Curriculum Lead in Maths

 

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent  

Location: Stockton-on-Tees, Durham International Study Centre

Salary: £42,335.99 per annum 

The Curriculum Leader will provide leadership for the academic team and contribute to the delivery of excellent student outcomes; quality assurance and enhancement and curriculum innovation which embeds strong collaborative working with both the University and the network.   

The Curriculum Leader will lead on key elements of the organisation of the academic team in order to support the delivery of excellent student outcomes. They will work with the Head of Subject to assure quality of provision and also to enhance the curriculum through the development of innovative practice.  

Reporting to the Head of Subject, 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 University. In addition to supporting the effective line management of teaching staff from an academic perspective, you will also have accountability for student outcomes across defined groups of modules.  

The successful candidate will have a teaching commitment of up to 15 hours per week 

ABOUT THE ROLE 
 

• Support with maintaining academic oversight of the delivery, including timetabling, assessment, and monitoring of a cognate group of modules within the subject area 
• Deputise for the Head of Subject as and when required  
• Provide support to tutors, including providing feedback on their performance and help with arranging staff cover 
• Support the Head of Subject with the appointment of staff to the subject area   
• Participate in regular meetings with teaching and support staff and represent the Centre at appropriate events and meetings within the Centre, the partner university and externally.  
• Under the guidance of the Head of Subject, work closely with Module Coordinators and University departments to maintain the currency and fitness for purpose of modules to meet the needs of students progressing to their respective university degree programmes, and to maximise progression. 
• Support the Head of Subject to track and monitor student engagement and student outcomes throughout the year, using knowledge of appropriate and effective intervention strategies to implement support where necessary. 
• Assure consistency of delivery and standards across the subject provision, liaise with other departments to share good practice and benefit from the dissemination of developments elsewhere in the network at subject level. 
• Contribute to annual review, academic development and appropriate diversification of the provision (including revision of modules and the development of new modules) in a given set of modules. 
• Produce reports, analysis and evaluation for internal and external scrutiny processes as directed by the Head of Subject.  

ABOUT YOU
 

• A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline, a Master’s or higher degree is desirable.  
• A recognised Teaching Qualification (desirable) 
• Teaching experience within post-16 education, a UK pathway Centre or higher education  
• 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 within a Virtual Learning Environment. 
• Knowledge of the needs of international students and experience of working with international students. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate issues to a wide audience.

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

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Application closing date: 26th August 2024