Head of Osteopathic Skills

7 months ago

Maidstone, United Kingdom BCNO Group Full time

We are looking to recruit a Head of Osteopathic Skills to take responsibility for the academic health and development of the department in Kent while fostering excellence in teaching and learning.

The Head of Osteopathic Skills will ensure that the courses and modules they are responsible for are delivered efficiently and effectively and with parity across both campuses and that students maximise their educational experience.

The successful role holder will be someone who has an ability to actively promote osteopathy, can motivate students and lecturers to achieve their full potential in the academic setting.

The Head of Osteopathic Skills will strive to embed the BCNO’s strategic vision for education and have the leadership skills to influence and inspire faculty to fulfil that vision.

This role is a fixed term contract running to 31 August 2026 as we are in a period of teach-out in Kent with undergraduate teaching ceasing in August 2027. The salary is £13,800 for 10.5 hours per week which equates to an FTE of £46,000 per annum.

**Please read the job description and experience requirements.**

**Key responsibilities**:
The Head of Department will work with the Programme Lead and Principal in:

- Developing, implementing and monitoring teaching, learning and assessment strategies (including Technology Enhanced Learning TEL)
- Managing the academic standards, procedures and resourcing the elements of the programme in the department, as described in the new curriculum.
- Ensuring that the elements of the programme and other departmental modules are delivered to the highest of standards in line with the validated documentation and regulatory requirements.
- Providing support in the development, review and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Assisting in the department quality cycle which includes:

- Conducting quality monitoring, evaluation and review activity
- Devising and implementing action plans arising out of annual review cycles and any other related activity
- Responding to student feedback relating to the department
- Responding to external examiner input relating to the department
- Participating in the programme annual monitoring and review cycles
- Promote and develop academic excellence in teaching and learning and assessment in the department.
- Provide copies of all assignment briefs, examination papers and marking schemes for each module being taught, for review by the External Examiner for their comments within the prescribed timeframe.
- Line manage faculty within the department’s courses (including appraisals), identify training needs and areas for improvement. Develop faculty to reach highest potential.
- Participate in the induction and training of new teaching faculty
- Take an active role in assessments - examining, moderating, observing and marking.
- Act as a point of contact for students with educational issues relating to the course/module and support the students in managing these issues.
- Act as a channel of communication between students and the Programme Lead and/or Principal.
- Report issues of concern to the Programme Lead/Registry department/Student Welfare Officer e.g. student progression, fitness to practise, fitness to study, discipline etc.
- Participate in relevant meetings. Heads of Department will meet as a team twice a term or as necessary. Heads of Department will meet regularly with student representatives.
- Assist in the management of student complaints where appropriate.
- Support faculty and staff with continuing professional development in line with the BCNO’s strategic plans.
- Develop the use of technology where appropriate
- Provide information to the timetabling coordinator to assist with the timetabling of the department’s courses.

**Committee attendance**:
The Head of Osteopathic Skills will be a member of the following committees:

- Academic Board
- Programme Committee RQ
- Progression and Awards Board (internal and external)

**Education, Experience & Knowledge**
- Registered osteopath or registered in another allied healthcare profession (essential)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience of working within higher education (essential)
- Experience of course development in higher education (essential)
- Experience of line management in higher education (desirable)
- Good working knowledge of MS Office suite (essential)

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 27 months

**Salary**: £13,800.00 per year

Expected hours: 10.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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