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Nov. 2024London Area, United KingdomSupporting clients to achieve deeper self-awareness and creative growth so that they can unlock their potential and live with purpose and authenticity
Kingston UniversityCourse Lead - Joint Honours Programmes
Sep. 2022 - Nov. 2024United Kingdom, LondonAcademic Leadership
• Oversee the academic quality and integrity of the course.
• Lead on curriculum design, review, and updates.
• Ensure the course aligns with university policies, subject benchmarks, and professional standards.
• Promote inclusive and accessible learning strategies.
Student Support
• Act as the main point of contact for students on the course.
• Monitor student progress, wellbeing, and engagement.
• Work with support services to address student needs, including those with SEN.
• Organise and deliver induction and transition support.
Quality Assurance and Enhancement
• Ensure assessments are fair, consistent, and in line with university regulations.
• Respond to external examiner feedback and implement improvements.
• Prepare documentation for validation, revalidation, and annual monitoring.
• Lead internal and external reviews of the programme.
Team Coordination and Communication
• Coordinate the teaching team and ensure effective module delivery.
• Chair programme team meetings and maintain communication across departments.
• Mentor new teaching staff and support continuous professional development.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative colleagues to ensure smooth course delivery.
Timetabling and Planning
• Oversee course-level scheduling and ensure appropriate staffing.
• Coordinate assignment deadlines and assessment periods.
• Plan for future course development or expansion where needed.
External Liaison and Representation
• Represent the course at open days, applicant interviews, and recruitment events.
• Liaise with industry partners, external examiners, and accrediting bodies.
• Promote employability through placements, guest speakers, or curriculum design
University of Sunderland in LondonExternal Examiner
Sep. 2020 - May. 2025United Kingdom, SunderlandThis is my second stint as an EE at Sunderland. My first took place between 2011 and 2015. I was also EE at the following: Coventry University (2014-2016)
University of Wolverhampton (2015-2020). Responsibilities of the role are summarised as follows:
Maintaining Academic Standards
• Ensure that the academic standards of a programme align with national expectations and qualification frameworks (e.g. QAA benchmarks, FHEQ levels).
• Confirm that students’ achievements are consistent with those at the same level in other UK institutions.
• Assess whether learning outcomes are appropriately defined and rigorously assessed.
Assessment Oversight
• Review a representative sample of student work across modules and assessment types.
• Confirm that assessment methods are appropriate, clearly communicated, and fairly applied.
• Ensure consistency and transparency in the marking and moderation process.
• Participate in or observe examination boards where final grades and awards are confirmed.
Independent and Impartial Reporting
• Produce an annual written report to the institution’s senior academic leadership, offering independent commentary on assessment practices, academic quality, and comparability.
• Highlight strengths, raise concerns, and recommend improvements, acting as a “critical friend” to the programme team.
Equity and Inclusivity
• Evaluate whether the programme supports a diverse student body, including the fairness of assessment design and delivery for students with protected characteristics or additional needs.
• Advise on how inclusive teaching and assessment practices are being implemented.
Compliance and Policy Assurance
• Ensure that institutional policies and sector-wide regulations are followed during assessment and award processes.
• Confirm that mitigating circumstances, academic misconduct, and appeals processes are handled appropriately.
Professional Expertise and Sector Insight
• Bring subject-specific and pedagogical expertise to bear in advising on curriculum development and enhancement.
• Keep current with developments in the discipline and wider higher education policy to ensure relevant and up-to-date input.
Queen Margaret UniversityExternal Expert (Validation)
May. 2020 - May. 2020United Kingdom, EdinburghIn addition my role as External Expert (Validation) at Queen Margaret University I have also carried out this role as follows:
- Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts – BA Performance (2014)
- University of Creative Arts – BA Acting (2015)
- Regent’s University – BA Acting for Stage and Screen (2017)
I have also been an internal expert (Validation) as follows:
- De Montfort University – MA Urban Studies (2019)
- De Montfort University – BSc Nursing with NMC Registration (2020)
Key responsibilities are as follows:
Reviewing Programme Documentation
• Critically evaluate programme specifications, module descriptors, learning outcomes, and assessment strategies.
• Assess the coherence of the curriculum, its alignment with subject benchmarks, and its appropriateness for the intended qualification level.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or areas requiring clarification prior to validation.
Advising on Subject Relevance and Currency
• Provide expert insight into the academic content and pedagogical approach to ensure the programme reflects current thinking, scholarship, and developments within the field.
• Confirm that the programme remains relevant to evolving disciplinary standards, student expectations, and sector needs.
Scrutinising Standards and Framework Alignment
• Ensure that the proposed course meets the expectations of national qualifications frameworks (e.g. FHEQ) and subject benchmark statements.
• Evaluate the rigour and appropriateness of the learning outcomes and how they are assessed.
Supporting Curriculum Design
• Offer constructive feedback on how the course structure and content can be improved or strengthened.
• Suggest enhancements to teaching and assessment methods, particularly in relation to accessibility, inclusivity, and student engagement.
• Comment on the integration of employability, digital learning, and transferable skills.
Panel Participation and Discussion
• Participate actively in the formal validation event, questioning academic and administrative staff about the design, delivery, and rationale of the programme.
• Provide impartial, evidence-based feedback during panel discussions, contributing to collective decisions about approval or required conditions.
Recommending Action and Approval Conditions
• Help determine whether the course should be approved, conditionally approved, or deferred.
• Offer clear, constructive recommendations for improvement where needed.
• Support the institution in meeting internal and external expectations around academic quality.
Maintaining Independence and Integrity
• Approach the validation process with objectivity and transparency, without conflicts of interest.
• Ensure the institution receives an honest and balanced external perspective that supports robust academic development.
De Montfort UniversityProgramme Leader
Sep. 2017 - Jul. 2022United Kingdom, LeicesterAcademic Leadership
• Oversee the academic quality and integrity of the course.
• Lead on curriculum design, review, and updates.
• Ensure the course aligns with university policies, subject benchmarks, and professional standards.
• Promote inclusive and accessible learning strategies.
Student Support
• Act as the main point of contact for students on the course.
• Monitor student progress, wellbeing, and engagement.
• Work with support services to address student needs, including those with SEN.
• Organise and deliver induction and transition support.
Quality Assurance and Enhancement
• Ensure assessments are fair, consistent, and in line with university regulations.
• Respond to external examiner feedback and implement improvements.
• Prepare documentation for validation, revalidation, and annual monitoring.
• Lead internal and external reviews of the programme.
Team Coordination and Communication
• Coordinate the teaching team and ensure effective module delivery.
• Chair programme team meetings and maintain communication across departments.
• Mentor new teaching staff and support continuous professional development.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative colleagues to ensure smooth course delivery.
Timetabling and Planning
• Oversee course-level scheduling and ensure appropriate staffing.
• Coordinate assignment deadlines and assessment periods.
• Plan for future course development or expansion where needed.
External Liaison and Representation
• Represent the course at open days, applicant interviews, and recruitment events.
• Liaise with industry partners, external examiners, and accrediting bodies.
• Promote employability through placements, guest speakers, or curriculum design
Kingston UniversityHead of Department
Sep. 2015 - Sep. 2017United Kingdom, LondonStrategic Leadership and Planning
• Set the academic vision and strategic priorities for the department in alignment with faculty and institutional goals.
• Lead departmental planning, resource allocation, and academic forecasting.
• Identify and develop new course and research opportunities, including market-responsive programme growth.
Line Management and Staff Development
• Line manage academic and professional services staff within the department.
• Oversee staff workload planning, performance management, and recruitment.
• Support staff development, promotion, and wellbeing, ensuring alignment with university policies and equality commitments.
Budget and Resource Management
• Manage departmental budgets and oversee procurement and resourcing needs.
• Make decisions about staffing, equipment, and space allocation.
• Ensure efficient and sustainable use of departmental resources.
Quality Assurance and Compliance
• Oversee quality assurance across all programmes in the department.
• Ensure compliance with university regulations, external benchmarks, and professional standards.
• Respond to external examiner reports, student feedback, and internal audits.
• Lead preparations for institutional reviews, accreditations, and audits (e.g. QAA).
Inclusive Practice and SEN Coordination
• Foster a culture of inclusion and accessibility across all teaching and departmental activity.
• Support academic staff in understanding and responding to the needs of students with SEN.
• Ensure departmental practices align with equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) policies.
Student Experience and Academic Standards
• Monitor student progression, satisfaction, and outcomes across all programmes.
• Work closely with programme leaders and module convenors to enhance the student experience.
• Oversee responses to complaints, appeals, and student conduct matters.
Cross-University Engagement and Representation
• Represent the department on faculty or university-level committees and working groups.
• Act as the department’s voice in cross-institutional initiatives, partnerships, and strategic planning.
• Build relationships with external stakeholders (e.g. partner institutions, industry, funders).
Kingston UniversitySenior Lecturer
Sep. 2007 - Sep. 2015United Kingdom, LondonTeaching and Learning
• Design and deliver undergraduate and/or postgraduate modules.
• Use inclusive and research-informed teaching strategies to support a diverse student cohort, including students with SEN.
• Assess student work and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Supervise dissertations, final projects, or independent studies.
Curriculum Development
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of modules and programmes.
• Embed inclusive practices and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
• Ensure teaching aligns with subject benchmarks, learning outcomes, and professional standards.
Student Support and Mentoring
• Act as a personal tutor, providing academic and pastoral support to students.
• Identify students needing additional help and refer them to support services where appropriate.
• Offer guidance on academic skills, wellbeing, and progression.
Research and Scholarly Activity
• Conduct subject-specific or pedagogical research, often contributing to the university’s REF (Research Excellence Framework) submission.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals or books and present at conferences.
• Engage in knowledge exchange and scholarly collaboration.
Leadership and Contribution to University Life
• Take on leadership roles within the department (e.g. module leader, assessment coordinator).
• Serve on academic committees or working groups.
• Mentor junior colleagues or support staff development initiatives.
Quality Assurance
• Contribute to assessment design and moderation processes.
• Participate in internal and external review procedures (e.g. validations, annual monitoring).
• Ensure teaching meets institutional and sector standards.
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