Head of Business

studygroupuk; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds International Study Centre, provided by Study Group in collaboration with the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University, seeks a Head of Department to lead and support our academic team and ensure progression rates to Partner Universities. Reporting to the Head of Curriculum and Progression, you will drive programme quality and academic development. You will work with international students and contribute to centre leadership and strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject area.
• Masters qualification is desirable.
• PhD candidates will be welcomed.
• Experience teaching in UK higher or further education and working with international students.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the academic team to deliver contractually required progression rates to partner universities.
• Provide academic coordination and leadership for designated modules as Head of Department.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to effective management of programmes and student lifecycle.
• Oversee design, delivery and assessment of modules, manage examinations and feedback, and maintain the VLE.
• Contribute to quality assurance, annual monitoring and enhancement of standards within the centre.
• Collaborate with partner universities and Centre management to develop pathways and articulation routes.
• Ensure health, safety and wellbeing of students and staff, and uphold compliance and reporting requirements.

Skills

Teaching experience

Academic leadership

Higher education collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject

Masters qualification desirable

PhD welcomed

Job description

Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed term till03/09/2027

Location: Leeds, Leeds International Study Centre(On‑Site)

Salary: up to£42,335.99 per annum

Leeds International Study Centre and its programmes are provided by Study Group in collaboration with the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University.

You will be responsible for leading and supporting our academic team. Reporting to the Head of Curriculum and Progression, you will work closely with senior colleagues within and outside of the Centre and be accountable for the delivery of contractually required progression rates to the Partner Universities.

The post-holder will take responsibility for all programme matters within the programme area they are responsible for(Business).

The successful candidate will have recent and successful academic line management experience in a relevant subject discipline and have proven ability to engage with a HEI (Higher Education Institution) in collaborative developments.

Leadership

• Communicate our vision to drive forward continuous improvement and enable the Centre to achieve the aspirational targets for student outcomes
• Communicate our vision for the development of the academic partnership with the host universities, including appropriate articulation routes that maximise opportunities.
• Communicate our vision for the development of programme pathways to meet the overall strategic aims of the Centre as an effective, attractive, and high-quality pathway to UK HE
• Contribute to planning and development including human resources; academic development; learning, teaching, and assessment; and academic quality assurance and enhancement, as part of the Centre Management Team (CMT).
• Attend and actively contribute to relevant University partnership Boards and Committees, work with university colleagues through approved liaison points and report regularly on these through the deliberative and management structures.
• Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats and identify appropriate actions to solve problems and enhance delivery with the other Heads of Departments and the Head of Curriculum and Progression.

Academic management

• Provide academic coordination and leadership for designated module(s) in the role of Head of Department
• Participate in regular meetings with teaching and support staff contributing to the effective overall management of the programmes and the student life cycle.

Student learning experience

• Contribute to the design, delivery and development of modules offered by the centre.
• Contribute to the delivery and assessment of provision.
• Manage module examinations and other forms of formative and summative assessment, mark and provide feedback to students.
• Manage and maintain the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
• Work with the Student Experience Team and Registry and Operations Team in the delivery of induction, orientation and registration programmes.
• Liaise with the Progression, Welfare and Support team to support students in achieving their progression aim.
• Manage and engage in scholarly activity to ensure the delivery of modules is current.

Quality and standards assurance and enhancement

• Implement quality assurance procedures at module level and contribute to the annual monitoring and review of the programme to achieve high standards
• Fully use centre systems to log and monitor student attendance
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student engagement
• Complete sponsor reports and academic reports for students.
• Take up opportunities such as (for example) VLE development; Peer Observation activities.
• Undertake teaching, learning and assessment observations and associated staff development plans to assure standards within the subject area.
• Any other duties as required from time to time by the Head of Curriculum and Progressions and Directors of Campus Operations.

Health & Safety

• Promote health, safety and wellbeing of students and colleagues. Hold personal accountability to avoid action that could threaten the health or safety of you, other employees, students or members of the public.

ABOUT YOU

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject area.
• A Masters qualification is desirable
• Candidates holding a PhD will be particularly welcomed.
• Experience of teaching in UK higher or further education and preferably a teaching qualification and experience of working with international students

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. We are a trusted international educator to students and more than 50 university partners globally. We deliver high-quality international education solutions that drive success for our partners and students. We are able to 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.

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