Academic Manager - Business & Social Sciences

Reference Number: JR250126

Location: Kaplan International College London

Working Pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles: 1

Salary: £38,500 - £40,000 per annum

We are looking for an Academic Manager with a strong background in Business or Social Sciences to join our team.

As an Academic Manager at Kaplan International College, you will use your knowledge of teaching and learning to help us deliver a high-quality academic experience to our diverse, international student body, whilst managing and motivating a team of committed teachers to perform to the best of their ability. You will enjoy working with international students, be student focussed, be open to change and development, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and be fully committed to ensuring all our students’ success.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic forward-thinking academic professional who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Strong commitment to student-centred approaches to learning and teaching.
• Experience of leading a project or initiative that has led to enhancements in a curriculum area/s.
• Knowledge of the needs of international students.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Resource allocation and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyse data to make informed conclusions.
• Ability to work collaboratively across a range of teams.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent and preferably a UK Master’s degree or higher.
• A teaching qualification ideally.

What we do

The role is based at Kaplan International College London (KIC London), a vibrant university pathways college where students from more than 80 countries come to prepare for entry onto undergraduate or postgraduate courses at one of our 7 prestigious university partners. Following a recent major refurbishment project, KIC London offers students a beautiful, state-of-the-art study environment, with a range of learning spaces which encourage both collaboration and independence. Our KIC London team is committed to ensuring our students thrive socially and academically during their studies. Our college is located next to borough market, two minutes from London Bridge station, offering fantastic views across the Thames to the City of London.

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave*
• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
• Company pension contributions
• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
• Medicash Health Cash Plan

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

How to apply

Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than 11pm on 10th October 2025. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.