Academic Leader

5 months ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom Kaplan International Full time

**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.

**What you’ll bring to the role**
- 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
- 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:

- 28 days annual leave*
- Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
- 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
- Company pension contributions
- Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
- Medicash Health Cash Plan
- Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time._

**How to apply**

**Additional Application Information**

Kaplan is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

**Application Support**

**Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments**

At Kaplan International Pathways, we're dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive global workforce. As equal opportunity employers, we ensure fair treatment for all employees, safeguarding them from discrimination based on protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act 2010, and beyond.

Furthermore, we proudly endorse and provide a platform for our Employee Resource Groups, such as Kaplan Pride, Higher Ground Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage Group, and Parents and Carers. These groups serve as vital forums for support, connection, and advocacy within our company

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