Course Director - FDA Programme

At London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) , we’re redefining higher education. Our approach is progressive, inclusive, and practical—designed to prepare students not just for graduation, but for life. Our student-first philosophy fosters confidence, creativity, and career-ready skills in an environment where everyone belongs.

Why Join LCCA?

We’re a creative, supportive institution where people thrive. We value reflection, growth, and community. At LCCA, you’ll be empowered to lead with purpose, drive positive change, and make a real difference to our students’ lives.

As Course Director, you'll oversee the performance and quality of a degree programme. You’ll lead a team of academics, develop engaging curriculum, and create a collaborative learning culture. You’ll bring strong teaching experience and be ready to inspire students from a range of backgrounds.

Key responsibilities

Course Leadership & Delivery

• Manage day-to-day operations of the course
• Lead course team meetings, assessments, exam boards, and planning
• Ensure smooth delivery across all modes (weekday, evening, weekend)
• Coordinate with colleagues on admissions, timetabling, induction, and recruitment
• Support academic staff development and lead student retention efforts

Curriculum Innovation

• Design and update curriculum aligned to industry trends and student needs
• Lead validation, accreditation, and cross-disciplinary teaching development
• Embed employability and inclusive practice throughout the course

Teaching & Learning

• Oversee teaching strategy and delivery across the course
• Apply experiential and reflective learning methods
• Use digital platforms and tools to enhance learning
• Deliver engaging, student-centred sessions

Quality Assurance

• Produce course monitoring reports and drive continuous improvement
• Monitor student progress and ensure high-quality outcomes
• Ensure compliance with OFS, regulatory and partner expectations

Qualifications

• BA and Postgraduate qualification (or equivalent professional experience)
• Fellowship (or higher) of the Higher Education Academy
• Desirable: PhD or PGCert (or willingness to complete one at LCCA)

Skills & Strengths

• Strong leadership with a collaborative, empathetic approach
• Experience teaching and designing degree-level content
• Knowledge of assessment, feedback, and inclusive pedagogy
• Clear communicator who inspires both students and staff
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Confident using educational technology and systems
• Passion for equity, inclusion, and innovation in education

Experience

• Leading academic programmes in Higher Education
• Supporting students from diverse or widening participation backgrounds
• Contributing to quality assurance, curriculum development, and academic leadership
• Desirable: Research, knowledge exchange, or professional practice in your field

Please note :

• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

• 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

• Global University Systems 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.

• At Global University Systems, we anticipate that we will retain your data as part of the recruitment process for no longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it has been collected unless we have sought your consent to keep your data on file for future job vacancies.