Deputy Head - Remote, United Kingdom - Kaplan International

Kaplan International

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Remote, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Deputy Head - Computing- Kaplan Open Learning (KOL)

Location:
Remote, home-based role which will require occasional travel to a UK location.

Reports to:
Head of Department

Employment Type:
Full Time hrs/week

Salary:
£35-40k

Are you an enthusiastic team player with excellent co-ordination and communication skills? Do you have a sharp attention to detail to provide managerial support for academic programmes? Would you like to join a team delivering innovative online academic programmes?

About us

University of Essex Online is a partnership between University of Essex and Kaplan Open Learning, which provides high-quality distance-learning degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level across Business, Law, Health, Education, Psychology and Criminology.

Our innovative and unique online pedagogy uses the latest digital learning technologies to provide a stimulating, effective learning experience for students.

About you

We currently deliver 4 Postgraduate programmes, MSc Computer Science, MSc Cyber Security, MSc Data Science and MSc Artificial Intelligence, all with PGDip and PGCert routes.

We have plans to further develop our portfolio of courses, which includes collaborations with other departments at the University of Essex Online.

This makes it a very exciting time to join our rapidly expanding organisation.

Key Responsibilities

You will own and be accountable for the development and delivery of degree programmes, working directly with the Head of Department to provide the leadership of the department to meet given KPIs.

Lead and manage the sourcing and creation of learning tools, information documents and best practice guides relevant to the department and the University as a whole
Put forward potential new Associate Tutor appointments and work with the Head of Department to oversee a peer review process.
Lead Programme Managers and Programme Coordinators in the planning and delivery of events and processes from orientation/induction to graduation
Based on the feedback from students and tutors, create learnings to enhance the student experience
Working with the Head of Department, ensure content for all programmes within the department is relevant and reflects current academic theory and practise and take overall responsibility for approving proposals for course variations.
Ensuring that all activities are carried out to the highest standards, and to put in place the necessary evaluation and monitoring procedures to deliver both compliance and enhancement
Manage the development of proposals for course variations, as well as reviewing all new/refreshed curriculum content and materials.
Attend various University panels and committees
Deputise for the Head of Department, particularly a member of key Committee and Board meetings, including the Exam Boards.
Develop the annual monitoring documentation for the department, including the Annual Review of Courses and Periodic Review documents.
Champion positive change and keep continuous improvement always front of mind
Undertake any other reasonable duties that may be allocated from time to time commensurate with the post.

Opportunities for Teaching and Research
Teaching and research are not primary aspects of this role. However, there is the opportunity to undertake scholarly activity and research.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential:

A PhD or Master's degree in an appropriate or closely related discipline, or relevant professional experience
A recognised teaching qualification.
Significant teaching experience in a HE environment
Course design and programme leadership experience in a HE environment
Strong stakeholder management skills
Ability to initiate and manage change, a proactive, focused approach with a cando attitude
Experience of working in a team and managing a team, with an understanding of the need to be flexible and adaptable, and the ability to respond swiftly to opportunities in partnership with colleagues to achieve common goals
Excellent organisational skills, methodical approach and attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent IT skills
Excellent communication skills, being able to convey information with needs careful explanation or interpretation in the most appropriate format for the intended audience
Willingness to take on additional projects as and when required.

Desirable

Experience of online teaching and/or delivery.
Contributory Pension Scheme
25 days holiday per annum
Life assurance and income protection schemes
Employee Assistance Programme
Live Well and Be Well Benefits
The opportunity to join a division of a successful multinational education company.

Application method

Application deadline: 28th January 2023
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Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK._**
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