Head of Programme / MSc in Gestalt Psychotherapy

Closing Date: 18/08/24

Email: hr@metanoia.ac.uk

We are looking for an exceptional individual to act as our Head of Programme for the MSc in Gestalt Psychotherapy. The Gestalt programme provides a thorough theoretical base to Contemporary.

The Role

Providing academic leadership and innovation in learning, teaching and programme development the Head of Programme is crucial in supporting the management and strategic planning processes of programme.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting the management and strategic planning processes of the Institute.
• Maintain oversight of the recruitment, progression, and outcomes of students.
• Will be instrumental in driving positive student outcomes and PTES and Institutional evaluation survey key performance indicators.
• Line-manage a programme team to ensure the quality of provision and student outcomes.
• Responsible for; programme recruitment and admissions criteria; representation at open events, programme marketing and documentation.
• Provide leadership for learning, teaching and assessment on the programme and lead curriculum development within this modality.
• Provide for the development of student progression, outcomes and awards.
• Provide for the quality assurance standards and enhancement on the programme.
• Provide student advice and guidance.
• Recruit and liaise with external examiners.
• Organise timetabling, room bookings and programme handbooks.
• Set, mark, and assess coursework and examinations; select appropriate assessment instruments and assessment criteria; provide constructive and comprehensive feedback to students.
• Demonstrate leadership in the area of assessment to programme team.
• Actively maintain an understanding of appropriate and outstanding practice and pedagogy in the subject area and provide advice on study skills and the use of technology in learning and teaching to students and staff.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

• A PhD (or close to completing) as well as a Master’s degree or equivalent clinical qualification in the modality.
• Registration as a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist.
• Qualification as a Supervisor.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to engage with students and staff using a variety of different methods.
• Excellent presentation skills, with the proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, colleagues and external audiences.
• Significant experience of high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Successful experience of leading and developing staff.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of innovation and creative problem-solving.

To apply, please submit a CV with Cover Letter to hr@metanoia.ac.uk.

To learn more about this position, and to view the job description please visit the Metanoia Institute website: https://www.metanoia.ac.uk/ or to arrange an informal discussion about this role, Professor Paul McDermott, Director of Education at paul.mcdermott@metanoia.ac.uk.

We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making Metanoia Institute a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. We encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds because having a diverse workforce opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society.

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