UBIC’s passionate team of teachers and college services staff work hard to ensure students flourish socially and academically, become part of a diverse, friendly community at the college and progress to a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the end of their programme.

At the heart of our educational approach is a belief in supporting students to become independent, motivated learners who will thrive in higher education. We’re particularly interested in attracting committed teaching professionals who are passionate about academic excellence, committed to the use of technology in teaching delivery and interested in finding new ways of bringing a curriculum to life.

Our approach to teaching:

At the heart of our educational approach is a belief in supporting students to become independent, motivated learners who will thrive in higher education. To do this, we recognise the need to provide a flexible, responsive experience which meets needs of learners who differ in background, requirements and pace.

Our teaching approach is underpinned by an active learning ethos and lessons are primarily student-centred. By introducing students to material before class, we use classroom time for discussion, real-world problem solving and project work, with a strong emphasis on group work and pair work. Technology is embedded into our approach – both physically within each classroom as well as within each curriculum area – from use of engaging multimedia study materials to convey concepts through to online testing in class which allows us assess students’ understanding in ‘real time’. Providing an individualised, differentiated learning experience is also a key strand in our approach. Students are involved in shaping their programme so that they specialise in their area of interest according to their strengths and intended progression route and get the chance to undertake projects personalised to their interest and path.

For many – tutors and students alike – this is a very different model for learning but one which results in highly engaged students who take responsibility for their academic success.

Our students learn in a wide variety of ways, enabling them to develop the behaviours and skills needed for university in the UK. As students move through their programme, teachers will be directing, guiding and supporting them in different ways at different times.

The focus will be for students to participate in:

• a range of learning activities including: active learning, workshops, laboratory sessions, online support through the VLE, project-focussed and other Applied Learning tasks as well as more traditional lectures and seminars
• assessment to receive feedback on their work so they may improve, and to arrive at their summative marks. Some assessment will be digital, some non-digital; projects, group and individual assignments will all feature.
• activities with Learning Advisors, including reviewing progress, ensuring VLE engagement and being taking up support/intervention/stretching activities so they can achieve their potential. Students may also be signposted to other non-academic support as needed.
• work to support the development of their e-Portfolio

Your role

As Academic Leader, you will be responsible for:

• leading on the English for Academic Purposes Module, the project module and additional English language and skills modules.
• to work with and support students on their academic programmes
• to attend 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
• effective selection, management and continual development of a high-performing teaching team to ensure high-quality learning within an area of the College
• use of learning and teaching resources that support the successful achievement of students within an area of the College
• 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

About you:

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:

• 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

To Apply:

Please apply by Wednesday 18th January 2023.

Interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 23rd January 2023.

For any queries please contact [email protected]

Special Requirements

A DBS check will be required

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.