Head of Business - Digital Online Team

At Study Group Digital Learning (SGDL) we deliver our own portfolio of Digital Academic Programmes at International Foundation and Pre-Masters levels. We also support the work of the broader Study Group network by delivering Digital English Programmes and digital student experience products. Our final area of focus is contributing to new digital products and learning enhancement initiatives.

ABOUT THE ROLE  

• Communicate SGDL’s vision and implement actions to ensure continuous improvement which enables SGDL students to continue to achieve outstanding outcomes.
• Communicate SGDL’s vision for the development of programmes to meet the overall strategic aims of Study Group Digital Learning and showcase the relevant programmes as an effective, attractive, and high-quality Higher Education pathway option. This will help maximise opportunities for student recruitment.
• Contribute to planning and development including human resources; academic development; learning, teaching and assessment; and academic quality assurance and enhancement.
• Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and identify appropriate actions to solve problems and enhance SGDL delivery.
• Provide effective and efficient academic management and co-ordination of staff resources working closely with the relevant SGDL team members.
• Take responsibility for academic standards, the quality of learning opportunities, the accuracy and completeness of published information, ensuring that they are managed appropriately and in accordance with the policies and procedures of SGDL.
• Contribute to the Annual Monitoring Reports (AMRs) and progress against actions in the Centre Action Plan (CAP).
• Contribute to analysing data and feedback from a wide variety of sources to monitor progress towards progression targets, planning and implementing remedial actions where necessary.
• Produce tracking data, reports, analysis and evaluation for relevant stakeholders.
• Support the development of an innovative and quality assured digital pedagogy.
• Contribute to delivering the curriculum effectively and efficiently.
• Teach classes if required for sickness cover, or if there are vacancy gaps, or for tutor development support. The hours may vary depending on operational needs but there will not be weekly teaching commitments.
• Work closely with the other SGDL team members and network staff to ensure that appropriate, current and relevant subject, academic skills, digital skills, and language development are integrated and embedded.
• Support the development of the SGDL virtual learning environment (VLE) and other relevant digital apps and resources.
• Support a cost-conscious working environment in SGDL, at the same time as delivering a quality service and experience to students.
• Contribute to ensuring that SGDL is compliant in relation to Safeguarding responsibilities and staff across SGDL are aware of their obligations/requirements.
• Manage and address day-to-day issues that arise ensuring that solutions are sought and problems resolved effectively and efficiently.

ABOUT YOU  

• A bachelor’s degree and a post graduate qualification. Either one or both qualifications should be in a business subject. (Essential)
• A teaching qualification (Essential)
• Leadership and management experience in a teaching and learning environment (Essential)
• Experience of leading a team to achieve high levels of student academic performance and outcomes against agreed targets (Essential)
• Experience of teaching business to international students in the UK
• Higher or Further Education (Desirable)
• Experience of online only delivery (Essential)
• Experience of using virtual learning platforms and digital applications for programme delivery (Essential)
• Experience of planning and running complex education courses
• Experience of leading teacher training or CPD initiatives
• Experience of partnership working in the education sector

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