Astrophoria Foundation Year Preparation for Undergraduate Studies Course Lead

Location: Department for Continuing Education, Astrophoria Foundation Year, 56 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6PA

The Astrophoria Foundation Year programme seeks to appoint a Course Lead for the Astrophoria Foundation Year Preparation for Undergraduate Studies (PUGS) course. 

This role is equivalent to 0.3FTE and the post holder will have oversight of the PUGS course delivery and provide leadership and line management of the PUGS course academic team. The PUGS Course Lead will work closely with the AFY Course Leads (for the four AFY Courses in CEMS (Chemistry, Engineering and Materials Science); Humanities (Classics, English, History, Theology and a selection of associated joint courses); Law; PPE (Politics, Philosophy and Economics)) and the AFY Welfare Lead to be able to provide input to the design and co-ordination of the delivery of regular workshops and bespoke sessions ensuring that they provide timely support for students. The Course Lead will have oversight of assessments for Preparation for Undergraduate Studies course. The post holder will represent the AFY programme and the Preparation for Undergraduate Studies course as relevant across the collegiate University. 

The Astrophoria Foundation Year is a one-year fully-funded foundation programme for UK state school students with significant academic potential, who have experienced severe personal disadvantage and/or disrupted education which has resulted in them being unable to apply directly for an Oxford undergraduate degree programme. 

Please see the job description and Astrophoria Foundation Year website for more information on the course structure and module detail. 

About us  

Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research. 

Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. 

What we offer  

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including: 

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days’ annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans 

Application process  

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 30 September 2024.

Interviews will take place during week commencing 7 October 2024. 

Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.

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