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Associate Dean - Learning & Teaching - TLG College 54877

The Language Gallery

Company Description

The Language Gallery (TLG) is a contemporary institution, serving a diverse student population. TLG offer flexible higher education through blended learning, to support a widening participation audience, enhance accessibility, and deliver innovative, student-centered teaching both in-person and online. Evolving from our origins as a language pathway provider, TLG UK now plays a key role in supporting student progression into higher education through tailored CertHE and DipHE qualifications in Business Management, empowering learners to advance in their careers or pursue further academic study.

Our academic team consists of modern, progressive, professionals who have what it takes to motivate students from a variety of backgrounds, to inspire belief in students who are striving for professional and personal recognition and to scaffold students to succeed.

Position

Role Summary

The Associate Dean of Learning and Teaching will oversee, coordinate and drive the delivery of excellent Learning and Teaching across The Language Gallery, ensuring academic staff deliver a high-quality academic experience to students and that the College meets the expectations of its regulators and awarding bodies for the quality of its learning, teaching and assessment across the College.

Key Responsibilities

  • To lead the development of blended provision including pedagogy and programme development.
  • To provide leadership for teaching, assessment and academic staff for curriculum development in collaboration with the Dean and Course Directors.
  • Ongoing upskilling of existing academic staff to assure student’s high-quality academic experience.
  • To support the development of the College’s education mission and academic strategies through the implementation and enhancement of excellent teaching, learning and assessment.
  • To lead the effective monitoring, evaluation and observation of academic staff across the College to inform development.
  • To ensure the effective implementation of new educational technologies and techniques across programmes.
  • To keep abreast of academic, subject and industry developments in learning, teaching and assessment and able to implement these across the College.
  • To collaborate with the Dean and Course Directors on the appropriate processes for the recruitment and onboarding and development of academic staff
  • To strategically and operationally enhance student experience from pre-enrolment through to alumni.
  • To facilitate a network for academic staff, supporting enhancements to pedagogy and the curriculum, and facilitating pedagogical scholarship and research.
  • To support the implementation of TLG’s strategic plans, such as OfS Registration, the awarding of TDAP, and other regulatory requirements.
  • To support institutional growth and the development of academic programmes and courses.
  • To chair and/or be a member of appropriate committees and project to ensure effective learning, teaching and assessment.
  • Develop an Advance HE development programme to support academic staff in achieving their fellowship status.
  • To support the engagement and retention of students to ensure progression and attainment on the degree course.

Requirements

Qualifications/Education

Essential

  • A higher degree in a relevant subject area or in higher education teaching.
  • Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy or higher (or equivalent professional recognition).
  • A teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent)

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Working knowledge of the OfS’s conditions of registration for Quality, reliable standards and positive outcomes for students.
  • Strongly self-motivated, bringing credibility, resilience and commitment
  • High level communication skills, with the ability to advise and support other members of academic staff effectively.
  • Ability to work positively with stakeholders to achieve outcomes and deliver change through people.
  • A positive attitude and approach and the ability to work at pace.
  • An understanding of working in an institution which supports widening participation students.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of leading improvements to teaching and assessment through teams of academic staff.
  • Experience in the evaluation and enhancement of higher education teaching.
  • Staff development and teaching enhancement management experience
  • Experience in fostering strong collaborative working relationships with academic colleagues
  • UK teaching and higher education experience

Other information

Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. We do not offer visa sponsorship.

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the TLG. Just click on the apply button above. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV to express your interest in the role.

We acknowledge receipt of your resume for a position at TLG and sincerely appreciate your interest in our company. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success.

TLG is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Location: Birmingham, London, Nottingham
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 11th August 2025
Closes: 11th September 2025
Job Ref: 54877
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