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Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Head of English
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Salary: 38,000.00 per annum JOB OVERVIEW At Study Group we?re very excited about the forthcoming launch of our International Study Centre at Cardiff University. A member of the prestigious Russell Group, Cardiff University is renowned for its innovation and research and is located in a beautiful and thriving city. The Head of English will provide the leadership and vision to deliver excellent student success through the development of teaching, learning and assessment, and curriculum innovation in the field of Academic English Skills (AES); as well as maintaining quality assurance and enhancement that embeds outstanding collaborative working with both the University and the Study Group network. You will be responsible for leading and supporting a team of English tutors, ensuring that all Academic and English Skills (AES), English for Pre-Master?s (EPM) and English Language Preparation Programme (ELP) modules across all courses and programmes are delivered to a high standard; following the agreed curriculum and utilising agreed assessment modes, resulting in the best possible outcomes for students and the best possible student experience. Reporting to the Head of Centre, you will work closely with colleagues within and outside CISC and be accountable for the delivery of contractually required progression rates to the University. Critically, the successful candidate will need to carefully balance the requirements of the Centre alongside the need for compliance, consistency and collaboration with the University and Study Group as a whole. The successful applicant will support the Head of Centre in the overall management of CISC, consequently, applicants must have a proven track record of effectively and efficiently running a small to medium large sized academic department, with experience of managing different curriculum pathways, a number of direct reports and rigorous and robust quality assurance processes. Engaging and collaborating effectively with the Head of Curriculum and Progression and academic subject tutors is key to the success of the curriculum delivery, and the successful candidate should bring with them a strong desire to take a holistic approach to the student academic experience. EXPERIENCE + Bachelor?s degree (essential) + Relevant Teaching qualification (essential, eg DELTA, TEFL, MA Linguistics) + Leadership and management experience in a teaching and learning environment + Experience of leading a team 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 English and Academic Skills + Experience of leading the provision of academic skills within HE environments KEY BENEFITS + Competitive salary + 30 days holiday + Enhanced pension scheme, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, Wellbeing centre, and much more. ABOUT US We are a global pathway provider in International Education, working collaboratively with a number of Top Tier Universities. Voted as the 2017 and 2018 Global Pathway Provider of the year, our people are united with the shared ambition of providing a world-class UK education to talented students from across the globe. ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE Study Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students, and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same dedication. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers, an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and overseas criminal records if appropriate. Study Group processes your information in line with data protection regulations. Please see our Privacy Policy. We will be reviewing, and progressing with successful candidates from when an application is received. This is a rolling recruitment process so please do not hesitate to apply to avoid disappointment.