Academic Support Officer - AD Education Leamington Spa

AD Education UK is a growing network of leading creative education institutes in the UK. The group’s institutions are united around strong values and sharing a vision for creativity and innovation within creative media education. With over 40 years of pioneering and sector-leading experience, our graduates can be found throughout the music, film, games and wider creative media sectors, winning prestigious awards and employed within the highest echelons of their respective creative fields. Our market-leading portfolio of schools includes The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) and SAE Institute UK. 

Academic Support Officer
📍 Location: Leamington Spa
📄 Contract Type: Part-Time 0.5FTE
💰 Salary: Up to £24,857 pro rata (depending on experience)
📅 Closing Date: Wednesday, 27th May 2026

About Us

SAE Institute was founded in 1976 and is a globally operating higher education provider focused on creating a talent pipeline for the creative media industries. Our network of campuses spans over 28 countries on six continents with more than 40 campuses. SAE Institute in Europe is Part of the AD Education group of companies, delivering industry-focused creative education to more than 30,000 students. SAE offers industry-focused Creative Media Degrees across eight subject areas – Audio, Content Creation & Online Marketing, Film, Game Art Animation, Games Programming, Music Business, Visual Effects, and Web Development.  

ICMP (The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance) is a leading UK music school with campuses in London and in 2025 opening in Liverpool and Leeds. For over 35 years, ICMP has been at the forefront of contemporary music education, offering personalised, industry-focused training to help students thrive in the competitive music industry. ICMP delivers innovative undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including specialisations in Electronic Music Production, Live Event Management, and Music Marketing. 

About the Role

The Academic Support Officer plays a key, visible part in ensuring a quality student experience and academic support on the SAE campuses. The role is an ADEUK wide position, but will be delivered primarily on a single SAE or joint SAE/ICMP campus. The role is a campus lead for providing additional student learning and academic support throughout their academic journey, from induction through to graduation, paying close attention to their transition into, through and out of study at ICMP/SAE, to ensure successful progression, retention, qualification completion and engagement. They are responsible for ensuring students are encouraged to be independent, successful learners and become future-ready by providing advice and guidance that builds resilience, whilst balancing the demands of study, lifestyle and other commitments. Meeting with students individually or in groups through appointments, drop-in sessions and workshops, underpinning the delivery of student support plans, and working closely with faculty to determine appropriate strategies which ensure improved student learning and outcomes.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact in students' lives, working alongside a passionate team in a supportive environment.

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Note: ADE is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. ADE is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Employee Assistance Programme

Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme with Royal London Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Adoption Pay

Enhanced Paternity Pay

Occupational Sick Pay

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (Legal & General)

Group Income Protection (Legal & General)

Life Assurance (Legal & General)

Season Ticket Loans 

Ride to Work Scheme

Staff Discounts – Short Courses 2025-2026

50% off ICMP courses