Academic Skills Manager (London)

Bath Spa University; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath Spa University in London is seeking an Academic Skills Manager. This role involves developing academic skills and EAP services for a diverse student body, providing tutorials and workshops, and ensuring educational alignment across campuses. The position offers competitive compensation and staff benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced paid leave

Hybrid working policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Transport schemes

Qualifications

• Degree with Delta qualification or equivalent required.
• Experience in developing teaching activities in various formats.
• Experience in a Higher Education environment.

Responsibilities

• Shape academic skills development and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) for students.
• Provide tutorials and workshops embedded in the curriculum.
• Align London teaching with the university's overall strategy.

Skills

Teaching strategies

Collaborative mindset

Adaptability

Education

Degree + Delta qualification or equivalent

Tools

E-learning

Digital education

Job description

Application Deadline: 8 June 2025

Department: Bath Spa University London

Location: Bath Spa University London

Compensation: £40,749 - £45,382 / year

Description

Come join our growing team at Bath Spa University in London! This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the holistic success of our students in a vibrant and innovative learning environment.

Bath Spa University London (BSUL) is our new, business-focused teaching centre based in vibrant Hackney, East London and is easily accessible via Hoxton and Shoreditch overground stations, as well as the bus and tube. The new centre enjoys top facilities, friendly academic guidance and a great location that equips our students with the knowledge, opportunities, and skills needed for a successful career.

With the recent development of the Postgraduate Business Education academic portfolio at BSUL we will be welcoming our first cohort of sponsored international students from September 2024 in addition to our foundation year and undergraduate programmes.

About the Role

We are seeking an Academic Skills Manager to join our dynamic team at our Hackney teaching facility. As part of the International Student Success Hub, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the academic skills development and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) provision for our diverse student body, most of whom are non-native English speakers.

You will be required to provide Academic Skills and EAP services in the form of tutorials and larger workshops embedded within the curriculum. You will also work closely with Bath-based campuses to ensure the offer at the London teaching site aligns with the larger teaching and learning strategy of the university.

About You

• Degree + Delta qualification or equivalent
• Experience of developing teaching activities and academic support materials in a range of formats
• Ability to develop effective teaching strategies that embrace cultural difference in the classroom and address potential barriers.
• Adaptable and flexible, able to navigate changing priorities and situations effectively.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a team and across departments
• Experience in Higher Education environment.
• Experience of staff supervision and management
• Experience in e-learning, digital education, or instructional design
  
  

Additional Information

PLEASE NOTE: This role is based at our BSU London campus in Hackney, London.

Salary: Grade 7, starting from £40,749 rising to £45,382 per annum
Please note that a £2500 Market Pay Supplement has been added.

The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

You will be expected to work some evenings and weekends as the role demands.

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.