To lead the design, development and quality assurance of the academic programmes
delivered through the Short Courses division, ensuring provision is academically rigorous,
responds to market demand, is operationally deliverable and is aligned to the strategic
objectives of St Clare's.

The postholder will oversee the academic delivery of Short Courses throughout the year,
particularly during the peak operational period of the summer. They will lead programme
development across multiple disciplines, manage teaching staff and work closely with
internal and external stakeholders to create innovative educational experiences.

The Academic Programmes Manager reports to the Director of Summer Schools and Short
Courses.

The postholder will line manage seasonal academic managers, teachers and other
academic colleagues as appropriate.

Academic Leadership

• Lead the academic planning and delivery of all Short Courses through collaboration with key stakeholders ensuring content of programmes is of the highest quality
• Ensure academic provision meets the standards expected of St Clare's Oxford and its accrediting bodies (including the British Council)
• Develop and maintain academic quality assurance processes through observations and feedback analysis
• Monitor and evaluate programme effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Ensure all programmes remain aligned with educational objectives and regulatory requirements
• Advise the Director of Summer Schools and Short Courses on academic strategy and programme development opportunities

Curriculum & Programme Development

• Design and develop Short Course programmes
• Review existing programmes and identify opportunities for enhancement and diversification
• Work with the IB World School, Careers department, the International College and
• other external specialists to develop market leading multidisciplinary programmes.
• Ensure programmes combine English language development with subject-specific learning where appropriate
• Support the integration of employability, leadership and future-skills development into programme design
• Develop academic models that support future commercial growth opportunities

Teacher Recruitment & Management

• Lead the recruitment, selection and appointment of teaching staff
• Develop and maintain a pool of suitably qualified teaching staff
• Manage and support academic managers, teachers and specialist contributors
• Conduct observations, reviews and performance management activities where required
• Identify and coordinate staff development opportunities including planning a weekly
• CPD session during the summer season

Summer School Academic Operations

• Lead academic planning for Summer School
• Develop teaching schedules and staffing plans
• Ensure academic operations are effectively coordinated with wider operational planning
• Support seasonal Academic Managers responsible for programme delivery
• Monitor academic delivery throughout programme operation

Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the College to support programme
• delivery and development
• Build positive and productive working relationships with academic departments and subject specialists
• Support academic discussions with external partners where required
• Contribute to the development of collaborative programmes with partner organisations

Programme Evaluation & Improvement

• Analyse student and partner feedback
• Produce recommendations for programme improvements
• Monitor emerging trends in education, technology and short-course provision
• Contribute to the continuous development of the Short Courses Division

Whilst every effort has been made to describe the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task necessary for the successful performance of the role may not be specifically identified. The Academic Programmes Manager may therefore be required to undertake other tasks and duties that are commensurate with the grade and nature of the role and/or in the reasonable discretion of the College.