Who we are
London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) offers our students a wide range of accredited programmes within the creative arts and contemporary business fields. With a broad network of industry connections, aided by our partnership with University of the Creative Arts and various other industry leading brands, we allow our students to get a real feel for working within the fashion, graphic design and the business space by embarking on a journey which is designed to meet our students’ academic and personal demands.
LCCA offers students a unique industry-centred exposure to get students ready for their next step by adopting blended learning approaches delivered via workshops, lectures, fieldtrips, seminars, hosting sector leading subject-matter renowned experts from around the world and various other networking opportunities - therefore adopting a practical approach in the delivery of our programmes.
At the very heart of our vision is a student-centred learning and teaching methodology which is progressive, forward-thinking, modern, and designed to meet our learners’ needs.
Why join us:
LCCA is part of Global University Systems (GUS), which is an international network of higher education institutions, brought together by a shared passion for accessible, industry-relevant qualifications. At GUS, we’re focused on becoming one of the world’s most dynamic, inclusive and diverse education organisations! Our ambition is to engender a belief in learning for life and to stimulate growth through education. We foster in our students the spirit and the will, to advance themselves and to thrive in their communities.
We are bounded by our shared values – student focus, communication, collaboration, respect, competence, entrepreneurship, and integrity – are more than aspiration. We display and expect these beliefs and behaviours from our colleagues equally. Some of the benefits on offer are:
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The Role
As Vice Principal, you will be a motivated individual who understands the value of good communications, management, quality assurance and the development of best practice in learning and teaching. You will have relevant experience of developing and managing programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels with the ability to lead a range of academic staff.
You will oversee the quality of the teaching across LCCA and will work with teams to build best practice and to support high rates of student achievement, engagement and satisfaction.
You will seek to involve internal and external stakeholders in supporting and enhancing curriculum development and delivery and work collaboratively with partner institutions to develop and enhance the curriculum. Being aware of the latest developments in pedagogic theory, education practice and UK HE policy; and being able to share and implement these insights is vital.
You will have a relevant profile, professional achievements and proven expertise in the practical aspects of the subjects along with excellent industry connections.
The role involves taking responsibility for LCCA’s teaching and learning, academic direction, and performance of the academic portfolio. You will be expected to be a visionary leader who thinks innovatively and creatively, whilst commanding the support and respect of both academic and professional staff. On a day-to-day level you will show leadership, direct operations, develop colleagues and grow the department. You will be target driven, familiar with the implementation and analysis of Key Performance Indicators and demonstrate academic integrity.
The post holder will contribute to the overarching aim of creating better opportunities with and for students, enabling more to achieve their goals. The role focuses specifically on removing inequalities that exist for students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds, through institutional change programmes and bespoke student support initiatives
The Vice-Principal will be forward-looking, with the ability to horizon-scan and plan ahead. They will identify dependencies, anticipate potential risks, issues, challenges and opportunities, and will take appropriate action as required.
The post holder will provide effective leadership and management of teaching excellence and student success to enable the achievement of the relevant College targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) with oversight of the area of Quality Assurance for all programmes of study.
The Ideal Candidate:
We require a passionate and inspirational individual with exceptional leadership qualities to join our highly successful leadership team. We are looking for an outstanding leader who is driven by a commitment to creating the best possible educational opportunities for students in order to raise aspirations and transform lives. You need to be an exceptional classroom practitioner with a clear vision and understanding of the needs of students in a Higher educational environment and play a significant role in enabling our students to achieve and fulfil their academic potential.
Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We do not offer visa sponsorship.
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at LCCA. Just click on the "Apply" button above. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.
We acknowledge receipt of your resume for a position at LCCA and sincerely appreciate your interest in our company. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success.
LCCA is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
Location: | London |
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Salary: | Competitive (depending on experience) |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 14th October 2024 |
Closes: | 14th December 2024 |
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