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Subject Support Lead - Languages


Company : AQA


Location : Manchester, England


Created : 2025-04-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Subject Support Lead - Languages Permanent Locations: Manchester, Milton Keynes, London or Guildford South: 48,418 - 55,571 North: 46,500 - 53,370 Smart Hybrid Working Closing date is 11:59pm on the 11:59pm on the 23rd April 2025 Are you passionate about Languages, specifically French, German & Spanish? Would you like to work in a role where you will be supporting customers, retaining and growing market share in Languages? In addition to your Languages expertise, leadership will be a key part of this role. You will be leading the Languages Subject Support Team. This is a truly great time to join AQA, the leading provider of accessible qualifications and support services for teachers and students in the UK The role will require extensive national travel to represent AQA, meet with customers and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders What's in it for me? A 35-hour working week with 25 days annual leave, rising with service, with bank holidays and extra closure days around Christmas on top An excellent contributory pension which could see up to 18.5% combined contribution Private Medical Insurance and a Health Care Cash Reward Plan A new Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme Up to 5 days for volunteering Newly refurbished offices with a variety of individual and collaborative workspaces What will I be doing? Responsible for planning, monitoring and delivering Customer and Product priorities within the Languages subject Responsible for managing and monitoring performance of a small team Use relevant systems, reports and dashboards to plan and record delivery for your subject to meet delivery targets Engage with and influence subject level stakeholders such as subject associations and learned societies to build advocacy and support and to provide both stakeholder and customer insight to inform current and future developments Lead and support projects or workstreams within Customer and Product which are of a commensurate level to your role, maximising development opportunities Engage with key stakeholders to support effective planning and delivery of priorities e.g., Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Customer Training and Events and Customer & Product Planning Manager. Ensure your work supports continuous improvement in process and delivery, to drive customer experience and satisfaction levels Be a brand advocate for AQA with customers and associates. What will I need to succeed? Expertise in at least one of French, German or Spanish to degree level. An excellent understanding of the languages educational landscape and current pedagogy People leadership skills Previous or current teaching experience or ability to demonstrate credibility with teachers Excellent communication, presentation and training skills in line with AQA brand and tone of voice Stakeholder management and collaborative working Influencing and brand advocacy The ability to interpret data to inform decision making, monitor delivery and impact to customers Modelling of organisational leadership habits and values and behaviours An understanding of AQA's assessment products, processes and practices relevant to your subject(s) How do I apply? Read the full job description below, then upload your most recent CV with a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience match what we are looking for. Interviews will be over 2 stages, one on Teams and one face to face. AQA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. #PRO22 TPBN1_UKTJ