Head of School

Contract type: Full Time (37.5 hours) – Permanent

Location: Stratford, University of Huddersfield, London Campus 

Study Group will deliver a selection of post graduate and undergraduate courses for the University of Huddersfield (UoH) at a campus in London. Several pathway programmes designed to progress to these courses will also be offered. The campus is designed to attract a diverse international student body looking for the high quality teaching of UoH with strong employability options in London.

The Head of School will provide academic and operational leadership to the teams responsible for delivery at the UoH London campus; ensure the quality of delivery is conducted in accordance with the procedures set out in the UoH Handbook of Quality Assurance processes for taught courses; drive enhancements to ensure that student outcomes and experience are exceptional; be responsible for the compliance of all associated legislation and regulations, oversee scholarly activity and research, and liaise with the UoH in respect of all operational, academic management and development  matters.  

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Provide powerful and inspirational leadership across the campus, working collaboratively with the management team, UoH and central Study Group teams
• Articulate and implement the vision to drive forward continuous improvement and enable the campus to achieve the aspirational targets for student outcomes and contractual targets for student progression
• Work closely with the University, Business Development and Student Recruitment teams to implement a strategic approach to the partnership, including developing new joint courses and progression routes of pathway programmes to that maximise recruitment opportunities.
• Attend and actively contribute to relevant university partnership Boards and committees and work with university colleagues through approved liaison points and report regularly on these through the centre deliberative and management structures
• Maintain high academic standing and lead by example building on publication record and professional engagement.
• Ensure that staff feedback mechanisms are effectively used to motivate all staff to contribute to ensuring the best possible student outcomes and student experience.
• Ensure all persons employed are suitably qualified, trained, honest and experienced and carry out their duties in a professional manner in line with applicable laws and regulations.
• Recruit academic staff with the appropriate qualifications and experience to comply with accreditation conditions and ensure they have appropriate workload allocation and access to staff development and research opportunities.
• Lead the planning, management and delivery of all the academic programmes and courses to ensure they are conducted in accordance to validation and lead to the best possible student outcomes and student experience.
• Provide leadership to ensure that the campus seeks opportunities to introduce new courses and products as appropriate to the strategic Partnership Development Plan.
• Construct and ensure the delivery of the Campus Partnership Development Plan.
• Create effective internal partnerships with key stakeholders from Study Group’s Central Operations Teams; including Education & Student Experience, HR, Finance, IT, Estates, Data Team, Sales and Marketing, and Quality Assurance & Engagement.
• Effectively deal with serious incidents and crises, taking the lead where appropriate and following escalation protocols.
• Address any day-to-day issues that arise (including the student or staff disciplinary process  suspension, chair hearings or deliver outcomes), working with colleagues across the campus, the University, Study Group and externally  in order to identify solutions and resolve problems effectively and efficiently
• Be accountable the key performance indicators in academic areas to demonstrate its effectiveness in achieving the centre’s business objectives and manage performance
• Support the internal retention of students, effectively utilising the network links and partnerships to create opportunities for all students.
• Ensure the quality of delivery of franchised courses is conducted in accordance with the procedures set out in the UoH Handbook of Quality Assurance processes for taught courses
• Ensure the design and delivery of all Study Group courses are conducted with reference to and according to Study Group’s, UoH’s and relevant external agencies’ quality frameworks, policies, procedures and codes of practice.
• Establish the course committee and Student Panel and run and chair these as agreed with the UoH, ensuring minutes are taken and copies provided to UoH as required.
• Analyse data and feedback from a wide variety of sources to monitor progress towards progression targets, planning and implementing remedial actions where necessary, supporting the relevant centre teams to achieve this.
• Lead on the Annual Evaluation Process, preparing the Annual Evaluation Reports for submission to the UoH and Study Group and ensuring records are kept to participate effectively in any QAA reviews.
• Lead on preparing any new courses for approval and existing courses for re-approval.
• Lead on proposing course changes to the relevant Study Group or UOH committees.

ABOUT YOU

• Doctorate qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Fellowship of AdvanceHE or to be achieved within 12 months of appointment
• Professional standing
• Leadership and management training
• Track record of successful academic leadership and management and ideally experience in an international environment
• Experience of teaching in UK higher education
• Experience of leading innovation and facilitating change
• Experience of teaching international students
• Experience of planning and running complex education courses and programmes
• Experience of partnership working or partnership management in the education sector
• Evidence of output of high-quality research publications.

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.
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