Programme Lead Computing

Job purpose

The Programme Leader (PL) provides academic and operational leadership for the franchised Computer Science and Construction Management programmes delivered at the Greenwich and Whitechapel Campuses. The role is a hybrid position, combining programme management with high-quality teaching delivery. The PL is responsible for ensuring academic standards, international curriculum relevance, and a world-class student experience for a diverse global cohort. They lead the academic team to ensure students from various educational backgrounds successfully transition into UK Higher Education and achieve strong employability outcomes.

The PL leads the programme team, oversees programme-level administration and assessment processes, and works closely with the Director of Teaching and Learning, Campus Manager, Link Tutors, and Partner University’s Faculty representatives to maintain academic integrity, quality compliance, and effective communication between Oxford International and Partner University.

Flexibility is required, with some evening and weekend working.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Programme Leadership

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of programmes at the campus, ensuring alignment with approved curriculum and learning outcomes.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the programme team, fostering a consistent and high-quality teaching and learning environment.
• Coordinate programme-level meetings, student feedback discussions, and internal communications related to the programme.
• Ensure effective academic timetabling, resource planning, and delivery of teaching and assessment in collaboration with the Campus Manager.

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver high-quality teaching across the BSc and MSc Computing programmes (equivalent to approximately 2 days per week).
• Act as a lead supervisor for MSc dissertations and research projects, guiding students through complex computing research methodologies.
• Design and mark assessments that are robust, fair, and tailored to the needs of learners.
• Model best practices in the classroom, utilising the VLE (Moodle) and interactive technologies to enhance the international student experience.
• Maintain regular academic surgery hours to provide one-to-one support for students on specific module content.

Academic Quality and Assurance

• Ensure that assessments, moderation, and marking comply with Partner University’s regulations and the UHE Operations Manual.
• Liaise with the Link Tutor to manage assessment schedules, moderation samples, and examination board preparations.
• Oversee the completion of programme-level documentation including annual monitoring reports and Student Education Improvement Plans (SEIPs).
• Ensure academic and operational compliance with both Oxford International and University policies, procedures, and key quality indicators (KQIs).

Student Experience and Support

• Promote student engagement and progression through proactive communication and academic guidance.
• Identify and support students at risk of academic underperformance or disengagement, coordinating with Student Support and academic staff.
• Facilitate student feedback collection (e.g. module evaluations, end-of-year surveys) and ensure follow-up actions are implemented.
• Support induction, orientation, and transition activities for new and continuing students.

Collaboration and Liaison

• Act as the primary academic liaison between UHE and University Partner for the programme.
• Work collaboratively with Module Link Tutors and Faculty administrators to ensure accurate and timely communication.
• Contribute to Partner programme boards, quality meetings, and academic reviews as required.
• Maintain oversight of programme documentation, Moodle pages, and communications to ensure accuracy and currency.

Administration and Reporting

• Oversee programme-level records including assessment tracking, board outcomes, and academic correspondence.
• Ensure the timely submission of marks, moderation records, and student data to Partner systems via the Programme Administrator.
• Support internal and external audits, reviews, and academic reporting cycles.

Person Specifications

Statutory requirements

• Eligibility to live and work in UK
• Appropriate DBS disclosure

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) or willingness to achieve it.
• PhD qualification (Desirable)
• Senior Fellowship of the HEA (SFHEA). (Desirable)

Experience

• Experience teaching Computing at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate (MSc) levels.
• Proven experience in programme or module leadership, or equivalent academic coordination role.
• Experience in curriculum design and assessment for international learners.
• Experience of assessment management, moderation, and academic quality processes.
• Experience in a Subject Lead capacity. (Desirable)
• Experience working with international students. (Desirable)
• Experience managing professional body accreditations (e.g., CMI, ACCA, CIPD). (Desirable)

Knowledge

• Deep understanding of the UK HE Quality Code and QAA standards.
• Understanding of the specific challenges faced by international students (e.g., academic writing, cultural adjustment).
• Knowledge computing trends and global job market. (Desirable)
• Familiarity with UKVI compliance in an academic context. (Desirable)

Skills

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate a diverse academic team.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using VLEs (Moodle/Canvas) and data analytics tools. (Desirable)
• Ability to build links with local and international computing industries. (Desirable)

Values and conduct

• Uphold the academic standards and values of both Oxford International and the University of Roehampton.
• Model professional integrity, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and student success.

Personal qualities

• A sympathetic approach to all students
• A positive, ‘can-do’ approach to work
• Adopts a collaborative approach to working
• Flexible and adaptable
• Responds positively to new challenges, seeking solutions

Disclaimer

This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision.

Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This role involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Oxford International is an equal opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible.