Course Director - Foundation Programmes

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Course Director – Foundation Programmes, London

Client:

PeoplePace

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

21.03.2025

Expiry Date:

05.05.2025

Job Description:

A modern institution committed to offering transformative education experiences. With student-centred learning at our core, our aim is to nurture academic excellence and personal growth through progressive teaching methods tailored to diverse student needs.

We are seeking to recruit Course Director – Foundation Programmes to lead and manage the Foundation in Design & Creative Business course. This role is pivotal in driving student engagement, retention, and progression within the College, ensuring that new cohorts are effectively supported and guided towards Level 4 and beyond.

The successful candidate will have a strong teaching record at Foundation level and expertise in creative practice, design, and/or creative business. They will lead a dynamic team, integrating industry-relevant learning experiences to enhance the blended nature of the Foundation course.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a new curriculum area for us, collaborating with the Director of Programmes and contributing to research, recruitment, and external partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set and maintain high educational and professional standards.
• Oversee lesson planning, curriculum development, assessment, admissions, and administration.
• Develop innovative cross-disciplinary teaching strategies and ensure a holistic learning experience.
• Provide academic and pastoral support, monitoring student progress.

Industry & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Maintain strong relationships with industry partners and professional bodies.
• Support recruitment initiatives and develop strategies for student progression and retention.
• Contribute to extra-curricular activities and external partnerships.

Course & Staff Management:

• Lead course team meetings, examination boards, and curriculum development initiatives.
• Manage multiple modes of delivery (including evening and weekend courses if required).
• Oversee programme delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the Foundation programme aligns with college-wide policies and initiatives.
• Engage in subject-specific research to advance the discipline.
• Encourage innovative problem-solving approaches in teaching and learning.
• Leverage digital tools to enhance the student experience and organisational effectiveness.

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

• Relevant BA and postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience of teaching and curriculum management at Foundation level in HE.
• Strong industry links in design, creative business, or related fields.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging, industry-relevant courses.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to inclusive education and student success.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills:

• PhD or higher-level research degree.
• Teaching qualification (PG Cert or equivalent) – candidates without this must complete a PGCert at LCCA during employment.
• Fellowship (or higher) of the Higher Education Academy (HEA).
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (CMI, Design Council, etc.).

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