Head of Project-Based Learning

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
  
Leadership 

• Contribute to Study Group’s strategic vision and growth through development of the Program  
• Communicate our vision to drive forward continuous improvement in the Program PBL modules and Masterclass series to achieve the aspirational targets for student outcomes. 
• Contribute to planning and development including human resources; academic development; learning, teaching, and assessment; and academic quality assurance and enhancement, in the Program PBL modules and Masterclass series. 
• Participate in Program meetings and events as required 
• Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats and identify appropriate actions to solve problems and enhance delivery within the Program, PBL modules and Masterclass series. 

 
Academic management 

• Line Manage Program PBL tutors 
• Provide effective and efficient academic management and co-ordination of Program PBL staff resources. 
• Ensure the recruitment of staff is planned, timely and compliant. 
• Ensure that the Program PBL team meet all minimum expectations/compliance in their duties and provide feedback on their performance. 

 
Quality assurance and enhancement 

• Take responsibility for academic standards, the quality of learning opportunities, the accuracy and completeness of published information in the Program PBL modules and Masterclass series
• Oversee the effective operation of the Program PBL modules and Masterclass series
• Oversee PBL modules’ student tracking and data analytics and ensure quality of feedback to students. 
• Contribute to analysing data and feedback from the Program PBL modules and Masterclass series. 
• Contribute to reports, analysis and evaluation for all internal and external scrutiny processes as directed by the Program Director 
• Gather and report feedback from Program PBL tutors for action 

  
Operationally 

• Contribute to delivering the Program PBL modules and Masterclass series effectively and efficiently, including teaching up to 10 hours per week. 
• 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. 

 
 Relationship Management 

• Build relationships within the organisation and beyond. 
• Develop close and effective working relations with the Program team and Program partners 

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 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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