Job Description

The Vice Principal (Academic) of London Churchill College

focuses on the academic aspects of the College by supporting the Principal in carrying out his/her role and by supervising the Head of Programme and Annual Monitoring to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of the College's academic programmes and activities.

Purpose:

1. To act as support to the Principal in all areas involving the College's Academic planning and delivery.

1.1. On behalf of the Principal, represent the College in the external community, to the

awarding organisations and regulatory agencies and potential academic partnership

institutes.

1.2. Support the Principal to develop academic strategy and academic plan of the College

that further LCC's mission and strategy framework.

1.3. Support the Principal in chairing the Academic Board and the Principal's Executive

Group and support the Principal in ensuring that all committee meetings are scheduled

well in advance, take place on time, the records of meetings are produced and are

distributed.

1.4. Review key academic documents and manuals (such as the student handbook, course

handbooks, work experience manual, student engagement manual validation

documents, partnership documents) are produced and made available to all relevant

parties well in advance and deal with any points raised.

1.5. Support the Principal so that the College meet and/or exceed the key academic

metrics/performance indicators as set by the company directors, including but not

limited to retention rate, pass rate, progression rate, completion rate, achievement rate,

student feedback and key information sets (KPIs).

1.6. Write and report on the following documents to the company directors identifying

strengths and weaknesses:

1.6.1 College Annual Monitoring Report (of courses delivered by the College)

1.6.2 OfS/QAA Report and Action Plan

1.6.3 Standards Verifiers Reports and External Examiners Reports on College

courses

1.7. Any other duties as assigned by the Directors.

2. Provide leadership and oversight for the role of Head of Programmes and

Academic Monitoring (HoPAM)

2.1. Play an acting role when or if the HoPAM is away or on leave or if the position was

vacant so that necessary activities of HoPAM are either delegated or carried out.

2.2. Support and mentor academic staff in their professional growth and development and

oversee performance evaluations of the HoPAM and the Course Coordinators.

2.3. Review the academic policies, guidelines, and regulations and ensure that the College

adheres to all relevant academic standards, awarding bodies regulations and the OfS

requirements.

2.4. Carryout/delegate/oversee/ monitor all academic activities including timely production

of the academic reports such as UER, PAMRs, student surveys, peer reviews,

response to the EE.

2.5. Ensure effective, timely and efficient conduct and chair the Assessment and

Progression Board (APB), Programme Committees, the Student Engagement Group

meetings.

2.6. Undertake the establishment, development and maintenance of our key relationship

with the awarding body, administration and other activities supporting the work of the

curriculum and developing and enhancing our reputation, both internal and external to

the College.

2.7. Oversee and review the curriculum management to ensure the development,

management and quality assurance of specified area of curriculum provision, ensuring

that the area delivers outstanding education provision where quality standards and the

needs of students are met and often exceeded..

1. Specific Terms and Conditions:

2.8. The HoPAM will undertake course management, administration and such other duties

as assigned by the Principal. The successful candidate must be willing to absorb

rapidly any new areas of expertise needed for the effective performance of his or her

duties.

2.9. The appointment is subject to London Churchill College terms and conditions of

employment. An academic related member of staff will be required to serve a

probationary period of up to six months.

2. Salary

2.1. Negotiable

2.2. The initial salary will depend upon qualifications, experience of the candidate and

availability.

2.3. Number of days per week subject to negotiation.

2.4. Standard terms and conditions apply.

We welcome applications from individuals who are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of students and contributing positively to our school community.

If you are interested, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity through email to "hr@lcc.ac.uk".

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Education:

Master's (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: VP 1.0