Head of Short Courses & Academic Programmes

St Clare's; Oxford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Pension salary exchange

Life assurance

Subsidised gym membership

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Job summary

St Clare's Oxford seeks an Academic Programmes Manager to lead the design, development and quality assurance of Short Courses, ensuring academic rigor and market alignment. The role oversees delivery across the year, with emphasis on the summer peak and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The post holder will manage teaching staff, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and report to the Director of Summer Schools and Short Courses, supervising seasonal academic managers and

Qualifications

• Lead the academic planning and delivery of all Short Courses with key stakeholders to ensure high quality content.
• Ensure academic provision meets standards of St Clare's Oxford and accrediting bodies (including the British Council).
• Develop and maintain academic quality assurance processes through observations and feedback analysis.
• Monitor and evaluate programme effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Advise the Director of Summer Schools and Short Courses on academic strategy and development opportunities.
• Design and develop Short Course programmes and review for enhancements.
• Recruit, select and appoint teaching staff and maintain a pool of qualified lecturers.
• Coordinate with external specialists to develop market-leading multidisciplinary programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic planning for Summer School and design teaching schedules.
• Coordinate staffing plans and ensure operations align with wider planning.
• Manage and support academic managers, teachers and contributors.
• Conduct observations, reviews and performance management as required.
• Identify staff development opportunities including weekly CPD sessions for summer season.
• Monitor academic delivery throughout programme operation.
• Build relationships with internal departments and external partners for programme delivery.

Skills

Academic leadership

Staff management

Curriculum development

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

St Clare's Oxford seeks an Academic Programmes Manager to lead the design, development and quality assurance of Short Courses, ensuring academic rigor and market alignment. The role oversees delivery across the year, with emphasis on the summer peak and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The post holder will manage teaching staff, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and report to the Director of Summer Schools and Short Courses, supervising seasonal academic managers and