Assistant Academic Programme Leader (University Programmes)
5 days ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Title: Assistant Academic Programme Leader (University Programmes) Location: Broadstairs Campus Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per year Job type: Full Time, Permanent Purpose of Post: The Assistant Academic Programme Leader will support the Academic Manager in managing and coordinating the delivery of our university collaborative partner programmes. The post-holder will ensure the academic quality, integrity, and regulatory compliance of the programmes in alignment with our Academic Regulations and College policies. In addition, the post-holder will undertake a teaching commitment within their subject area, contributing to the delivery of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and assessment activities as required. The role will support enhancing the student learning experience through high-quality teaching, academic guidance, and engagement with students across the programme. Key Accountability and Responsibilities: Academic Operations & Programme Management: ⢠Coordinate programme delivery, timetabling, teaching resources and assessment cycles in line with university regulations and our procedures., ⢠Support management of academic staff teams and ensure timely completion of programme processes., ⢠Ensure accurate preparation of assessment briefs, internal verification, and grade processing., ⢠Preparing the peer and teacher observations schedule., ⢠Assisting the Head of Programme Delivery and the Academic Manager with document preparation for University Visits., ⢠Maintaining and tracking all committees' action plans and following up on outstanding action points., ⢠Deliver lectures and tutorials within the relevant subject area., ⢠Prepare teaching materials and learning resources aligned with module specifications., ⢠Design and mark assessments in accordance with academic regulations and marking criteria., ⢠Provide timely, constructive feedback to students., ⢠Support students' academic development through tutorials, academic guidance, and pastoral support., ⢠Ensure accurate daily recording of student attendance using approved departmental systems and procedures., ⢠Track attendance, punctuality, reasons for absence and mitigations; escalate concerns promptly., ⢠Produce monthly attendance reports, analyse trends, and support engagement interventions., ⢠Allocate marking tasks, monitor deadlines, and ensure accuracy of recorded grades., ⢠Maintain compliant academic records for university Boards and audits., ⢠Audit VLE content and ensure staff adherence to programme requirements., ⢠Organise academic committees, prepare agendas, papers, and minutes., ⢠Track committee actions and ensure compliance with our quality processes., ⢠Support induction, communication, and academic support services., ⢠Respond to student academic enquiries and coordinate support signposting., ⢠Monitor progression data and escalate risks. Qualifications: ⢠Master's degree in a relevant subject area., ⢠Experience of teaching in Higher Education., ⢠Experience supporting programme delivery or academic coordination., ⢠Strong organisational and administrative skills., ⢠Effective communication and teamwork abilities., ⢠Ability to support students' academic development and learning experience., ⢠Experience working with collaborative partner programmes. Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a Cover Letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications. Candidates with experience of: Deputy Programme Leader, Programme Director (Supporting), Assistant Head of Academic Operations, Programme Coordinator, Academic Programme Coordinator, may also be considered for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ