Job Description

Academic Secretary (Part-Time)

Location:

On-site

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Part-time (3 days per week)

Salary:

35,000 per annum (21,000 pro rata)

Reporting to:

Director of Academic Studies

About the role:

We're looking for an organised, proactive

Academic Secretary

to play a key role in supporting academic operations at Laine Theatre Arts. This is a varied and influential position at the heart of the Academic team, combining responsibility for academic records, assessment administration, and governance support.

Working closely with senior academic colleagues, you'll help ensure that academic systems run smoothly, records are accurate and secure, and academic standards are consistently upheld across the institution.

What you'll be doing:

Keeping course documentation accurate, up to date, and compliant Managing student academic records with care, precision, and confidentiality Acting as a friendly and knowledgeable first point of contact for academic administration queries Supporting the full assessment cycle, from scheduling and moderation through to the secure release of results Recording and processing assessment outcomes, progression decisions, and awards Supporting assessment boards and academic committees, including agendas, papers, minutes, and action tracking Maintaining clear audit trails for academic decisions and student outcomes Collecting and maintaining graduate outcomes and destinations data Supporting academic quality assurance activity, reviews, validations, and external audits Using digital systems such as SharePoint and VLE platforms to manage academic documentation securely

Who we're looking for:

You'll be highly organised, detail-focused, and confident working with complex information. You'll enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues across academic and professional services teams and take pride in maintaining high standards of accuracy, integrity, and compliance.

You'll bring:

Experience in academic or student administration within an education setting Confidence using SharePoint and Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) platforms A strong understanding of data protection and confidentiality Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and written communication

It would be great if you also have:

Experience in the performing arts or creative education sector Experience supporting senior leadership or governance processes Safeguarding training or qualifications

Why join us?

This is a great opportunity to be part of a specialist performing arts institution and make a real contribution to academic quality, student outcomes, and institutional excellence -- all within a supportive and collaborative team.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 21,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

Work Location: In person