Head of Foundation Delivery - Birmingham, United Kingdom - University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
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Birmingham International Academy

Location:
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £45,585 to £54,395 with potential progression once in post to £61,198

Grade: 8

Full Time, Permanent

Closing date: 24th August 2023


Our offer to you
People are at the heart of what we are and do.


The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university.

We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success.


We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential.

With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide-range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University.


We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate.

We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.


Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements.

We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working.

In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme.

We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries.


The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site.

On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens.

Find out more about the benefits of working for the University of Birmingham


Background


Birmingham International Academy (BIA) delivers International Foundation Pathways, Presessional English and Insessional Academic English programmes for international students studying at the University of Birmingham.

Foundation Year programmes are delivered at both the Edgbaston and Dubai Campuses.


BIA sits administratively within Academic Services but has a primary reporting line via the Dean to the Pro-Vice Chancellor International and plays a key role in the University's international ambitions.

The Academy's teaching is research-informed, and staff are encouraged to take part in relevant conferences and CPD training sessions.


Role Summary


A key priority of the role is developing and sustaining a cohesive and cooperative team environment across both campuses through: (a) expert advice to staff and students regarding International Foundation programming, (b) clear communications to staff and students and (c) providing guidance on programme management/coordination tasks and methods.


You will contribute to a range of education-related activities, including academic integrity, admissions tutoring and coordination of personal tutoring services.

You will be expected to demonstrate staff citizenship, developing and maintaining mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with all staff and students, and ensuring the way you carry out your role impacts positively on how others carry out theirs.

Management and administration responsibilities include programme/student performance monitoring, progression and reporting.


Main Duties

  • Daytoday academic management of Foundation Programme delivery across the BIA (working with College Pathway Leads across disciplines to achieve consistency and efficiency of teaching);
  • Liaise with College Pathway Leads and BIA teaching fellows (Edgbaston and Dubai) on new module development opportunities. Support curriculum development and/or renewal. Where appropriate, leading and managing the Foundation team to implement new and/or revised curriculum. Preparing related reports/recommendations to the Dean BIA and the BIA Board;
  • Act as academic liaison with the university's recruitment partner to ensure critical processes are followed. Oversee the preparation of academic progress reports for key stakeholders.
  • Develop/coordinate/sustain an effective system of Personal Academic Tutoring in the Foundation Programme space;
  • Maintain uptodate records of modules offered (or in development) and relevant international entrance requirements/progression requiremen
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