Academic Interviewer job at London Full Time NEW

Benefits

We offer the opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative and supportive environment, with a benefits package that includes generous leave and flexible weekday scheduling, tailored CPD and professional development, an inclusive and values-driven workplace, and the chance to make a real impact on students’ lives through education.

Equality, Diversity And Inclusion & Ethos

LCK Academy is unapologetically proud of our stance: Zero Self Doubt, Zero Hardship. We’re an inclusive environment built on empathy, action, and empowerment, grounded in the UK Quality Code and Equality Act 2010. We make space for diverse voices and encourage applications from those historically underrepresented in higher education.

Job Description

London’s Community Kitchen Academy (LCKA)

LCKA was established in 2022 with the mission of making high-quality education accessible to all, empowering individuals with qualifications that boost confidence and transform lives. Our ethos is rooted in eliminating self-doubt and hardship through inclusive, supportive, and purposeful education.

The Role

The Academic Interviewer is responsible for conducting interviews with prospective students as part of LCKA’s admissions and academic quality processes. The role ensures that student entry is aligned with programme requirements, institutional values, and the Office for Students’ (OfS) expectations for student outcomes. The postholder will exercise sound academic judgement, ensure fairness, and uphold inclusive practices during the admissions process.

Main Duties

Essential Criteria

• A Level 6 qualification (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• Knowledge of the UK Higher Education system, qualifications framework, and academic standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and empathetic interviewing style.
• Knowledge of English language assessment systems, particularly IELTS and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), with the ability to interpret scores and advise applicants accordingly.
• Understanding of Safeguarding, Prevent Duty, and EDI in an educational setting.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise academic judgement fairly and objectively.
• Experience handling confidential information in compliance with data protection regulations.
• Strong IT proficiency, including the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), video conferencing platforms, and online admissions or student record systems.

Preferable Criteria

• Experience in student admissions or academic interviewing within higher education.
• Familiarity with OfS Conditions of Registration, particularly Conditions B1-B5.
• Experience with mature, international, or widening participation applicants.
• Understanding of barriers to learning and support mechanisms.
• A teaching qualification or experience in working with ESOL/EAL learners.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and all employees are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and well-being of children and vulnerable adults. Carry out duties with due regard to the Academy’s commitment to students, Equal Opportunities, Information Governance, Data Protection, Health and Safety policies and procedures. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the general level of responsibility of this post.