ABOUT CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS (CSVPA)
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA) is one of the UK’s leading providers of Art & Design, Drama and Music pathway and higher education programmes. Since 1985, CSVPA has been a specialist arts foundation school, and over time has grown its portfolio to include undergraduate degrees and a master’s preparation programme. Our unique and personalised approach to creative learning has given students the opportunity to develop their skills, build their confidence and progress onto some of the most prestigious Art & Design schools, music conservatoires and world-renowned drama schools.
CSVPA is part of CATS Global Schools, a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.
The group brings together 16 institutions that provide students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. Our dedicated team of pioneering, persevering people, including teachers and welfare specialists, work together to create a positive environment so that every student achieves their full potential.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Academic Quality and Enhancement Administrator provides vital procedural support for monitoring and maintaining educational quality and standards. You will coordinate programme reviews, manage documentation for annual monitoring, service academic committees, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. This role ensures smooth curriculum operations and an elevated student experience.
Core Responsibilities include:
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Quality Assurance: Tracking programme approvals, minor course modifications, and annual monitoring documentation. Managing and organising external examiner processes and reports.
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Committee Servicing: Coordinating academic committee meetings. This includes drafting agendas, producing high-quality minutes, and tracking action items.
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Enhancement & Data: Supporting curriculum design and continuous quality improvement projects. Collating student feedback, surveys, and evaluation data to help departments enhance teaching delivery.
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Compliance: Maintaining strict version control of institutional policies, academic regulations, and programme handbooks. Assisting with submissions for regulatory bodies and professional accreditors.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Strong organisational abilities with excellent attention to detail for managing large sets of academic data.
- Proficiency in utilising student management systems (such as SITS or EBS).
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to liaise effectively with academics, students, and external stakeholders.
- A Bachelors degree or equivalent in a relevant subject supported with substantial experience in higher education administration.
BENEFITS
Cycle to work Scheme
Tech Scheme
Car Scheme
Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
Free eye tests
Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
Employee Assistance Programme
Group income protection
GP24: GP Access for all
Health Cash Plan
Death in Service
Long service awards
Employee referral scheme
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)
CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.
Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.
We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.
SAFEGUARDING
CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.
