Weekend Academic Director - Teaching & Learning Excellence

London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA); Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) is seeking an Academic Director of Teaching & Learning to provide senior leadership across weekend delivery and the seven‑day academic operation. You will oversee learning, teaching and assessment while driving the college’s academic strategy and ensuring quality assurance and student outcomes.

You will manage academic partnerships with validating bodies such as the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) and ULaw, and lead on regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading improvements in teaching, learning and assessment within higher education.
• Strong track record of building collaborative academic partnerships and fostering inclusive education.
• Knowledge of OfS Conditions of Registration and quality assurance in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior academic leadership across weekend delivery and seven-day operations.
• Oversee learning, teaching and assessment, and contribute to strategy and quality assurance.
• Lead academic partnerships with validating and awarding bodies (e.g., UCA and ULaw).
• Advise, influence and support colleagues to improve student outcomes and experience.

Skills

Higher Education Leadership

Curriculum Development

Quality Assurance

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

Education

Higher degree in a relevant subject

Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy or equivalent

Job description

London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) is seeking an Academic Director of Teaching & Learning to provide senior leadership across weekend delivery and the seven‑day academic operation. You will oversee learning, teaching and assessment while driving the college’s academic strategy and ensuring quality assurance and student outcomes.

You will manage academic partnerships with validating bodies such as the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) and ULaw, and lead on regulatory compliance.