Head of English

3 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Study Group Full time

**Contract type**: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), Permanent

**Location**: Leeds, Leeds International Study Centre

**Salary**:£43429.88 per annum

**ABOUT THE ROLE**
- Lead and motivate a team of Academic Tutors to contribute to ensuring the best possible student outcomes and student experience on English and Academic Skills courses and modules.
- Provide effective performance management of direct reports, including: setting personal objectives and KPIs; regularly reviewing performance; and conducting formal performance reviews according to company policy and procedures.
- Recruit new academic staff for English and Academic Skills courses and modules as required and according to Study Group policies and procedures.
- Ensure that all academic staff teaching English and Academic Skills have appropriate background checks, and references and are suitably qualified to teach sessions and courses for which they are scheduled.
- Facilitate, encourage and support staff to participate in regular personal development activity.
- Lead the centre’s work to promote academic integrity, including the avoidance of plagiarism and academic impropriety.
- Work with the Academic Administration team to ensure lessons are appropriately covered when Academic Tutors are absent.
- Oversee the recording and reporting of teaching and assessment activity, including ensuring data is submitted accurately and within deadlines.
- Liaise with External Examiners for English, and Academic Skills, providing information to External Examiners as required.
- Analyse, respond to and plan and implement actions as a result of External Examiner feedback and recommendations.
- Preparation of new courses and modules in English, and Academic Skills for approval, and existing courses for re-approval.
- Proposing course changes to the relevant Study Group or University committee or group.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with key academic contacts at the University for English, and Academic Skills, ensuring a full understanding of relevant University curriculum content, assessment modes and quality policies and procedures.
- Ensure effective interaction between University staff and academic staff for English and Academic English Skills to facilitate the best possible transition for students.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Bachelor’s degree
- Relevant Teaching qualification (e.g. DELTA, TEFL, MA Linguistics)
- Leadership experience in a teaching and learning environment
- Experience of leading a team or projects to achieve high levels of student academic performance and outcomes against agreed targets.
- Experience of teaching English to international students in UK Higher or Further Education
- Experience of planning and running complex education courses in the English and Academic Skills area.
- Experience of leading the provision of academic skills within a HE environments
- Experience of partnership working in the education sector
- Experience of supporting international students with careers and employability advice is desirable.

**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 (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.

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