The opportunity Are you an experienced academic support professional or educator ready to lead a team and shape student success at one of the UK''s top creative universities? University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking an Academic Support Manager to join the UAL School of Pre-Degree Studies based at Lime Grove. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership and hands-on teaching within a vibrant and diverse educational environment. In this dual role, you will lead the Academic Support Team for the course and collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to help shape academic support provision for the 2025/26 academic year and beyond. You will also contribute as an Academic Support Lecturer, delivering high-quality academic support tailored to the needs of individual students and groups across a range of creative disciplines. Your teaching will focus on developing students'' academic literacies, critical and reflective practices, and essential study skills, equipping them to transition into and thrive within UK further and higher education. A key part of your role will involve working collaboratively with course and programme teams, providing strategic input into course development, and ensuring academic support is effectively integrated and inclusive. The role is approximately a 60/40 split between management and lecturing. About You This position suits someone with substantial experience in higher or further education, particularly with a strong track record