Head of Academic Support

The opportunity

The Head of Academic Support will be responsible for managing and developing high quality academic support within the College to enable all students to become confident independent learners and to fulfil their academic potential, from FE through to PhD level. This role focuses primarily on study support learning development that is related to the curriculum of fashion and design.

You will ensure academic support strategies are implemented consistently in line with the University’s Learning and Teaching, Equality and Diversity, Widening Participation and Internationalisation Strategies.

About you

The post holder will have up-to-date knowledge, expertise and experience in academic support and learning development and an understanding of the subject disciplines taught at London College of Fashion. A first degree and recognised teaching qualification is essential. You must have experience of Art and Design education within Higher Education and significant experience of managing staff and learning development.

If you have any queries about this role, you may contact the LCF Staffing Team at vacancies@fashion.arts.ac.uk

What we offer

We are UAL

University of the Arts London is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts.

London College of Fashion is extremely proud to be a global leader in fashion education, research and consultancy. Much of its success is down to its dedicated employees, and you will play an important role in shaping future creative professionals, and impact on the future of so many creative industries.

London College of Fashion, UAL is undertaking an unprecedented programme of change.  In 2022 we will be consolidating our existing six sites into a new purpose built campus as part of a new education and cultural district on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.  Ahead of this move, we welcome applications from candidates who live in and around East London, as well as from those keen to join us on this exciting and unique opportunity in our College’s history.

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