Interim Head of STEM

Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term till 31/03/2027

The post-holder will also take responsibility for Foundation, IY1 and PMP matters within the programme area.

The successful candidate will have recent successful academic line management experience in a relevant subject discipline and have proven ability to engage with a HEI in collaborative developments.

This role is required to be on a full-time basis with a physical presence in the centre as the Head of STEM, among other responsibilities, supports newest and more junior colleagues to ensure high standards of academic delivery, tracks variable tutors work across different days, teaches when required (when there is a sickness cover as well as vacancy gaps), engages with the university around new pathway opportunities, attends impromptu events (agent and parent visits) and supports them by giving a lasting impression of how we operate academically and pastorally.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Communicate our vision to drive forward continuous improvement and enable the Centre 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, as part of the Centre Leadership Team (CLT).
• Attend and actively contribute to relevant University partnership Boards and Committees, work with university colleagues through approved liaison points and report regularly on these through the deliberative and management structures.
• Provide effective and efficient academic management and co-ordination of staff resources across the academic and progression support teams in the ISC, working closely with the other Heads of Subject and the Senior Management Team.
• Taking 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 the centre.
• Contribute to delivering the curriculum effectively and efficiently. To teach up to 10 hours across modules within pathway.
• Work closely with the other Heads of Subject and academic staff to ensure that appropriate, current and relevant subject, academic skills and language development are integrated and embedded in the programme.
• Support a cost conscious working environment, at the same time as delivering a quality service and experience to students.
• Contribute to ensuring that the Centre is compliant in relation to Safeguarding responsibilities and staff across the Centre are aware of their obligations/requirements.
• Accountable for ensuring that the Centre is compliant with UKVI regulations in terms of register completions and student attendance. 

ABOUT YOU

• A bachelor’s degree and a post graduate qualification.
• Experience of providing leadership in a complex multi-disciplinary environment, with evidence of success.
• Experience of providing feedback to another person about their performance, which achieved a positive improvement.
• Experience of HR duties, such as delivering training and taking part in the recruitment process.
• Ability to delegate activities set deadlines and take responsibility for overseeing their successful completion to meet challenging deadlines.
• Experience of successfully leading on internal communication, which includes disseminating complex messages or changes to operations.
• Experience of working with international students and an understanding of welfare, well-being and cultural issues which may arise.
• Experience of data management and interpretation, and quality assurance.
• Experience of working across, up and down an organisation as well as with external partners and both national and international stakeholders.

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