About the Role
At Edubridge, we believe education is a calling — a bridge that lifts students into new worlds of opportunity. We are seeking an Academic Manager who embodies this mission: a leader who brings academic excellence, cultural intelligence, and a heart for student success.
In some regions, this role is known as Centre Principal or Academic Principal. Regardless of the title, the essence remains the same: stewarding a learning environment where international students are prepared, supported, and empowered to thrive in UK/Western higher education.
This is a role for someone who leads with integrity, builds with intention, and sees education not just as a system — but as a transformative journey.
Key Responsibilities
Ø Provide visionary academic leadership that upholds Edubridge’s standards of excellence.
Ø Oversee teaching, learning, and assessment with a commitment to quality and student success.
Ø Mentor and develop academic staff, cultivating a culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability.
Ø Ensure alignment with UK/Western higher education expectations and international foundation pathways.
Ø Strengthen relationships with partner institutions, moderators, and external academic bodies.
Ø Guide curriculum delivery, programme development, and academic timetabling.
Ø Uphold rigorous quality assurance processes and continuous improvement practices.
Ø Support students through effective academic policies, monitoring, and interventions.
Qualifications & Experience
Ø Academic qualification at post-graduate or equivalent level or relevant professional qualifications.
Ø Relevant teaching experience, a minimum of five years teaching experience.
Ø Education management experience, a minimum of five years education management experience.
Ø An understanding of UK/Western higher education and the needs and requirements of international students.
Ø Direct experience of higher education in an international context.
Ø An understanding and experience of International Foundation Qualifications.
Ø Experience of academic assessment and standards and of quality assurance procedures.
Ø Specific experience of education in Zambia.
Ø Experience of the development of academic qualifications.
Ø An understanding and appreciation of private sector education.
Ø Experience of living and working in Zambia
Essential Skills
Ø Deep cross‑cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Ø Strong leadership with the ability to inspire, coach, and elevate academic teams.
Ø Commitment to teamwork and effective stewardship of resources.
Ø Proven excellence in teaching.
Ø Exceptional communication and presentation skills; fluent in English, articulate and numerate.
Ø Ability to engage confidently with internal academics and external partners (e.g., NCUK moderators).
Ø Capacity to review assessments beyond one’s own discipline.
Ø Competence in ICT for academic and administrative functions.
Ø Strong planning, organisation, and initiative within policy and curriculum frameworks.
Ø Ability to contribute to policy development and academic strategy.
Ø Financial competence in managing academic budgets or resources.
Ø High attention to detail, fairness, and academic integrity.
Ø Ability to priorities, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure — even with limited resources.
Ø Willingness to travel within and internationally.
Style
Ø Outward looking and student sympathetic.
Ø A mentor to staff.
Ø Flexible with the ability to solve problems, to put in the time necessary to do the job, to take decisions and to accept responsibility.
Ø A willingness to learn, to improve personal teaching and management effectiveness and, where appropriate, an ability to adapt.
Ø Credible in the international academic community.
Ø Practical with high integrity, honesty and ethical standards.
Ø Enthusiastic and committed with stamina and a positive attitude.
What We Offer
At Edubridge, you join more than a team — you join a mission.
We offer:
A purpose‑driven environment where your leadership shapes student futures.
A collaborative culture grounded in excellence, integrity, and global vision.
Opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact.
Competitive compensation aligned with experience.
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