Head of Presessional Programmes

The opportunity

The Head of Presessional Programmes is responsible for the academic development and day to day delivery of the Presessional Programme including Exam Preparation Intensive Courses. This includes academic management and standards; communication and administration; student assessment, and staff induction, appraisal and development. 

The post-holder is a member of the Language Centre academic management team led by the Associate Dean of International Student Experience (ADISE) and actively contributes to the enhancement, monitoring and review of the quality of learning and teaching and student progress. 

About you

With a first degree, MA in Linguistics and DELTA or equivalent, you will be an experienced ELT manager. You will have practical and theoretical knowledge of ELT and EAP, EAP assessment, current issues and developments in ELT and EAP as well as knowledge of British Council and BALEAP accreditation schemes. 

You will have excellent communication, planning, resource management and teamworking skills; strong motivational and leadership abilities, and a dedication to advancing professional practice and research and to developing learning. You use your initiative and creativity to solve problems and are fully committed to improving student inclusion and experience.