Course Director - Foundation School - Level 3

Global University Systems; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LCCA is seeking a Course Director for the June Level 3 intake to provide strategic leadership across Business and Hospitality pathways. You will oversee academic governance, manage staff, and align assessments with external standards to drive retention and success.

Working with the Academic Dean and Course Directors, you will lead day-to-day operations across flexible delivery modes, building an inclusive environment that supports diverse student outcomes in the global service sector.

Qualifications

• Relevant undergraduate and postgraduate qualification (or equivalent professional experience).
• Experience teaching and assessing in Higher Education.
• Experience leading and managing education (people, curriculum, quality & standards, students and recruitment).
• Strong understanding of assessment design and feedback practice.
• Ability to analyse and act on performance data to improve retention and attainment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for the particular Level 3 intake, driving student retention, success metrics, and daily operations across flexible delivery modes (including evenings and weekends).
• Oversee the integrity of the Level 3 provision by leading annual monitoring, chairing course committees, and ensuring all assessments and internal processes meet external and institutional standards.
• Ensure teaching and learning reflect current global trends in Business and Hospitality, maintaining a vocationally-led environment that prepares a diverse student body for industry leadership.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of academic staff while working synchronously with fellow Course Directors to ensure a seamless and professional student journey.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum design

Data analysis

Team leadership

Higher Education teaching

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

This is a pivotal academic leadership role at LCCA, responsible for the quality, performance, and day-to-day management of the Level 3 Business Management and Hospitality and Event Management cohorts.

Focusing specifically on oneintakeperiod, you will lead these students through a vocationally led curriculum designed to mirror the standards of the global business and service sectors. Working within a collaborative team of Course Directors, you will ensure that the LCCA student journey is seamless, professional, and directly aligned with the evolving needs of the hospitality and business industries.

About the Role

As Course Director for the June level 3 intake, you will provide strategic leadership to ensure high student retention and professional success across the Business and Hospitality pathways. You will oversee academic governance, including internal and external metrics and exam board preparation, while leading a teaching team to deliver industry-aligned, vocationally-led instruction.

Working closely with the Academic Dean and fellow directors, you will manage day-to-day operations across flexible delivery modes, fostering an inclusive environment that equips a diverse student body for immediate impact in the global service sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Academic Leadership & Cohort Management: Take full accountability for the particular Level 3 intake, driving student retention, success metrics, and daily operations across flexible delivery modes (including evenings and weekends).

• Quality Assurance & Governance: Oversee the integrity of the Level 3 provision by leading annual monitoring, chairing course committees, and ensuring all assessments and internal processes meet external and institutional standards.

• Industry-Aligned Curriculum Delivery: Ensure teaching and learning reflect current global trends in Business and Hospitality, maintaining a vocationally-led environment that prepares a diverse student body for industry leadership.

• Team Mentorship & Collaboration: Lead and develop a high-performing team of academic staff while working synchronously with fellow Course Directors to ensure a seamless and professional student journey.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

Essential:

• Relevant undergraduate and postgraduate qualification (or equivalent professional experience).

• Experience teaching and assessing in Higher Education.

• Experience leading and managing education (people, curriculum, quality & standards, students and recruitment).

• Strong understanding of assessment design and feedback practice.

• Ability to analyse and act on performance data to improve retention and attainment.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and develop teams.

Desirable:

• Fellowship (or Senior Fellowship) of the Higher Education Academy.

• PhD or higher-level research degree.

• Teaching qualification (or willingness to complete a PGCert in Education during employment).

• Evidence of research, knowledge exchange or professional practice aligned to Business and Entrepreneurship.

Why Join LCCA?

At LCCA, you will be part of a dynamic academic community committed to innovation, inclusivity and student success. This is an opportunity to lead and shape the academic experience of a defined student cohort, influence programme performance through strategic, data-led leadership, and make a measurable impact on student progression and achievement.

LCCA is committed to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of our student community.