Course Leader

Course Leader

Permanent 

Full-Time

London, West End  

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Course Leader, with a broad multidisciplinary background in fashion, to join our growing Further Education provision.

The Course Leader will be a key member of the curriculum delivery team, providing day-to-day operational management and leadership to our Group Lead Lecturers, and will be responsible for the course currency, quality, and performance of teaching, with a specific focus on enhancing attainment and the student experience, whilst developing an innovative creative curriculum.  

This role will have the responsibility for our second-year students on our Level 3 Fashion Business Retail programme.

About you:

• The successful candidate will have a teaching qualification and operational managerial experience within an educational setting (ideally Post 16).  
• The role is ideal for either an experienced Course Leader or Programme Manager, or an ambitious individual in a relevant more junior role looking to take the next step in their career.
• We are looking for a committed team player who has effective and innovative curriculum development, course, and programme management skills, with up-to-date knowledge of their subject area and current Post 16 education, policy and practice.  
• Whilst this role will be responsible for a Fashion Business Retail programme, we are encouraging applications from all relevant specialisms.  
• You must have great communication and organisational skills, as well as good IT, digital and administrative abilities.  
• The successful candidate will have effective people management skills and the ability to motivate and coach our Group Lead Lecturers, whilst showing clear management and leadership of the area.  
• In addition, you must have a deep understanding of pastoral care and safeguarding issues and be committed to the development and progression of all learners.

If you are interested in joining a dynamic and expanding environment to further develop your career, then we would love to hear from you.

Why The FRA?

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other and celebrate together! At the FRA, our students are at the centre of what we do and as a result, we offer hugely rewarding careers – whatever your role at the FRA, you have the opportunity to change a student’s life! If you are looking for a fast-paced and autonomous role where you can really demonstrate your impact, then look no further.

Our carefully curated benefits package offers something for everyone, whether you’re interested in:

• Furthering your development through funded professional qualifications and a personal growth allowance
• Generous and flexible leave that suits your lifestyle, including an around the world trip after 5 years’ service
• Market-leading family friendly pay, including 6 months fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• A monthly wellbeing allowance and financial loan structures to support your financial health

Salary:

From £41,400 to £46,000 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience

Next Steps:

To apply, please visit our website via the button below.

Closing Date: 8am on Tuesday, 19 March 2024.

More Information/Contact us: For more information about the FRA, visit our website and refer to the job description and person specification available to download.

We will also be holding a Further Education Networking Open Evening on Wednesday 13th March from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. If you are interested in finding out more about our open evening, please get in touch.

Please contact our Recruitment team at recruitment@fra.ac.uk for further information or an informal chat about this campaign.