Programme Leader - Business - University of Cumbria. Job in Lancaster Education & Training Jobs

Malvern International PLC; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Malvern International PLC is seeking a Business and Management Programme Leader to oversee their academic programmes and support international students. The role involves strategic management of the Business and Management curriculum, ensuring high-quality education delivery and fostering an inclusive environment. Candidates should possess a master's degree and have substantial experience in curriculum development and leadership within an educational context.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in teaching and assessing international students at undergraduate level.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage teaching teams.
• Patience and commitment to supporting international students.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Business and Management programme, ensuring quality improvement.
• Lead and design academic programmes to meet student needs.
• Collaborate across departments to enhance student success.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication

Curriculum Development

Student-focused Approach

Education

Master's degree in a relevant subject area

Tools

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Job description

Malvern International's core purpose is to provide, with our partners, students from around the world with the opportunities to reach their full potential via access to transformational learning, teaching and support.We offer high quality courses to international students, professionals and others looking to improve their academic and English language skills.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to lead our Business and Management programme, supporting international students in their academic journey. This role is central to delivering high-quality education in Business and Management that equips students with the academic knowledge and skills necessary for success in their degree programmes.

As Business and Management Programme Leader, you will be responsible for the strategic, operational and administrative management of our Level 3, 4 and Level 6 Business and Management programme. This includes the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of academic courses tailored to the needs of international students preparing for undertaking degree-level study.

Working collaboratively across the Centre and University, you will ensure that our programmes not only support student success but also contribute to the recruitment, retention and progression of international students. You will lead a team of academic staff, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery aligned with institutional goals and best practices in Business and Management education.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall Business and Management programme, including progress tracking, and quality improvement
• Lead and manage the delivery of Business and Management academic programmes
• Design, review, and enhance curricula to ensure alignment with student needs and institutional objectives
• Provide academic leadership to teaching teams, fostering professional development and a culture of excellence
• Oversee student assessment and marking processes, ensuring they are robust, fair, and supportive of student progression
• Collaborate with the centre and university departments and services to support the broader academic and digital skills agenda
• Monitor and evaluate programme effectiveness, implementing improvements based on feedback and data
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements
• Teach a varied range of modules for a minimum of 18 hours per week
• Carry out objective setting and appraisals for lecturers
• Explore and implement new technologies to enhance teaching and learning
• Working with the Head of Learning & Teaching to monitor and evaluate programme performance, ensuring student satisfaction, retention, and attainment targets are met
• Support students through mentoring, developmental guidance, and other support services
• Prepare marking and second marking rota
• Hold personal weekly progress/monitoring meetings with students
• Prepare and upload materials on VLE
• Oversee and manage the VLE section for the Business and Management modules and programme
• Attend meetings as required
• Write semester and annual module and programme reports
• Plan and carry out peer observations and writing observation reports.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• A master's with significant experience in a relevant subject area
• Proven experience in teaching and assessing international students at undergraduate level
• An ability to work autonomously
• Patience, commitment and sensitivity to the needs of international pathway students
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage teaching teams
• Demonstrable experience in Business and Management curriculum development and student assessment
• Excellent organisational, planning, collaboration and communication skills
• A collaborative approach, with experience working across departments or institutions
• High proficiency in using technology to support teaching, learning, assessment and feedback
• An ability to meet conflicting deadlines
• A student-focused approach to teaching and learning
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

This job specification is not exhaustive and may involve the fulfilment of other duties as deemed required by the organisation.

This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS.

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Salary range - £40,000 - £44,000pa