Head of Curriculum

Contract type: Full Time (37.5 hours) - Permanent

Location: Leeds, Leeds International Study Centre

Salary: up to £47,500 per annum

Closing date for applications is  07/04/2025

The Head of Curriculum and Progression will provide the leadership and vision to support the delivery of excellent student success in a centre which is growing, transitioning to becoming a multi-campus operation and launching new curricula for its two university partners.
You will be responsible for leading and supporting a team of academic staff and have responsibility for learning, teaching and assessment at the new City Campus. Reporting to the Deputy Centre Director (Curriculum), you will work closely with the Assistant Directors Curriculum and Student Experience, and other colleagues within and outside the ISC. You will be accountable for the delivery of student outcomes 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 Universities and Study Group as a whole.
The successful applicant will support the Deputy Centre Director Curriculum and join the Centre  management team.
 
ABOUT THE ROLE

• Contribute to strategic planning, policy development and operational activities in areas including human resources; academic development; learning, teaching and assessment; and academic quality assurance and enhancement as part of the Centre management team.
• Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and identify appropriate actions to solve problems and enhance delivery.
• Provide inspirational leadership across the Centre.
• Line Manage the academic heads and subject leads where appropriate.
• Provide effective and efficient academic leadership, management and co-ordination of staff resources across the academic teams in the Centre, working closely with the Centre Director  and the management team.
• Ensure the recruitment of academic staff is planned, timely and compliant.
• Participate in regular meetings with teaching and support staff and represent the Centre at appropriate events and meetings within the Centre, University, the Study Group network and externally.
• Attend and actively contribute to relevant internal and external meetings.
• Lead on the enhancement of teaching and learning across the centres.
• Collaborate with SLT to contribute to curriculum planning.
• Analyse data and feedback from a wide variety of sources to monitor progress towards progression targets, planning and implementing remedial actions where necessary.
• Lead on the delivery of annual module evaluations and programme reviews  reporting progress and areas for improvement directly to the relevant board.
• Produce reports, analysis and evaluation for all internal and external scrutiny processes of annual and periodic review as directed by the Centre Director.
• Work with HEI partners to arrange effective academic transition activities.
• Undertake any other duties as required from time to time by the Deputy Centre Director Curriculum and the Centre Director.
• As part of the Centre management team, contribute towards effective day to day management of the ISC campuses including inducting staff, implementing health and safety policies, arranging cover for direct reports, responding to the views, needs and requests of students, HEIs, staff, parents, and sponsors; attending meetings as appropriate, and inform strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Work closely with Heads of Department and AES Curriculum Leaders (where applicable) and the Regional Head of English to ensure that appropriate, current and relevant subject, academic skills and language developments are integrated and embedded in programmes, aligned with and affirming partnership articulation aspirations.
• Work with the centre’s CMT to ensure the development and maintenance of the Centre’s VLE, pre-arrival materials, and any online learning opportunities, where applicable.
• Monitor progression tracking activities and student outcomes planning within the Centre, reporting to the Deputy Centre Director Curriculum and centre committees, as appropriate.
• Monitor agreed Key Performance Indicators in academic areas to demonstrate effectiveness in achieving the Centre’s objectives and manage performance, where required.
• Support the SLT through Safer Recruitment actions, and making certain that all academic staff across the Centre are aware of their obligations/requirements in relation to safeguarding.
• Support the SLT ensuring that the centre is compliant with UKVI regulations in terms of students attendance reporting.
• Manage and address day-to-day issues that arise, ensuring that solutions are sought and problems resolved effectively and efficiently. 
• Build and oversee relationships within the organisation and beyond (offices, agents, and sponsors).
• Contribute to effective working relations with key stakeholders.  

ABOUT YOU

• A Bachelor’s degree(E)  and a postgraduate qualification (Master’s or above) (D)
• Teaching qualification or HEA Fellowship (E)
• Further management or leadership qualifications or a willingness to undertake such (E)
• Experience in providing leadership in a complex multi-disciplinary environment, with recent evidence of significant success in bringing individuals together and forming a strong team ethos (E)
• Ability to delegate activities set deadlines and take responsibility for overseeing their successful completion to meet challenging targets (E)
• Experience in planning and delivering change or continuous improvement in teaching & learning which achieved a positive impact on student outcomes (E)
• Experience working with international students and an understanding and knowledge of welfare, well-being and cultural issues which may arise (D)
• Experience in data management and interpretation, and quality assurance (E)
• Experience of HR duties, such as delivering training and taking part in the recruitment process (D)
• Experience in successfully leading on internal communications, which includes disseminating complex messages or changes to operations (D)

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

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.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other factor. We believe that the best person for the job should be selected based on skills and experience alone. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely. Please see our Privacy Policy.
We adopt a rolling recruitment process meaning that we review applications as they are submitted. To avoid disappointment, please ensure that you apply ASAP.