Head of Foundation Year

Government of The United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Scheme

Life Assurance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Training Sponsorship

Season Ticket Loans

Job summary

University of Law is seeking a Head of Foundation Year to lead and coordinate the design, quality, and delivery of foundation year studies across all disciplines. You will oversee the development of course materials, assessments, and the student experience for year zero.

This full-time, permanent hybrid role involves working with senior stakeholders across campuses and modes of delivery, including the Law School, with flexibility for remote work from UK campuses.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification with a PGCHE (or equivalent) and FHEA (or working towards both).
• Understanding of higher education and foundation year delivery.
• Experience driving continuous improvement.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of foundation year studies across campuses and delivery modes.
• Coordinate and produce design of course materials and assessments; oversee the student experience for year zero.
• Foster collaboration with senior stakeholders to maintain high standards of programme delivery.
• Support programme leadership teams for continuous improvement in student satisfaction, achievement and progression.

Skills

Collaboration

Negotiation

Liaison

Stakeholder management

Education

Postgraduate qualification (PGCHE)

Fellow of Advanced HE (FHEA)

Job description

Head of Foundation Year

Date: 2026-09-17T00:00:00

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, GB, LS1 3

Closing Date for Applications: 27th September 2026

We are looking for a Head of Foundation Year who will be responsible for leading and coordinating the development, design, quality, and delivery of foundation year studies across all disciplines. As our Head of Foundation Year, you will lead the coordination and production of the design and delivery of course materials and assessments and oversee all aspects of the student experience and enhancement of student performance for year zero.

We are seeking suitable candidates who will be experts in forming collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders to ensure high standards of programme delivery are met across multiple campuses and modes of delivery. Please note: this role sits in the Business, Technology & Social Sciences (BTAS), but you will be working with all foundation students, including in the Law School. This is a full-time, permanent hybrid position, working from any of our UK campuses and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Working with Programme and Student Leads and Course Leads to ensure the delivery of a consistent and high-quality student experience across all campuses where foundation year studies are offered
• Leading the development of all foundation year studies (integrated foundation year, stand-stand, and international) ensuring alignment with the University’s strategic goals, and the academic design and quality standards set out at the University curriculum level
• Promoting and delivering innovation in teaching methods, through digital and online teaching provision that enhances delivery, course design, and assessment, including the marking and moderation of assessments as required
• Liaising with Programme and Student Leads and Course Leads to manage local quality and delivery, maintaining strong relationships with students on each campus
• Leading the monitoring and evaluation of student performance, implementing strategies for improvement and enhancement of the student learning experience
• Supporting relevant programme leadership teams to collaborate with colleagues within the programme, across disciplinary areas, as well as business, professional colleagues, and campus operations, to ensure continuous improvement in student satisfaction, achievement, retention, performance, and progression

Is this you?

• Postgraduate Qualification, with a PGCHE (or equivalent) and Fellow of Advanced HE (or working towards FHEA and PGCHE)
• Understanding and knowledge of higher education (ideally foundation year)
• Experience of driving continuous improvement
• Collaboration, negotiation, and liaison skills for resource management
• An enthusiastic self-starter, highly goal-oriented
• High degree of commitment to the requirements of the job

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary of £71,750 per annum, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days plus Bank Holidays, along with a rewards package that includes:

• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Training and Qualifications (including Course Sponsorship/Fee Discount)
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

Our Approach

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population, striving to increase the representation of age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background of our employees. We're also committed to providing adjustments to those who may require support with the recruitment process – please contact the ULaw Talent Acquisition Team. Please note: for this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt, please visit the following link: Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licensed sponsor.

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