Academic Manager (STEM subjects)

Are you a teaching professional looking to use your passion for academic excellence to contribute to delivering an outstanding academic experience for students at UWE Bristol’s International College? 

We are seeking an Academic Manager with a Computing, Engineering, or Physics specialism to join our successful team and help us provide stimulating, effective teaching to international students preparing to study programmes at the University of the West of England. You will provide strategic and operational support for the Science, Engineering & Computing progression routes as well as contributing your subject expertise to enhance the students’ learning inside and outside the classroom. 

The College 

Part of Kaplan International Pathways, University of the West of England Bristol’s International College (UWEBIC) operates in partnership with the UWE Bristol to provide a pathway for international students to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University. UWEBIC is a special place, where each year we see students from all over the world flourish as they prepare for university life. At the heart of our educational approach is a belief in supporting students to become independent, motivated learners who will thrive in higher education. We are particularly interested in attracting committed teaching professionals who are passionate about their subject, open to incorporating technology into their teaching delivery and interested in finding new ways of bringing a curriculum to life. 

The Opportunity

Academic Managers use their knowledge of teaching and learning to deliver a high-quality academic experience to our diverse, international student body, whilst supporting and motivating a team of committed teachers to perform to the best of their ability. We are looking to appoint an Academic Manager who will contribute to the strategic development of science, engineering, and computing teaching within the College, as well as departmental operations and administration.  

Academic Managers also maintain teaching responsibilities. We are looking for an experienced and dedicated tutor of Computing (any discipline), or Engineering (any discipline), or Physics and Maths. You will teach students up to undergraduate level (FHEQ Level 4). For example, you will:  

• plan and deliver high-quality teaching, leading by example for other tutors in the College; 
• contribute to the ongoing review and re-design of our curriculum and assessment practices, both within the College and across the wider Kaplan network; and 
• support Tutors and contribute to the College’s continuous professional development programme. 

We are keen to hear from education professionals with a PGCE, PGCAP, or similar education qualification who can help the team to drive improvements in teaching and learning. We are in a phase of substantial growth and this represents an opportunity to contribute to teaching and assessment strategies in the College. 

For a full job and person description, please click here. 

Benefits 

Staff at the College benefit from: 

• 25 days paid leave per year plus 8 bank holidays. 
• Life insurance 
• Medical cashback plan 
• Employee Assistance Programme offering a range of support services 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Give as you earn: Matched contributions for charitable donations. 
• Access to wider facilities at UWE, including the gym and university library. 
• Access to a range of benefits and perks including eye test vouchers, discounts on health screening and shopping discounts. 
• Gift of knowledge: Discounted access to study programmes via Kaplan Open Learning. 

Applying 

Please apply with CV and cover letter by 20th June 2022.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. Applications are continuously reviewed so please submit yours straight away. Don’t feel you have to meet every point listed – we want to hear from all experienced and enthusiastic applicants. 

Candidates who are not successful will be considered for the role of Tutor. Tutors lead on one or more modules and receive a salary of £31,500 - £34,000 plus the benefits described above. 

At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you would like to be considered for an interview under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please complete this form or email us on disabilityconfident@kaplan.com

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. 

About Kaplan International Pathways 

Kaplan International 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.