STEM Subject Leader

Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen International Study Centre

Contract Type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week), Permanent

Salary: up to £42,335.99 per annum (DOE)

Join our team as Subject Lead at International Study Centre Aberdeen! Guide and plan efforts to ensure positive student outcomes, meeting OES requirements and Quality Code standards. Drive innovative curriculum development through University collaboration. Oversee Undergrad Foundation, Intl. Year 2, and Pre-Masters Programs. Teach up to 15hrs/wk in STEM, preferably Chemistry & Research skills. Lead your academic team to meet progression rate obligations, collaborating with senior staff and the University. Ideal candidates bring academic leadership, management experience, and HE collaboration success. Reporting to the Head of Curriculum and Progression, this role offers opportunity to shape student success!

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Communicate our vision for the development of the academic partnership with the host university, including liaising with STEM departments to ensure effective teaching and learning provisions across all STEM modules and to maximise opportunities for recruitment to the centre. 
• Contribute to planning and development including human resources; academic development; learning, teaching and assessment; and academic quality assurance and enhancement, as part of the Academic Leadership Team 
• Lead the performance management process with the STEM team, including Lesson Observations, facilitation of peer observations, setting outcomes and leading their annual performance review. 
• Provide effective and efficient academic management and coordination of staff resources across the STEM team, working closely with the Head of Curriculum and Progression. 
• Contribute towards ensuring that the recruitment of STEM staff is planned, timely and compliant. 
• Oversee the effective operation of the STEM modules and programme review processes, and work on new programme development in collaboration with the Head of Curriculum & Progression
• Contribute to ensuring that the Centre is fully compliant with Study Group s, University of Aberdeen and relevant external agencies quality frameworks, policies, procedures, and codes of practice. 
• Contribute to developing and measuring progress against actions in the Centre Action Plan (CAP). 
• Contribute to analysing data and feedback from STEM modules and work with the Head of Curriculum and Progression to monitor progress towards progression targets, planning and implementing remedial actions where necessary. 
• Contribute to reports, analysis and evaluation for all internal and external scrutiny processes as directed by the Head of the Centre and in collaboration with the Head of Curriculum and Progression. 
• Work closely with the Head of Curriculum and Progression, Student Experience Manager, and the PS office to ensure that timetables and assessment schedules are delivered effectively, staff are recruited compliantly, and Professional Services (PS) and Academic staff work together as one team. 
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the virtual learning environment (VLE), relating to STEM provision. 
• Build relationships within the organisation and beyond with offices, agents, and sponsors. 

ABOUT YOU

• A bachelor s degree and a postgraduate qualification (Essential)
• A Masters or PhD in a STEM subject is desirable. 
• Experience in providing leadership in a complex multi-disciplinary environment, with evidence of success (Essential)
• Experience in using situational leadership to lead and deliver change, with evidence of success (Essential) 

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.