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Study Group Head of English 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 motivated individual to join our team as Head of English. This role involves planning and managing the delivery of a range of modules for a particular subject area, providing support and guidance to a team of English tutors delivering the Academic English Skills modules, Pre-Sessional courses, IELTS, and booster Sessions, as well as line managing several Academic Tutors.
This is an on-site teaching position, and all tutors are required to teach in person
ABOUT THE ROLE
Manage a team of English Tutors to contribute to ensuring the best possible student outcomes and student experience.
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.
Facilitate, encourage and support direct reports to participate in regular personal development activity, including development activities in the ISC.
Plan and undertake regular personal development as agreed with line manager.
Plan and oversee the delivery of teaching and assessments ensuring EAP/ English for Academic Purposes Tutors teaching the programmes, courses and sessions are fully informed of the curriculum content, teaching schedules, assessment modes and deadlines; and ensuring the best possible student outcomes and student experience.
Ensure all students receive effective assessment feedback.
Mark assessments and record and report on teaching and assessment activity, including ensuring data is submitted accurately and within deadlines.
Liaise with the Progression, Welfare and Support team to support students in achieving their progression aim.
Plan, lead and participate in standardisation, moderation and verification meetings.
Implement agreed actions from the Centre Action Plan relevant to the AES module and English courses, and ensure that Academic Tutors contribute to implementation of agreed actions.
Ensure high levels of automatic progression are achieved for students.
ABOUT YOU
Master’s degree
Relevant Teaching qualification (DELTA, TEFL, MA Linguistics).
Experience of teaching international students in UK higher or further education
Experience of planning and running complex education courses in subject area
Experience of teaching in subject area
Line management experience in a teaching and learning environment (desired)
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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