Head of School

Contract type: Full Time (37.5 hours) – Permanent

Location: University of Huddersfield - London 

Salary: up to £90,000 per annum

Study Group will deliver a selection of franchised post-graduate and under-graduate courses for the University of Huddersfield (UoH) at a campus in London. Several pathway programmes designed to progress to these courses will also be offered. The campus is designed to attract a diverse international student body looking for the high quality teaching of UoH with strong employability options in London.

The Head of School will provide academic and operational leadership to the teams responsible for delivery at the UoH London campus; ensure the quality of delivery is conducted in accordance with the procedures set out in the UoH Handbook of Quality Assurance processes for taught courses; drive enhancements to ensure that student outcomes and experience are exceptional; be responsible for the compliance of all associated legislation and regulations, oversee scholarly activity and research,  and liaise with the UoH in respect of all operational, academic management and development  matters.  

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Provide powerful and inspirational leadership across the campus, working collaboratively with the management team, UoH and central Study Group teams
• Articulate and implement the vision to drive forward continuous improvement and enable the campus to achieve the aspirational targets for student outcomes and contractual targets for student progression
• Work closely with the University, Business Development and Student Recruitment teams to implement a strategic approach to the partnership, including developing new joint courses and progression routes of pathway programmes to that maximise recruitment opportunities.
• Contribute to strategic planning of human resources; academic development , enhancement and student support
• Contribute to meetings, forums or projects within the Study Group network.
• Attend and actively contribute to relevant university partnership Boards and committees and work with university colleagues through approved liaison points and report regularly on these through the centre deliberative and management structures
• Identify and report on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and identify appropriate actions to solve issues to enhance delivery.
• Actively lead the Campus Senior Leadership Team and mentor colleagues
• Maintain high academic standing and lead by example building on publication record and professional engagement.
• Ensure that staff feedback mechanisms are effectively used to motivate all staff to contribute to ensuring the best possible student outcomes and student experience.
• Ensure all persons employed are suitably qualified, trained, honest and experienced and carry out their duties in a professional manner in line with applicable laws and regulations.
• Oversee the allocation of teaching resources, ensuring that teaching and learning activities are planned and delivered within an agreed budget and meet operational margins and agreed workload allocations .
• Recruit academic staff with the appropriate qualifications and experience to comply with accreditation conditions and ensure they have appropriate workload allocation and access to staff development and research opportunities.
• Provide effective performance management of direct reports, including: setting personal objectives and KPIs; regularly reviewing performance of direct reports; and conducting formal performance reviews according to Study Group policy and procedures.
• Facilitate, encourage and support all staff to participate in regular continuous professional development activity.
• Lead the planning, management and delivery of all the academic programmes and courses to ensure they are conducted in accordance to validation and lead to the best possible student outcomes and student experience.
• Provide leadership to ensure that the campus seeks opportunities to introduce new courses and products as appropriate to the strategic Partnership Development Plan.
• Construct and ensure the delivery of the Campus Partnership Development Plan.
• Create effective internal partnerships with key stakeholders from Study Group’s Central Operations Teams; including Education & Student Experience, HR, Finance, IT, Estates, Data Team, Sales and Marketing, and Quality Assurance & Engagement.
• Effectively deal with serious incidents and crises, taking the lead where appropriate and following escalation protocols.
• Address any day-to-day issues that arise (including the student or staff disciplinary process  suspension, chair hearings or deliver outcomes), working with colleagues across the campus, the University, Study Group and externally  in order to identify solutions and resolve problems effectively and efficiently
• Be accountable the key performance indicators in academic areas to demonstrate its effectiveness in achieving the centre’s business objectives and manage performance
• Support the internal retention of students, effectively utilising the network links and partnerships to create opportunities for all students.

ABOUT YOU

• Doctorate qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Fellowship of AdvanceHE or to be achieved within 12 months of appointment
• Leadership and management training.
• Track record of successful academic leadership and management and ideally experience in an international environment
• Experience of teaching in UK higher education
• Experience of leading innovation and facilitating change
• Experience of teaching international students
• Experience of planning and running complex education courses and programmes
• Experience of partnership working or partnership management in the education sector
• Evidence of output of high quality research publications

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.