At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of high-quality assessments in Property Practice for the SQE.
- Company: Join Kaplan, a global leader in education and professional assessments.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Flexible hours and excellent career progression opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on future solicitors while working in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified solicitor with strong knowledge in Property Practice.
The predicted salary is between 68791 - 68791 £ per year.
Location: Home-based, with some time spent in London (Spring House, N7) and other SQE2 assessment venues in England & Wales.
Working pattern: Part time - 30 Hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Grade: A1
Salary: From £68,791 per annum
We are looking for a SQE Subject Head (Property Practice) to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the academic team responsible for delivering the SQE. You will join the SQE2 Academic team as a Subject Head in your specialist subject area of Property Practice. Working with your colleagues in the academic team, you’ll help us to deliver world-leading assessments by developing high quality questions in Property Practice for the SQE2 oral and written assessments.
What you’ll bring to the role
- Professionally qualified as a solicitor of England & Wales
- Up to date knowledge of law and legal practice in Property Practice
- The ability to use legal research databases proficiently
- The ability to think originally and analytically
- The ability to coordinate and develop a team of highly qualified and experienced solicitor freelance writers and assessors in Property Practice
- The ability to respond positively under pressure to assessment editing and production deadlines
- The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including building strong and productive relationships with freelance question writers and assessors
- Strong presentation skills
- The ability to operate within a team and to work efficiently and sensitively with both fellow academic and academic resources staff
- Strong administrative skills including organisational, time and document management skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to be flexible and work within the business required hours
Desirable
- Experience of writing, marking and editing SQE, QLTS or other professional legal assessments
- Knowledge or a willingness to develop a knowledge of assessment methodology for high stakes credentialing assessments
- Experience of teaching and/or examining law
- Experience of working in a professional environment with a variety of stakeholders
- Experience of leading and coordinating teams
What we offer
- 28 days annual leave + option to purchase more
- Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
- Private medical, income protection, and life insurance
- 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
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 Wednesday 30th September 2026. 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.
Disability Confident Scheme
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role as per the job description and any screening or testing stages. Details of how to request your application be considered under the Disability Confident scheme will be shared with all applicants upon submission of an application. Furthermore, all applicants invited to attend interview will be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments to attend.
SQE Subject Head (Property Practice) in London employer: KP UK
Kaplan Professional is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a supportive work culture where integrity and collaboration thrive. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and flexible working arrangements, employees are empowered to succeed while contributing to a mission of providing equal access to education. Joining Kaplan means being part of a diverse global organisation that values creativity and fosters meaningful career progression in the finance and education sectors.
