Job Description

The Language Gallery (TLG) is a contemporary institution dedicated to providing a diverse range of programmes. Our commitment is centered around a student-centric learning and teaching methodology, emphasisingprogressiveness,forward-thinking,andmodernapproachestailoredtomeetthediverseneeds of our learners.


The Course Director will oversee the teaching, curriculum development and delivery of the course, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the course, related academic staff and students. The Course Director's role is key to the management of the course and ensuring the curriculum and assessments are up to date, coherent and support the needs of students to ensure they successfully progress. The Course Director will lead a team of academics and have a strong track record in teaching and supporting students across all levels. The role holder will be expected to engage in scholarship to address changes within industry and work with a number of stakeholders across the College.

Position:

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Role Summary

The Associate Dean of Learning and Teaching will oversee, coordinate and drive the delivery of excellent Learning and Teaching across The Language Gallery, ensuring academic staff deliver a high-quality academic experience to students and that the College meets the expectations of its regulators and awarding bodies for the quality of its learning, teaching and assessment across the College.

Key Responsibilities

To lead the development of blended provision including pedagogy and programme development. To provide leadership for teaching, assessment and academic staff for curriculum development in collaboration with the Dean and Course Directors. Ongoing upskilling of existing academic staff to assure student's high-quality academic experience. To support the development of the College's education mission and academic strategies through the implementation and enhancement of excellent teaching, learning and assessment. To lead the effective monitoring, evaluation and observation of of academic staff across the College to inform development. To ensure the effective implementation of new educational technologies and techniques across programmes. To keep abreast of academic, subject and industry developments in learning, teaching and assessment and able to implement these across the College. To collaborate with the Dean and Course Directors on the appropriate processes for the recruitment and onboarding and development of academic staff To strategically and operationally enhance student experience from pre-enrolment through to alumni. To facilitate a network for academic staff, supporting enhancements to pedagogy and the curriculum, and facilitating pedagogical scholarship and research. To support the implementation of TLG's strategic plans, such as OfS Registration, the awarding of TDAP, and other regulatory requirements. To support institutional growth and the development of academic programmes and courses. To chair and/or be a member of appropriate committees and project to ensure effective learning, teaching and assessment. Develop an Advance HE development programme to support academic staff in achieving their fellowship status. To support the engagement and retention of students to ensure progression and attainment on the degree course.

Requirements:

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Qualifications/Education

Essential

A higher degree in a relevant subject area or in higher education teaching. Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy or higher(or equivalent professional recognition). A teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent)

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Working knowledge of the OfS's conditions of registration for Quality, reliable standards and positive outcomes for students. Strongly self-motivated, bringing credibility, energy, resilience and commitment High level communication skills, with the ability to advise and support other members of academic staff effectively. Ability to work positively with stakeholders to achieve outcomes and deliver change through people. A positive attitude and approach and the ability to work at pace. An understanding of working in an institution which supports widening participation students.

Experience

Essential

Experience of leading improvements to teaching and assessment through teams of academic staff. Experience in the evaluation and enhancement of higher education teaching. Staff development and teaching enhancement management experience Experience in fostering strong collaborative working relationships with academic colleagues * UK teaching and higher education experience