Head of Learning and Teaching

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Recruitment Hunters Full time

Recruitment Hunters are recruiting for a Head of Learning & Teaching to working for a creative International Higher Education client in Central London. This role will lead the implementation of the learning and teaching strategy, a hands on role that will involve observing and improving the Universities teaching strategy.

To lead the development of academic strategy and the enhancement of learning and teaching across the School, implementing initiatives that promote innovation and support the development of good practice emerging from pedagogical research and scholarship. Chair the Learning Teaching and Assessment Committee, overseeing progress against the School's learning and teaching strategy. Develop and manage resources, policies and processes to support the continuous professional development of the academic team and staff in roles supporting learning and teaching. Identify opportunities to enhance student engagement, including opportunities to develop new approaches to learning, teaching and assessment in partnership with students. Initiate and lead activities which disseminate good practice, both internally and externally. Ensure that the schools approaches to learning, teaching and assessment support an equitable and inclusive educational experience for all students.

Main Responsibilities: Head of Learning and Teaching

Key purpose of the role

  • Pedagogy- Drawing upon current research and scholarship, create a culture of innovative, inclusive and effective pedagogy. Work with academics, professional staff and students to identify, understand and establish priorities for learning and teaching that secure enhanced currency, student experience and graduate employability. Lead initiatives for the development, dissemination and recognition of good practice in learning and teaching.

  • Learning & Development- Establish expectations for continuous professional development and implement a range of opportunities for pedagogical development, professional engagement and scholarship that align with the Professional Standards Framework and other sector reference points. Oversee the increasing professionalisation of the School's faculty. Oversee the School's peer observation scheme, support academics to gain professional recognition and work with Programme Leaders to identify training priorities. Ensure that those who teach or support learning are enabled to realise the potential of relevant educational technologies within their teaching practice.

  • Strategic Vision- As Chair of the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Committee, lead the development and implementation of the School's Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy, ensuring its alignment with the School's overall strategy. Adopt strategic approaches to enhancing learning and teaching that are evidence-based, promote student engagement and draw upon current research and scholarship. Lead key strategic projects associated with learning and teaching, such as preparation for and submission to the Teaching Excellence Framework. Regularly report to Academic Board and other relevant committees on the School's progress against the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy. Play a key role in the School's application for Degree Awarding Powers and the subsequent development of the Universities own degree awards.
  • Research & Scholarship - Actively contribute to the development of national and international subject communities and the wider sector through scholarly activities such as participation in conferences, exhibitions, the development of research, professional projects and publications. Demonstrate a commitment to own professional development, keeping abreast of relevant developments in the Higher Education sector and ensuring that professional currency is maintained at all times. Work with the Head of Research to progress pedagogical research activities and identify opportunities for knowledge exchange and public engagement.

  • Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Chair the School's EDI Working Group, working with students, staff, faculty and other stakeholders to develop inclusive teaching and assessment practices and to ensure that all students are supported to access equitable learning experiences. Lead initiatives to diversify the curriculum and support the School to continuously evaluate its policies and practices through an EDI lens.

  • People Leadership & Management - Manage own resources, professional and skills development; plan and organise projects, initiatives and development opportunities in collaboration with colleagues and external organisations; actively participate in selection processes and advise on the development of academic and professional learning support roles.

    Areas- Pedagogy, Learning and Development, Strategic Vision, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Research and Scholarship.

Education & Competencies:

  • Educated at a postgraduate degree level;
  • Experience in the Creative Higher Education sector;
  • Recognised teaching qualification or SFHEA;
  • Demonstrable experience in a similar role - Learning & Teaching Senior Management
  • Experience in academic staff development in a UK HE setting;
  • Knowledge of UK HE learning, teaching, assessment and employability practices;
  • Experience in academic mentoring and leadership;
  • Experience in planning, monitoring and outcomes management;
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement;
  • Experience of pedagogical research dissemination events/ publication;

The Head of Learning and Teaching position is a Permanent position, London, Hybrid. Salary 70,000+benefits, including medical health insurance.

If this position sounds like you, then please forward your CV to Steve at Recruitment Hunters

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