Head of Academic Language and Learning in Manchester Area

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead institution-wide implementation of the UKMC English Language Proficiency Framework, ensuring alignment with OfS Condition B4.2(d) and QAA FHEQ levels 3–6.
• Design, oversee, and refine the UKMC Diagnostic English Language Test, ensuring all students are appropriately assessed on entry.
• Establish and manage the Academic Language & Learning Hub (ALL Hub): small group workshops, writing lab, online resources, and 1:1 tutorial pathways.
• Maintain and regularly update the Language Assessment Handbook, ensuring guidance remains inclusive, consistent, and aligned with assessment policy.
• Develop and deliver staff development sessions (annually and on-demand) for lecturers, SSTs, and markers on assessing English proficiency, moderation, and feedback.
• Monitor and report on student referrals, attendance, and progress through structured action planning and tutorial pathways.
• Facilitate moderation training and sampling exercises across campuses to ensure consistent application of the Technical Proficiency in English criterion.
• Track diagnostic data, staff training participation, and assessment trends to inform annual compliance and enhancement reports to the Academic Board.
• Collaborate with Course Directors and Heads of Department to ensure discipline-specific integration of English proficiency support and assessment expectations.
• Provide subject-level consultations and support to departments undergoing programme validation, review, or enhancement.

Essential Criteria

• Postgraduate qualification in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Academic Literacy, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and/or academic writing development in higher education.
• Experience designing and delivering academic English support interventions at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Strong understanding of language assessment, moderation, and curriculum integration.
• Familiarity with OfS B4.2(d), QAA FHEQ descriptors, and inclusive assessment practice

Desirable Criteria

• Fellowship or Senior Fellowship of Advance HE.
• Experience managing a learning centre, writing lab, or academic literacy programme.
• Knowledge of multilingual learner support, inclusive feedback, and diagnostic testing development.
• Track record of contributing to institutional quality enhancement or academic policy design.

Why Join UKMC?

You will be part of an ambitious and forward-looking institution that values teaching excellence, creativity, and student success. You will have the opportunity to shape a practice-led, industry-focused curriculum, inspire the next generation of professionals.

UKMC offers a supportive environment with opportunities for academic development, research, and collaboration with validating university partners.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English