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Study Group Head of Business in Manama, Bahrain
Contract type: Full Time – Fixed Term 12-month contract
Location: Manama, Bahrain (on-site position)
Study Group is a global leader in providing a transformational learning experience for international students and helping them on their way to academic success and rewarding careers. Above all, providing a fantastic learning experience to our students is at the heart of what we do, so if you are passionate, dedicated, and interested in a truly fulfilling position, then you’ve come to the right place.
As the sole pathway provider for the Bahrain campus of one of our university partners, from September 2024 we will be teaching and supporting students of undergraduate foundation programmes.
Study Group is looking for a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our team as Head of Business. This role involves leading a team of subject leads and tutors, ensuring that all courses are delivered to agreed standards, follow the agreed curriculum, and utilising agreed assessment modes, resulting in the best possible outcomes for students and the best possible student experience.
This is an on-site teaching position, and all tutors are required to teach in person
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Lead and motivate a team of Tutors/ subject lead to contribute to ensuring the best possible student outcomes and student experience at present in the areas of Business.
Provide effective performance management of direct reports, including: setting personal objectives and KPIs; regularly reviewing performance of direct reports; and conducting formal performance reviews according to company policy and procedures driving continuous improvement to the people experience and development of the team.
Participate actively in the Centre Management Team, taking a solution-focused approach to challenges, taking responsibility as a manager and being a key driver of enhancement activity within the centre.
Plan and oversee the design and delivery of all courses in the subject area, ensuring the best possible student outcomes and student experience.
Allocate teaching resources in subject area according to scheduling guidelines, ensuring that teaching and learning activities are planned and resources allocated according to set deadlines; and are planned and delivered within agreed budgets and meet operational margins balancing the need for Centre efficiency against teaching requirements.
Lead the design and implementation of appropriate, fair and secure assessment activities aligned to the centre assessment strategy on all courses within remit, and ensure all students receive effective assessment feedback.
Ensure high levels of teaching and learning in subject areas, working with colleagues to monitor and observe teaching and learning activity, and supporting Tutors with continuous improvement of teaching and learning practices.
Prepare new courses in subject area for approval and existing courses for re-approval.
Drive enhancement by proposing course changes to the relevant committees or groups.
Ensure that new courses are designed to meet existing programme academic requirements.
Lead on developing and maintaining effective relationships with key academic contacts for subject area, ensuring a full understanding of relevant curriculum content, assessment modes, education strategy and quality policies and procedures.
ABOUT YOU
A Bachelor’s degree
A Master’s or higher degree in an appropriate discipline (desirable)
Teaching qualification (desirable)
Leadership and management training (desirable)
Experience of partnership working in the education sector
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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