Associate Dean - #1758373

Company: The Language Gallery (TLG)

Position: Assocaite Dean - Learning & Teaching

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Birmingham/ London/Nottingham

Salary: Highly competitive

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 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.

Responsibilities include :

• 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.

Role Requirements:

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

Please Note : This position can be based in Birmingham Nottingham or London.

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.