Head of Teaching and Learning Centre

The Aga Khan Academies; Gouvieux; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prestigious educational institution in Gouvieux seeks a dynamic teaching and learning specialist to lead its Teaching and Learning Centre. This role involves strategic leadership, developing educational pathways, and managing performance to enhance the student experience. Applicants should possess a doctoral degree and formal teaching qualification, along with substantial teaching experience in higher education. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence the educational vision of the institution, promoting high standards of teaching and learning across the community.

Qualifications

• Proven record of high student achievement in Higher Education.
• Strong knowledge of learning theories and curriculum development.
• Experience with digital teaching methodologies.

Responsabilités

• Lead the Teaching and Learning Centre at the Institute.
• Develop strategic objectives aligning with academic goals.
• Manage staff performance and development.

Connaissances

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills

Proficient with e-learning authoring tools

Attention to detail

Formation

Doctoral Degree in Islamic Studies, Education, or Humanities

Formal teaching qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE, NFT)

Outils

Moodle

Blackboard

Articulate Storyline

Description du poste

The position

The Institute of Ismaili Studies is seeking a dynamic teaching and learning specialist to lead the Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) within the Department of Education (DoE). Reporting to the Co-Head of DoE, and working collaboratively across Institute teams, the Head of TLC will play a strategic role in advancing the Institute’s Teaching and Learning Strategy and contributing to its broader institutional goals. The postholder will work with faculty, staff, and students across career stages to develop and implement a range of educational and professional development pathways informed by the scholarship of teaching and learning.

This role leads a strategically important area, acting as the Institute’s lead in a specialist area. It includes significant leadership responsibilities of staff and resources, sharing expertise internally and externally, and shaping strategy and policy through high-level analysis and complex investigations. In addition, the role typically includes the following management responsibilities :

• Develops and implements strategic objectives for their area, aligning with institutional priorities and ensuring their function contributes effectively to academic and strategic goals.
• Overall management responsibility for staff within their area including setting objectives, managing performance and supporting staff development and wellbeing.
• Oversee and manage budgets and expenditure as appropriate.
• Supports equality, diversity and inclusion objectives, embedding inclusive practices within their team and area.
• Represents their area and fosters collaboration internally

Areas of emphasis include teaching, learning, and assessment in Higher Education; curriculum development; inclusive and equity-minded pedagogies; educational technologies; and quality assurance aligned with UK sector requirements (e.g. Prevent, Safeguarding). Professional Development programmes for the Ismaili community.

The successful candidate will lead strategic improvements, ensuring outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment practices are implemented and maintained Institute-wide. This includes fostering innovation in digital learning, assessment, and creative pedagogies, while cultivating an inspiring learning environment that prioritises student experience, professional growth, and responsiveness to quality assurance and UK Higher Education standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant doctoral degree and a formal teaching qualification, with experience teaching in a Higher or Continuing Education (tertiary) environment and a proven record of promoting high student achievement.

A Senior or Principal Fellowship of AdvanceHE (or equivalent) is desirable. The candidate will bring strong leadership and communication skills, expertise in digital teaching methodologies, and a data-informed approach to quality assurance. As a motivational leader, they will inspire both staff and students, work autonomously, and consistently model a learner-centred approach.

The requirements

Educational qualifications :

Essential Criteria :

• Doctoral Degree in Islamic Studies, Education, Higher Education, Social Sciences, or Humanities
• Formal teaching qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE, NFT).
• Senior or Principal Fellow Advance HE (or equivalent)

Desirable Criteria :

• Evidence of regular CPD engagement
• Postgraduate qualification in teaching and learning

Knowledge and experience :

Essential Criteria :

• Substantial teaching experience in a Higher Education (or tertiary) with a proven record of high student achievement and outstanding teaching practice
• Understanding of UK HE sector standards, including quality assurance, and current digital approaches to teaching and learning.
• Strong knowledge of learning theories, pedagogy, and educational research and demonstrable experience in curriculum development and faculty development.

Desirable Criteria :

• Strong understanding of adult learning theories and best practices in online education and instructional design, and experience with accessibility standards and designing inclusive learning experiences

Skills and abilities

Essential Criteria :

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to lead teams, share best practice, and work collaboratively and independently under pressure
• Proficient with e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, etc.) and VLE platforms (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas).
• Attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects, solve problems independently, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Desirable Criteria :

• Knowledge of IIS academic programmes and experience of leading multiple projects with multiple and diverse stakeholders internationally

Personal qualities

• A change agent with a growth mindset and commitment to educational excellence
• Ability to motivate and inspire and ability to motivate and inspire diverse teams, including students, colleagues, and volunteers
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to and a strong understanding of equity and inclusion in multicultural environments

This is a unique opportunity to lead transformational initiatives in teaching and learning and to help shape the educational vision of a globally respected academic institution.

To apply, please visit our careers page and submit your CV and covering letter before the closing date of 8 December 2025.

Please see the full job description on applicant criteria.

Sector Social Development