Academic Manager - English for Academic Purpose - Kaplan : Job Details

Reference number: JR244118

Location: Kaplan International College London

Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles: 1

Salary: £38,500 - £40,000 per annum

We are looking for an Academic Manager to join our team.

As an Academic Manager at Kaplan International College London, you will use their knowledge of teaching and learning to help us deliver a high-quality academic experience to our diverse, international student body, whilst managing and motivating a team of committed teachers to perform to the best of their ability. You will enjoy working with international students, be student focussed, be open to change and development, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and be fully committed to ensuring all our students’ success.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who may be currently working as a Tutor who has Leadership experience and is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Strong commitment to student-centred approaches to learning and teaching

• Experience of leading a project or initiative that has led to enhancements in a curriculum area/s

• Knowledge of the needs of international students

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Resource allocation and organizational skills

• Ability to analyse data to make informed conclusions

• Ability to work collaboratively across a range of teams

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and preferably a UK Master’s degree or higher

• A teaching qualification ideally

What we do

Kaplan Interntional Pathways, a division of Kaplan Inc., offers international students a wide range of flexible study options - from University preparation programmes in the UK, Australia, USA and Japan through to full degree programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Through our academic partnerships with leading universities, our expertise in student recruitment, our exceptional teaching and a real focus on customer service and pastoral care, each year we are proud to welcome thousands of students from more than 100 countries through the doors of our colleges.

In the UK, we operate 9 campus-based colleges in partnership with Bournemouth University, University of Glasgow, University of Liverpool, Nottingham Trent University, University of Nottingham, University of Brighton, University of Essex, University of York and University of West of England, Bristol and an off-campus college in London offering pathways to 7 leading well-ranked UK universities.

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave*

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

• Medicash Health Cash Plan

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 11pm on 1st January 2025. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.