Head of STEM

Study Group is a global leader in providing transformational learning experiences for international students, helping them achieve academic success and rewarding careers. As the sole pathway provider for the Bahrain campus of one of our university partners, Study Group will be teaching and supporting students of undergraduate foundation programmes starting in September 2024.

About the Role:

• Lead and motivate a team of Tutors in Science, Computing, Engineering, and Mathematics to ensure the best possible student outcomes and experiences.

• Provide effective performance management for direct reports, including setting personal objectives and KPIs, conducting performance reviews, and driving continuous improvement.

• Encourage and support staff participation in continuous professional development activities, providing regular informal feedback.

• Actively participate in the Centre Management Team, taking a solution-focused approach to challenges and driving enhancement activities.

• Proactively seek and engage with feedback from colleagues to improve performance and grow as an academic leader.

• Maintain a high standard of professionalism, demonstrating emotional resilience in challenging situations.

• Build effective working relationships with colleagues both within the Centre and the wider network.

• Plan and oversee the design and delivery of all courses in the subject area, ensuring optimal student outcomes and experiences.

• Allocate teaching resources according to scheduling guidelines, within agreed budgets, and meeting operational margins.

• Lead the design and implementation of fair and secure assessment activities aligned with the centre's assessment strategy, ensuring effective feedback for students.

• Oversee the recording and reporting of teaching and assessment activities, ensuring data accuracy and timely submission.

• Ensure course design and delivery adhere 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 the 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 leading a team to achieve high levels of student academic performance and outcomes against agreed targets.

• Experience teaching international students in UK higher or further education.

• Experience planning and running complex education courses in the subject area.

About Study Group: Study Group is dedicated to helping students worldwide achieve their full potential, providing high-quality educational services through university partnerships and a variety of study programmes. Our Insendi platform delivers innovative and accessible digital learning experiences using advanced digital tools.

Organisational Compliance: Study Group maintains high standards in safeguarding to ensure the best student experience and outcomes. Successful applicants will undergo Criminal Background Checks (country-specific), two References, ID and Right to Work checks, and Education Verification. Study Group is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, selecting candidates based on skills and experience alone.

How to Apply: For more information and to apply, please visit our website.