Academic Delivery Lead (Higher Education)

WATNEY COLLEGE LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Watney College Limited in East London is seeking an Academic Manager to support the Head of Academic in leading teaching, learning and assessment across our programmes and to develop our higher education provision.

You will oversee academic delivery, support teaching staff and ensure students receive a consistent, well-supported learning experience. Working with the Head of Academic, you will drive improvements and prepare programmes for external review.

Qualifications

• Experience leading academic provision within UK higher education.
• Experience managing academic staff and improving teaching, assessment and student outcomes.
• Sound knowledge of academic standards, qualification frameworks and assessment practices.
• Understanding of the OfS regulatory framework and its implications for academic delivery.
• Ability to analyse student data and feedback and turn findings into practical improvements.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to academic integrity, inclusive teaching and fair treatment of students.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic delivery, curriculum planning and programme development.
• Manage programme leaders and teaching staff, setting objectives and reviewing performance.
• Plan timetables, teaching allocations and resource requirements.
• Ensure programmes meet awarding-body specifications and relevant UK higher education standards.
• Oversee assessment planning, marking, feedback, moderation and academic integrity.
• Monitor attendance, engagement, retention, achievement and progression, and lead improvement actions.
• Coordinate teaching observations, staff development and sharing of effective practice.
• Oversee academic support, including personal tutoring and reasonable adjustments.
• Lead academic preparations for new programme approvals and confirm readiness before delivery.
• Work with the Quality Assurance department on programme reviews, external assessments and action plans.
• Support assessment boards and academic committees, ensuring decisions are documented and followed through.
• Maintain working relationships with awarding bodies, academic partners and external reviewers.
• Report academic performance, staffing needs and delivery risks to the Principal.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Programme development

Data analysis

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Watney College Limited in East London is seeking an Academic Manager to support the Head of Academic in leading teaching, learning and assessment across our programmes and to develop our higher education provision.

You will oversee academic delivery, support teaching staff and ensure students receive a consistent, well-supported learning experience. Working with the Head of Academic, you will drive improvements and prepare programmes for external review.