The University of Law – Programme and Student Lead – GDL, MA Law, SQE Conversion Programmes
Apply here by 6 April 2021
- Location: London – Bloomsbury
- Salary: £55,500 plus £7,950 London weighting
- Package: 35 days annual leave, private medical scheme, contributory pension, life assurance, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, eye care assistance, employee assistance programme
- Job category/type: Academic
Job description
Why work for ULaw?
We are seeking to recruit an ambitious individual who wants to forge or continue a meaningful career in programme & student leadership and teaching in Higher Education. You will be a qualified barrister or solicitor by background.
The position includes a generous time allowance for the role of Programme & Student Lead on our Graduate Diploma in Law, MA in Law and new SQE Conversion Programmes (the latter of which will replace the GDL and MA in Law in their current form when they commence for the last time in the Autumn). You will work with our Senior Management Team in leading our students and enhancing their learning experience. You will be supported in your role by MA in Law Lead.
Teaching and leading in Higher Education can be challenging but rewarding and we are looking to recruit highly motivated individuals who are ready to make a positive contribution. You will be keen to share your expertise and to become involved in all aspects of enhancing the student experience at our Bloomsbury campus, including teaching on our law programmes. In return, we will guarantee you a supportive and friendly environment where considerable opportunities for learning and career development exist for the right people.
Are you ready to join our dynamic team and help contribute to our success?
Who are we?
The University of Law (ULaw) is one of the world’s largest law schools. With an impressive history going back to 1876, we employ c750 staff and have over 9000 students studying on our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. ULaw has an outstanding reputation as a full service legal and educational training specialist, operating from thirteen campuses throughout the UK, as well as in Hong Kong and Berlin, with additional global reach through online and face to face provision.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking to recruit either qualified solicitor or barrister who has worked in higher education and who can demonstrate successful legal practice experience to teach and lead on our Graduate Diploma in Law, MA in Law and SQE Conversion programmes.
As part of the tutor development programme, we will also support you to study for a recognised teaching qualification.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion prior to application, please contact – Sandie Gaines, Bloomsbury Campus Dean sandie.gaines@law.ac.uk or Peter Goodchild, GDL & MA in Law Programme Student Lead peter.goodchild@law.ac.uk
Closing date for applications: midnight on Tuesday 6 April 2021, with first round interviews during the week commencing 19 April 2021.
No agencies please.
Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check – you will be notified of this during the application process.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) individuals are currently under-represented within the University – which does not reflect our diverse student body – we would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates. All appointments will be made on merit.
Apply here by 6 April 2021