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About Kaplan  \n2. The role and responsibilities of the SQE1 Academic Head  \n3. Remuneration  \n4. Timeline, Application Process and How to apply  \n5. Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring  \n6. Organisation Chart  \nFor a confidential conversation please contact Sarah Thewlis, Managing Director of Thewlis Graham Associates on 0207 850 4781 or email [applications@thewlisgraham.com](applications@thewlisgraham.com).  \n1. About Kaplan  \nWho we are & what we stand for.  \nWe design and deliver world-leading professional assessments. The Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS) provides the sole route for lawyers qualified in another jurisdiction to qualify as solicitors of England and Wales. Kaplan has run the QLTS on behalf of the solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) since its inception in 2011.  \nIn 2018, we were appointed as the independent assessment organisation for the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) which has now received Legal Services Board approval and was introduced in 2021. This will become the sole route to qualifying as a Solicitor of England and Wales and be taken by upwards of 13,000 candidates per year. QLTS will continue to run until 2022.  \nWe are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world’s largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.  \nAs an employer, we work hard to make sure this a great place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or other belief, marital status, pregnancy, or parenthood. If you require any adjustments, or additional support within the recruitment process, please contact us directly and we’ll do our best to help.  \nTo view our candidate privacy notice click here.  \nHow you’ll help us succeed  \nThis is a challenging, influential, and varied role. Working closely with the SQE Academic Director and the academic team, it offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the academic team responsible for establishing, operating, improving, and growing a major new licensing examination. The role will enable you to develop deep expertise and become highly conversant in the methodology of high stakes assessments leading to licensure.  \nYou’ll help us to deliver high-quality assessments by leading a team of SQE Subject Heads in developing questions, managing the question bank, and creating the SQE1 assessments. You will liaise with key stakeholders in preparing for delivery of the assessments and take forward development of the assessments in order to improve accuracy, reliability, and accessibility.  \nYou will join an existing academic team comprising the Academic Director, Academic Head SQE2 and Subject Heads SQE1 and 2 in various disciplines to contribute to the content, quality, and delivery of the SQE assessments.  \n2. 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