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Study Group Head of STEM 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 individual to join our team as Head of STEM. This role involves leading a team of tutors, ensuring that all courses are delivered to agreed standards, follow the agreed curriculum, and utilize agreed assessment modes, resulting in the best possible outcomes and 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 to contribute to ensuring the best possible student outcomes and student experience in the areas of Science, Computing, Engineering and Mathematics.
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.
Facilitate, encourage and support staff to ensure participation in continuous professional development activity, as well as providing regular informal feedback on their performance.
Participate actively in the Centre Management Team, taking a solution-focused approach to challenges, and as a manager being a key driver of enhancement activity within the centre.
Pro-actively seek out feedback from colleagues and actively engage with this in order to improve performance and grow as an academic leader.
Strive to maintain a high standard of professionalism at all times, including in challenging situations showing the emotional resilience to work and manage under pressure.
Pro-actively build effective working relationships with colleagues both in Centre and in the wider network.
Prioritise and organise independently, effectively & efficiently managing own time and workload.
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.
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.
Oversee the recording and reporting of teaching and assessment activity, including ensuring data is submitted accurately and within deadlines.
Ensure that the design and delivery of all courses in subject area are conducted with reference to and according to Study Group’s and relevant external agencies’ quality frameworks, policies, procedures and codes of practice.
Plan, oversee and monitor the implementation of actions from the Centre Action Plan relevant to subject area.
ABOUT YOU
Master’s or higher degree in an appropriate discipline (essential)
Teaching Experience (essential)
Leadership and management experience in a teaching and learning environment
Experience of leading a team to achieve high levels of student academic performance and outcomes against agreed targets
Experience of teaching international students in UK higher or further education
Experience of planning and running complex education courses in subject area
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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