Contract type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) – Fixed Term (January 2025 – November 2025)
Location: Brighton (Remote)
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Given the short timelines to recruit, we encourage candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.
Study Group Digital Learning is proud to deliver an innovative online program for ambitious high-school students in the Middle East. The program is a part-time, digital course designed to provide students in their final years of high school with a comprehensive grounding in the subject knowledge, study skills, and insights they need to make a successful undergraduate university application. The program will be delivered through timetabled synchronous lectures, seminars, and tutorials, as well as through engaging asynchronous activities.
The Head of Program English will provide leadership for the Program English team, including line management of the Program Curriculum Leader - English Language and Program Curriculum Leader – English Reading and Writing College Board SATs. The Head will contribute to the delivery of excellent student outcomes, quality assurance and enhancement, and curriculum innovation with strong collaborative working.
Reporting to the Program Director, the Head will work closely with senior colleagues within and outside of the Program and be responsible for the delivery of agreed student outcomes. The Head will help design the Program modules, teaching resources, and assessments, and work to achieve Study Group’s strategic vision of being a global leader in international education.
ABOUT THE ROLE
* English Language Preparation Online module levels IELTS 4.5 - 7.5
* The SAT English module prepares students for the USA College Board Reading and Writing tests.
* Contribute to Study Group's strategic vision and growth through development of the Program.
* Communicate our vision to drive forward continuous improvement in the Program English modules 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 in the Program English modules.
* Participate in Program meetings and events as required.
* Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats and identify appropriate actions to solve problems and enhance delivery within the Program and English modules.
* Line Manage Program Curriculum Leaders.
* Provide effective and efficient academic management and coordination of Program English staff resources.
* Ensure the recruitment of staff is planned, timely, and compliant.
* Ensure that the Program English team meets all minimum expectations/compliance in their duties and provide feedback on their performance.
* Take responsibility for academic standards, the quality of learning opportunities, and the accuracy and completeness of published information in the Program English modules.
* Oversee the effective operation of the Program English modules.
* Oversee English modules’ student tracking and data analytics and ensure quality of feedback to students.
* Contribute to analysing data and feedback from the Program English modules.
* Contribute to reports, analysis, and evaluation for all internal and external scrutiny processes as directed by the Program Director.
* Gather and report feedback from Program English tutors for action.
* Contribute to delivering the Program English modules effectively and efficiently, including teaching up to 10 hours per week.
* Work closely with the Program team to ensure that students at risk are provided with appropriate support and, where required, timely intervention.
* Contribute to the delivery and assessment of provision.
* Support a cost-conscious working environment while delivering a quality service and experience to students you are responsible for.
* Contribute to ensuring that the Centres are compliant in relation to Safeguarding responsibilities.
* Build relationships within the organisation and beyond.
* Develop close and effective working relations with the Program team and Program partners.
ABOUT YOU
* A bachelor’s degree in English literature or English Language; a master’s or higher degree is desirable.
* Relevant Teaching qualification.
* Training in teaching English Language to international students.
* Experience providing leadership in a complex multi-disciplinary environment, with evidence of success.
* Experience in teaching English literature or English language in high school, further education, or pathway education settings.
* Training or experience of English to international students.
* Experience providing feedback to another person about their performance, which achieved a positive improvement.
* Experience in HR duties, such as delivering training and participating in the recruitment process.
* Ability to delegate activities, set deadlines, and take responsibility for overseeing their successful completion to meet challenging deadlines.
* Experience in successfully leading on internal communication, including disseminating complex messages or changes to operations.
* Experience working with international students and an understanding of welfare, well-being, and cultural issues which may arise.
* Experience in data management and interpretation, and quality assurance.
* Experience working across, up and down an organisation as well as with external partners and both national and international stakeholders.
* Significant teaching experience within high school, further education, or pathway education settings.
* Experience in leading, advising, or supporting others to develop curricula.
* Experience in teaching online and effectively utilising digital learning tools.
ABOUT US
Study Group is a leading international education provider 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 provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensures 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.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other factor. We believe that the best person for the job should be selected based on skills and experience alone. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely. Please see our Privacy Policy.
We adopt a rolling recruitment process meaning that we review applications as they are submitted. To avoid disappointment, please ensure that you apply ASAP.
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