Head of Program Learning Technology (academic)

Contract Type: Full time, fixed term contract - (January 2025-August 2025)

Location: Brighton (remote)

Salary: Up to £45000 per annum

Given the short timelines to recruit , we encourage candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

Study Group Digital Learning are proud to be delivering an innovative online program for ambitious high-school students in the Middle East. 

The program is a part-time, digital course which is designed to provide students in their final years of high school with a comprehensive grounding in the subject knowledge, study skills and insights they need to make a successful undergraduate university application. The program will be delivered through timetabled synchronous lectures, seminars and tutorials as well as through the provision of engaging asynchronous activities.

Our commitment to student success will ensure every learner receives an effective and quality assured digital learning experience that supports them in successfully taking the next steps in their educational journey.

Key Responsibilities
  
Quality assurance and enhancement 

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the selected Program digital learning tools and platforms to ensure quality online learning, teaching, and assessment
• Ensure best practice in all digital tool and platform usage including ensuring to Study Group best practice e,g VLE Framework policy
• Oversee the effective technical operation of the Program modules to achieve Program key performance indicators
• Contribute to Program reports, analysis, evaluation and  implement any required enhancements. 
• Gather and report feedback from Program team or learners for action 
• Collaborate with the Program leadership team to develop innovative learning methods and resources which have meaningful impact on student engagement and performance.

Training and Coaching and Teaching

• Create and deliver induction training for Program team and learners for optimal digital learning tool usage
• Identify Program team and learner training needs throughout delivery.
• Deliver training and coaching as needed to Program team and students.
• Ensure all training is implemented with maximum impact and evidence this through participant feedback
• Observe and provide feedback to Program staff to enable them to move to be more effective digital practitioners.
• Work with relevant managers to ensure tutors meet all minimum expectations/compliance in their duties and provide feedback on their performance.
• Contribute to delivering the modules or tutorials effectively and efficiently, including teaching up to 15 hours per week or delivering an equivalent time in coaching, training or intervention sessions.

• Work closely with the Program team to ensure that students at risk are being provided with appropriate support and, where required, timely intervention.
• Contribute to the delivery and assessment of provision.
• Support a cost-conscious working environment, at the same time as delivering a quality service and experience to students you are responsible for.
• Contribute to ensuring that the Centres are compliant in relation to Safeguarding responsibilities and that staff in the Program are aware of their obligations and requirements.

• Be a lead contact for Program Third Party digital solution providers
• Build relationships within the organisation and beyond.
• Develop close and effective working relations with the Program team and Program partners

• To keep abreast of, seek out new ideas, and disseminate best practice related to learning, teaching and assessment which including in digital learning tools

• Undergraduate and or postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification.
• Teaching qualification
• CMALT (Certified Membership of the Association for Learning Technology) or similar learning technology recognition (Desirable)
• Teaching experience within Secondary, further or higher education
• Experience leading and delivering modules through project-based learning or a similar teaching method
• Experience of organizing and facilitating
• Some experience of providing leadership with evidence of success.
• Experience of providing feedback to another person about their performance, which achieved a positive improvement.
• Ability to delegate activities, set deadlines and take responsibility for overseeing their successful completion to meet challenging deadlines.
• Experience of working with international students with a knowledge of their needs.
• Experience of data management and interpretation, and quality assurance.
• Experience of leading, advising or supporting others to develop curricula.
• Experience of working online including delivering online lessons with different digital learning tools and platforms.

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 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. 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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