Senior Python Engineer
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Programme Leader, Engineering
FutureLearn
part-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Senior
About the role
- Lead development and delivery of high-quality higher-education engineering programmes.
- Design and review digitally delivered, research-informed curriculum aligned to graduate employment skills.
- Oversee and support module leaders and subject teams to ensure programme consistency and student progression.
- Lead programme quality assurance including monitoring reviews, audits, assessment design and delivery.
- Use learner analytics and digital platforms to track progress and implement interventions to support student success.
- Develop new module content, support course proposals, and contribute to the content innovation pipeline.
- Collaborate with external networks, industry partners and academic bodies to enhance programme relevance and reach.
- Line-manage academic staff, deliver observations, and contribute to professional development planning.
- Champion inclusivity and accessibility in curriculum and delivery, responding to learner diversity and needs.
- Participate in internal committees and academic working groups, and represent FutureLearn externally as required.
- Contribute to research, scholarship, and knowledge transfer initiatives across the organisation.
Requirements
- A PhD or significant industry experience in a relevant subject area.
- Experience of teaching in UK Higher Education, with a strong track record in subject delivery and curriculum development.
- Experience of managing academic teams and leading modules or programmes.
- Eligibility for or current Fellowship of AdvanceHE.
- Excellent digital literacy and confidence using online learning technologies.
- Passion for student success and a commitment to inclusive, engaging education.
- Strong communication, organisational and team leadership skills.
- (Desirable) Experience of online or blended learning delivery.
- (Desirable) Supervision experience with research projects or dissertations.
- (Desirable) Industry experience relevant to your subject area.
- (Desirable) Experience using Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) and learning analytics platforms.
Benefits
- 28 days of Annual Leave plus UK Public Holidays
- Roll over up to 5 days Holiday
- Access to FutureLearn courses
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Charity work – 1 day dedicated to a charity of your choice
- Calm Premium Subscription
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
curriculum developmentquality assurancelearner analyticsmodule content developmentassessment designresearch supervisiononline learning deliveryblended learning deliverystudent progression monitoringcontent innovation
Soft skills
communicationorganizational skillsteam leadershipcommitment to inclusivitypassion for student successcollaborationprofessional development planningadaptabilityproblem-solvingengagement
Certifications
PhDFellowship of AdvanceHE
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