Head of Academic English Skills - Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom - Study Group

Study Group

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Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Contract type:
Full-time (37.5 hours), permanent

Location:
Durham University International Study Centre, Stockton-on-Tees

Salary:
£43, £46,618.16 per annum (DOE)

The Head of Academic English Skills provides leadership for the academic team and contributes to the delivery of excellent student outcomes; quality assurance and enhancement and curriculum innovation which embeds strong collaborative working with both the University and the network.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Communicate and drive the vision for continuous improvement and achieving student outcome targets.
Foster academic partnership with the host university and develop effective teaching and learning provisions.
Develop programme pathways aligned with the centre's strategic aims for UK Higher Education.
Contribute to planning and development across various areas within the Academic Management Team.
Coordinate academic staff resources efficiently across academic and progression support teams.
Ensure timely and compliant recruitment of academic staff.
Provide oversight and feedback on Academic English Skills team performance.
Participate in meetings, events, and represent the Centre internally and externally.
Ensure academic standards and learning opportunities meet quality expectations.
Oversee Academic English Skills and programme review processes.
Ensure compliance with quality frameworks, policies, and procedures.
Analyse data and feedback to monitor progress and implement necessary actions.
Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to deliver effective timetables and assessments.
Provide support and intervention for atrisk students.
Build relationships within the organisation, with university partners, offices, agents, and sponsors.

ABOUT YOU

A bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline is essential, a Master's or higher degree is desirable.
Relevant Teaching qualification (DELTA, TEFL, MA Linguistics etc.) (Essential)
Experience in providing leadership in a complex multidisciplinary environment, with evidence of success (Essential)
Experience teaching English to international students in UK Higher or Further Education (Essential)
Experience working across, up and down an organisation as well as with external partners and both national and international stakeholders (Essential)
Significant teaching experience within post16 education, a UK pathway Centre or higher education (Essential)

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 safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes.

For successful applicants the following checks will be conducted

Criminal Background Check (countryspecific), 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.

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