Subject Lead - Foundation Degree Programmes 54687

Company Description

LCCA is a contemporary institution, offering a range of programmes. Our students embark on a journey which is designed to meet their academic and personal demands. 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.

Our academic team consists of modern, progressive, professionals who have what it takes to motivate students from a variety of backgrounds, to inspire belief in students who are striving for professional and personal recognition and to drive students towards successful lives.

You will play a pivotal role in leading and overseeing the academic and administrative functions of developing the gaming provision within our institution, ensuring it’s in alignment with our vision of putting our students and the heart of everything we do. The postholder will play in critical part in contributing to the overall strategy and LCCA’s pedagogic approach, with the aim to continuously strive for improvement in the delivery and structure of the gaming programmes ensuring student experience, student attainment, retention and continuation is achieved.

You will have a distinct skill set; a ‘can-do’ attitude - and should demonstrate the consistent ability to put the core elements of our learning and teaching philosophy into practice, both in the strategic implementation of experiential teaching activities and in the management of high-class teaching delivery.

The underpinning philosophy of LCCA is as follows:

• Through experiential teaching we aim to provide students with a ‘real-life’ skill set which is transferable out of the classroom and into the world of work.
• Through ‘chunked learning’ we aim to ensure students are thoroughly engaged and motivated by their teachers.
• Through ‘deliberate reflection’ we aim to get students thinking about their role in the learning experience and to embed their knowledge for future use.
• Through regular and precise feedback, we aim to offer students ways to improve their skills and knowledge on a daily basis.

Position

This is a London position, however due to expansion we are also considering applicants from Birmingham, Nottingham and the surrounding area.

Role Summary

• The Subject Lead is responsible for leading and number of modules in the teaching, curriculum development, and day-to-day management of the Foundation Degree programmes in business, hospitality, and related fields. This includes ensuring high-quality learning experiences that promote student retention, progression, and achievement.
• The role involves collaboration with the Course Director, contributing to curriculum innovation, professional practice, recruitment, and industry engagement. Teaching will be across weekdays, evenings, and weekends as required.
• The LCCA Foundation Degree is delivered during weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Candidates should be prepared to teach across these times, depending on their preference, workload, and business needs. Please indicate your preferred teaching schedule (weekdays vs weekends) in your application.
• The post holder will need an excellent understanding of Foundation Degrees and supporting students from non-traditional backgrounds.

Requirements

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Teach and manage a number of modules in the curriculum at Levels 4–5
• Lead subject-specific planning, assessment, timetabling, and resource management
• Develop course materials, online content, unit handbooks, and assessment strategies
• Provide academic and pastoral support;
• Monitor and ensure student progress across relevant modules
• Maintain industry links and up to date subject knowledge
• Lead standardisation and quality assurance processes
• Participate in recruitment, course committees, and exam boards
• Contribute to scholarly activity and/or professional practice
• Support student engagement, progression, and industry-related opportunities
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusivity in all teaching and learning
• Undertake continuous professional development and manage staff development

Teaching Areas May Include:

• Academic Skills, Digital Innovation, Finance, Marketing
• Project Management, Leadership, Strategy, Enterprise
• Business Research, Sustainability, Event Design, and Real-world Business Practice

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to design and deliver units of study that introduce and develop the complex range of theoretical and practical concerns of the discipline
• Demonstrate an understanding of assessment practice including how to assess the work and progress of students and provide constructive, developmental and challenging feedback 
• Demonstrate relevant professional networks and relationships that bring expert external knowledge to student learning, employment and enterprise 
• Effectively plan and manage workload, prioritising work to meet deadlines and achieve personal, team and course objectives
• Collaborates and works effectively within team and across professional groups
• Works effectively and respectfully with a wide range of people 
• Fosters inclusive and constructive teamwork and problem-solving 
• Plans, prioritises and manages resources effectively to achieve objectives. 
• Applies an inquiring, innovative and reflexive approach to teaching 
• Ability to motivate and work in a collaborative way with staff and students
• Demonstrate, promote and facilitate collaborative ways of working across the organisation 
• Willing to commit to the College’s Equal Opportunities Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post
• Ability to continuously review areas identified for improvement and develops content and delivery methods, learning support and assessment mechanisms.

Experience

• Experience of teaching & assessment in a Higher Education environment
• Experience of curriculum design and development and the creation of course materials that support student development
• Experience of an innovative and inclusive approach to teaching in Higher Education, contributing to student success  
• Evidence of commitment to equality, diversity, and continuous improvement

Other information

Qualifications/Education

Essential

• Relevant BA and postgraduate qualifications

Desirable

• PhD or Higher-level research degree
• Teaching qualification (PGCert of equivalent)- all post holders will be expected to complete a PGCert in education during their employment at LCCA if they do not currently hold one. 
• Fellowship (or Higher) of the Higher Education Academy