Current vacancies
Academic Director
At the college | 2 days | 15 hrs per week | £55,000 FTE pro rata
Salary rising to £66,000 as an MC member & Director, after 3 months
We are seeking a new Academic Director at the college. This role takes responsibility for the assessment within in the college, managing a team of 9 unit leaders. This is a leadership role within the college and you will be part of the management team.
This role is about ensuring the effective design, preparation and recording of student assessment and to revise the coursework and examinations, as well as advising the college and council on the standards and appropriateness of assessment provision and processes. Plus many other aspects around the curriculum and teaching staff.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an effective leader and delegator
- Work well as part of a team and work collaboratively
- Be organised with excellent communication skills
- Have an attention to detail
- Demonstrate a commitment to learning and development of students
- Share ideas and implement improvement to the current processes
You can see the full job specification here.
There is also an opportunity for this role to be 3 days a week (22.5 hours), depending on the level of additional responsibilities undertaken.
To apply please send a CV with a covering letter, explaining why you are applying and why you think you would be suitable for this role.
Return all applications to the Principal, Jo Rochford at jrochford@cicm.org.uk, who may also be contacted in the first instance regarding the role.
Closing date - Friday 7th February 2025
First interviews - week commencing 10th February 2025
Second interviews - week commencing 24th February 2025
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