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Senior Lecturer & Programme Leader

Elizabeth School of London • Full-time • United Kingdom • £45k - £55k / year • 5d ago

Company: Elizabeth School of London

Position: Senior Lecturer & Programme Leader (Business Management)

Employment Type: ONSITE, Full-time, Monday to Friday, (9am-5pm)

Salary: £45k to £55k Per Annum (Depending on experience)

Location: London, UK

Purpose of the Role:

This role plays a key role in the management, organisation and delivery structure of ESL. Working with the Academic Manager and Module Leaders, you will be responsible for the delivery and development of a particular Programme and the quality of the academic experience for students on that Programme.

Main responsibilities as a Senior Lecturer:

Provide high quality teaching and learning across a range of programmes.
Tutor students and provide appropriate support to enable them to achieve their goals and progress towards positive outcomes.
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of courses.
Contribute to the production of module/unit specific schemes of work.
Develop module materials for each module delivered.
Provide / deliver / facilitate subject specific sessions in line with module learning outcomes and syllabi.
Mark assessments appropriately.
Take steps to understand students' learning needs.
Support students with timely formative feedback to the extent required by each programme specification.
Mark and provide summative feedback within the prescribed timeframe.
Ensure that all programme specification expectations of the relevant awarding bodies and universities under which modules are taught are met.
Produce appropriate module/unit reports.
Contribute to the School's research department.
Candidates must lead research proposals and actively engage in knowledge exchange initiatives, contributing to the development of their field and enhancing the research culture at ESL.

Programme Leadership:

Ensure that the whole team is fully aware of the programme and module specifications and their requirements
Ensure that the programme delivery team is fully aware of external reference points in relation to standards of teaching and assessment
Ensure that the programme delivery team is aware of relevant OFS B conditions and that the programme content, teaching and assessment meet and exceed the established thresholds
Prepare and present relevant programme monitoring reports internally to Boards and/or Committees and externally to partners as required
Ensure that any changes to the programme are made through the prescribed programme monitoring procedures
Establish and implement clear academic and assessment calendars for students
Ensure that clear operational calendars are in place to deliver the programme in accordance with the final specification documents
Ensure that all assessment at programme level is carried out within the agreed timescales
Proactively coordinate the effective delivery of the programme, providing leadership to the team of staff involved in teaching and support of the programme
Ensure that all aspects of the programme comply with the relevant Academic Regulations, policies and procedures of ESL and the external academic partner
Provide effective communication, guidance and support to all staff involved in the delivery of the programme
Participate in the recruitment of staff for the programme
Oversee program performance, including student outcomes, supervisor effectiveness, and assessment consistency.
Ensure quality and fairness in dissertation/project evaluation.
Manage the allocation of supervisors based on subject expertise and workload capacity.
Act as a liaison between supervisors and students to address concerns or resolve conflicts.
Ensure supervisors provide timely feedback, guidance, and support to students.

Project/Dissertation Module Management:

Lead the planning, delivery, and assessment of the project/dissertation module.
Develop clear guidelines for students and supervisors on research
Coordinate a team of supervisors, ensuring they are adequately trained and supported.
Monitor supervisory progress and provide additional mentoring or resources as needed.
Guide students in selecting appropriate research topics and developing proposals.
Organize workshops on research skills, methodology, and academic writing.
Address academic or logistical issues that arise during the dissertation process.
Oversee the grading process, ensuring consistency and fairness across all supervisors.
Provide students with detailed, constructive feedback on their research

General Responsibilities:

Ensure that all relevant information is available for internal and external examiners
In collaboration with staff involved in delivery, organise workshops and other extra-curricular activities, especially regarding employability
Coordinate and participate in student induction processes, liaising with relevant colleagues to ensure successful delivery
In collaboration with Student Support and Quality and Governance, ensure Student Representatives are selected, trained and supported in their role
Support the overall guidance of students through the programme, responding to student queries relevant to the programme where these have not been satisfactorily resolved elsewhere
In collaboration with the Quality and Governance Team and the Student Support Team, attend and contribute to the Student Voice Panels and ensure that any relevant actions are completed
Receive comments from the partner and external examiners and ensure that recommendations are implemented where appropriate
Develop and deliver training on research methodology, critical analysis, and project management.
Maintain records of student progress, supervisor allocations, and project outcomes.
Develop and update program and dissertation handbooks.
Prepare reports on dissertation outcomes, supervisor performance, and program enhancements.

Key Performance Measures:

Monitor and periodically report on student outcomes for the Module Level, Year Level and Programme Level
Monitor and periodically report on fairness and transparency of assessments to maintain sector standards
Monitor and report on performance by all student characteristics for the Programme
Work with Registry to ensure that attendance on all modules is monitored and managed effectively
Ensure that students are aware of the NSS questionnaires and that a representative proportion of students respond to the mid-module and end-of-semester surveys
Ensure that teaching, assessment, feedback and learning resources for the Programme are up to date and continually improved
Monitor and report on student perceptions of teaching, assessment, feedback and learning resources
Ensure that retention, completion and progression rates exceed the percentage thresholds set by the OFS
Organise review of academic performance meetings for students at risk of withdrawal
Timely allocation of supervisors and resolution of issues.
High student satisfaction scores for the dissertation experience.
Supervisor satisfaction and engagement.

Essential Requirements:

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years' teaching experience at higher education level, demonstrating sustained excellence in teaching practice.
Master's degree in a relevant subject area
PhD in relevant subject area (or near completion)
Native speaker of English or, if not, current IELTS 7.5 Academic Certification
Proven ability to prepare and oversee the implementation of programme development plans and to evaluate the work of colleagues
Ability to communicate with senior education professionals
The ability to establish and maintain effective teacher/learner relationships with students
A highly developed understanding of the demands of maintaining good intercultural, interpersonal and relationship skills.
High level of communication and presentation skills

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