Subject Lead (TLG) - #1725034

Company: The Language Gallery (TLG)

Department: Academic

Role: Subject Leader

Reporting to: Programme Leader

Direct Reports: Business Management Lecturers

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Full Time (40-hours per week)

Contract Type: Permanent

Programme: Certificate Of Higher Education (CertHE) Business Management

Location: Nottingham (Work from one of our BGU Programme campuses, liaise with other campuses via Teams and other available technologies. Additionally, visit other campuses at least once a month)

Why Join TLG

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, emphasizing progressiveness, forward-thinking, and modern approaches tailored to meet the diverse needs of our learners.

TLG is part of Global University Systems (GUS) which is an international network of higher-education institutions brought together by a shared passion for accessible, industry-relevant qualifications. Our institutional culture was built upon our history and values. Our shared values – student, focus, communication, collaboration, respect, competence, entrepreneurship, and integrity – are more than aspiration. We display and expect these beliefs and behaviours from our colleagues equally.

The Role:

The Module Leader is responsible for the effective organisation and delivery of the module in line with approved specifications and learning outcomes. This includes development, management, and ensuring an excellent academic experience for students. Responsibilities include keeping the module current, handling administrative and quality assurance processes, and managing assessments including collection, distribution, marking, cross marking, and moderation to ensure alignment with TLG and partner university policies. Additionally, the Module Leader will work on improving the teaching quality within the team who deliver the module. The role demands extensive knowledge in business studies, exceptional teaching skills, and a commitment to high-quality education.

The modules that will be thought as part of this programme are:

1. Management and Organisational Behaviour Essentials

2. Digital Business & Contemporary Marketing Practice

3. Professional Skills

4. Introduction to Finance

Responsibilities include :

• Set, promote, and maintain appropriate educational and professional standards of good practice in teaching, delivery, and curriculum development.
• The module leader is responsible for overseeing all, lecturers and mentors involved in their module, ensuring that the quality of teaching and mentoring aligns with established academic standards and achieves the desired educational outcomes and metrics.
• Undertake full ownership of your module management responsibilities, including and not limited to lesson planning, teaching, curriculum development, assessment, timetabling, resource planning, assessment scrutiny, materials auditing, online resource creation and management, creation of module handbooks to ensure successful development and delivery of the programme.
• Manage the overall teaching and assessment within the module, including liaison with associated staff on Canvas, SharePoint and other available technologies.
• Provide leadership and set clear expectations for all staff teaching on and assessing the module, ensuring alignment in syllabus, learning outcomes, delivery, assessment, feedback, and moderation.
• Ensure the published module descriptor, teaching materialise and assessments are correct, current, and complies with the college and the partner university guidelines, and communicate any changes to the module to The Programme Leader, relevant colleagues and students promptly.
• Provide academic and pastoral support to students as necessary, monitor student progress, and maintain appropriate records.
• Fully utilise the College and other information and communication technologies to facilitate and enhance students’ learning experiences and organisational effectiveness. • Attend and contribute to module-related meetings and examination boards as required and organise and prepare for examination boards.
• Contribute to any programme monitoring report and ensure the continuous improvement and development of your module

Role Requirements:

The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Proven experience in academic management or education leadership
• Proven track record of curriculum development and module leadership.
• Experience in the business industry is highly desirable.
• Excellent teaching and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with students and colleagues.
• Proficiency in using educational technology and online learning platforms.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements and standards.
• Proven track record of curriculum development and module leadership.

Essential :

• A Master's degree in Business Studies or a related field is required; a Ph.D. is preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience in higher education.

Additional Information :

• Work Pattern: One week runs from Monday to Friday, while the next run from Tuesday to Saturday, including Friday evening.

What we offer our colleagues:

• 20 days annual leave
• Pension 5% personal contribution & 3% Company contribution
• Season Ticket Loan (T&C's apply)
• Vision Express Eye Care Vouchers
• Training & Development opportunities (T&C's apply)
• Staff Discount Scheme – via My Rewards Hub, from various retailers – Fashion, Grocery, Health & Beauty, Travel, Automotive, Furniture, Dining, Sports and Leisure, Electronics etc
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Refer a friend scheme for staff members (T&Cs apply).
• Social events on campus and through GUS Social Committee "GOSH - GUS on Staff Happiness".

Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the TLG. Just click on the apply button above. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria. We do not offer visa sponsorship.

We acknowledge receipt of your resume for a position at The Language Gallery and sincerely appreciate your interest in our company.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success.

TLG is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, gender reassignment, race, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.