Head of Business, Law, and Humanities

Quality Assurance and Enhancement

• Provide academic leadership to the Business, Law and Humanities team, taking overall responsibility for academic standards, the quality of learning opportunities, and the accuracy and completeness of published information, ensuring that these are managed appropriately and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Centre, the Provider and the University, as relevant
• Support the effective operation of various committee meetings as may be appropriate, and support the implementation of a Student Outcomes Plan
• Oversee and respond to External Examiner(s) with regards to student outcomes and the effective assessment processes within the Centre; as well as assist Centre management staff in providing timely reports and responses to the Study Group Central Quality team.
• Contribute to and monitor progress against the actions in the Centre Action Plan and report on these to the Centre Director and various governance committees, as required from time to time.
• Ensure that the Centre’s Quality Assurance framework is implemented across the Business, Law and Humanities team and contribute to the development and submission of the Centre’s Annual Monitoring Report.
• Analyse data and feedback from a wide variety of sources in the area of Business, Law and Humanities delivery to monitor progress towards progression targets, planning and implementing remedial actions where necessary.
• Contribute to the delivery of annual module evaluation, reporting progress and areas for improvement directly to the relevant Board.
• Support the periodic re-approval process including the development of Business, Law and Humanities programmes in conjunction with the Study Group Quality Office and partners in Cardiff University.
• Collaborate with the Director of Campus Operations to effectively respond to feedback from the University department Link Tutors, using performance data to analyse areas for improvement to support students with their transition to HE study
• Any other duties as required from time to time by the Director of Campus Operations.

Operational Leadership and Management

• As part of the Centre management team, contribute towards effective day to day management of the ISC including inducting staff, implementing health and safety policies, arranging cover for absent staff, organising events such as student induction, open days/celebration evenings, and responding to the views, needs and requests of students, Cardiff University, staff, parents, and sponsors; attending meetings as appropriate, and inform strategic planning and resource allocation
• Collaborate to ensure timetables and assessments are scheduled efficiently, effectively and to deadlines, working with Student Experience Senior Coordinators and the Director of Campus Operations
• Work closely with Subject Leaders (where applicable) and the Director of Campus Operations to ensure that appropriate, current and relevant subject, academic skills and language developments are integrated and embedded in programmes, aligned with and affirming partnership articulation aspirations
• Work with the centre e-champion to ensure the effective development of the Centre’s VLE, pre-arrival materials, and any online learning opportunities, where applicable
• Monitor progression tracking activities and student outcomes planning within the Centre, reporting to the Director of Campus Operations and Centre committees, as appropriate
• Monitor agreed Key Performance Indicators in Business, Law and Humanities areas to demonstrate effectiveness in achieving the Centre’s objectives and manage performance, where required
• Contribute effectively to the Centre’s Safeguarding responsibilities, and Safer Recruitment actions, and make certain that all Business, Law and Humanities teaching staff across the Centre are aware of their obligations/requirements
• Manage and address day-to-day issues that arise, ensuring that solutions are sought and problems resolved effectively and efficiently

Student Monitoring

• Share accountability for ensuring that the Centre is compliant with UKVI regulations in terms of student attendance reporting via the Student Information System (SIS)
• Ensure attendance checks are in place in your area, and are regularly reviewed, such as weekly registers and via staff, to ensure students are attending, completing work set, preparing and attending all tests, mid-term assessments and module exams, recording all issues and taking action with problems, maintaining student records and results to include reports for academic committees

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree and Post-graduate qualification in a relevant subject (essential)
• Post-doctoral qualification in a relevant subject (desired)
• Leadership and management training
• Leadership and management experience in a teaching and learning environment
• Experience of leading a team to achieve high levels of student academic performance and outcomes against agreed targets
• Experience of delivering a Business, Law or Humanities subject to international students in UK Higher or Further Education
• Experience of planning and running complex education courses in Business, Law and Humanities.
• Experience of leading the provision of academic skills within HE environments
• Experience of partnership working in the education sector

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. We are a trusted international educator to students and more than 50 university partners globally. We deliver high-quality international education solutions that drive success for our partners and students. We are able to 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.

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We adopt a rolling recruitment process meaning that we review applications as they are submitted. To avoid disappointment, please ensure that you apply ASAP.