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    Head of Law and Social Science - Leeds, United Kingdom - Study Group

    Study Group
    Study Group Leeds, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    £42,330
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    Contract type: Full time (37.5 hours) – Permanent Location: Leeds, Leeds International Study Centre Salary: £ 42,330 per annum Heads of Subject will provide the leadership and vision to deliver excellent student outcomes; quality assurance and enhancement that is commended by the QAA; and curriculum innovation which embeds strong collaborative working with both the University (University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University) and the network.
    You will be responsible for leading and supporting our academic team. Reporting to the Head of Curriculum and Progression, you will work closely with senior colleagues within and outside of the Centre and be accountable for the delivery of contractually required progression rates to the University.
    The post-holder will also take responsibility for a range of existing and new programmes, for example, Foundation and IY1 within the programme area.
    The successful candidate will have recent successful line academic management experience in the relevant subject discipline and have proven ability to engage with HEI's in collaborative developments.
    ABOUT THE ROLE
    • Communicate our vision to drive forward continuous improvement and enable the Centre to achieve the aspirational targets for student outcomes
    • Communicate our vision for the development of the academic partnership with our partner universities, including appropriate articulation routes that maximise opportunities for recruitment to the Centre.
    • Communicate our vision for the development of programme pathways to meet the overall strategic aims of the Centre as an effective, attractive, and high-quality pathway to UK HE
    • Contribute to planning and development including human resources; academic development; learning, teaching and assessment; and academic quality assurance and enhancement, as part of the Centre Management Team (CMT).
    • Attend and actively contribute to relevant governance Boards and Committees and with University colleagues through approved liaison points, regularly on these through the deliberative and management structures.
    • Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and identify appropriate actions to solve problems and enhance delivery with the other Heads of Subject and the Assistant Director, Curriculum and Progression.
    • Provide effective and efficient academic management and coordination of staff resources across the academic and progression support teams in the Centre, working closely with the other Heads of Subject and the Head of Curriculum and Progression.
    • Ensure the recruitment of academic staff is planned, timely and compliant.
    • Ensure that the academic team meet key minimum expectations/compliance in their duties and provide feedback on their performance.
    • Participate in regular meetings with teaching and support staff and represent the Centre at appropriate events and meetings within the Centre, the partner university and externally.
    • Taking responsibility for academic standards, the quality of learning opportunities, the accuracy and completeness of published information, ensuring that they are managed appropriately and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Centre.
    • Oversee the effective operation of the Programme Committees and implementation of Programme Improvement and Enhancement Plans.
    • Contribute to ensuring that the Centre is fully compliant with Study Group's and relevant external agencies' quality frameworks, policies, procedures, and codes of practice.
    • Contribute to progress against actions in the Centre Action Plan (CAP); within the CAP there will be cognate actions which will form the Programme Improvement and Enhancement Plans.
    • Contribute to analysing data and feedback from a wide variety of sources to monitor progress towards progression targets, planning and implementing remedial actions where necessary.
    • Produce reports, analysis and evaluation for all internal and external scrutiny processes as directed by the Head of Curriculum and Progression.
    • Work closely with the Head of Curriculum and Progression, Student Experience and their function heads to ensure that timetables and assessment schedules are delivered effectively, staff are recruited compliantly, and Student Experience and Academic staff work together as one team.
    ABOUT YOU
    • A Bachelor's degree and a postgraduate qualification (MSc/MA) in the relevant field (Essential).
    • PhD qualification in the relevant field (Desirable)
    • Experience in providing leadership in a complex multi-disciplinary environment, with evidence of success.
    • Experience in providing feedback to another person about their performance, which achieved a positive improvement.
    • Experience in HR duties, such as delivering training and taking part in the recruitment process.
    • Ability to delegate activities set deadlines and take responsibility for overseeing their successful completion to meet challenging deadlines.
    • Experience in successfully leading internal communication, which includes disseminating complex messages or changes to operations.
    • Experience of working with international students and an understanding of welfare, well-being and cultural issues which may arise.
    • Experience in data management interpretation, and quality assurance.
    • Experience working across, up and down an organisation as well as with external partners and both national and international stakeholders.
    ABOUT US
    Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we can provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available. ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE
    Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguardingand recognisesits importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. Forsuccessful applicants the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification.
    We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other factor. We believe that the best person for the job should be selected based on skills and experience alone. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely. Please see our Privacy Policy.
    We adopt a rolling recruitment process meaning that we review applications as they are submitted. To avoid disappointment, please ensure that you apply ASAP. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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