Interim Head of STEM

Contract type:Full Time, Fixed Term till
31/03/2027

Location: Royal Holloway International Study Centre

Salary:up to £43,787.06 per annum

Head of STEM will provide the leadership and vision to deliver excellent student outcomes; quality assurance and enhancement that is commended by the QAA; and curriculum innovation, which embeds strong collaborative working with both the University and the network. You will be responsible for leading and supporting our academic team. Reporting to the Director of Campus Operations, you will work closely with senior colleagues within and outside of the Centre and be accountable for the delivery of contractually required progression rates to the University.

You will be responsible for the strategic direction of STEM at the centre. The post-holder will also take responsibility for Foundation, IY1 and PMP matters within the programme area.

The successful candidate will have recent successful academic line management experience in a relevant subject discipline and have proven ability to engage with a HEI in collaborative developments.

This role is required to be on a full-time basis with a physical presence in the centre as the Head of STEM, among other responsibilities, supports newest and more junior colleagues to ensure high standards of academic delivery, tracks variable tutors work across different days, teaches when required (when there is a sickness cover as well as vacancy gaps), engages with the university around new pathway opportunities, attends impromptu events (agent and parent visits) and supports them by giving a lasting impression of how we operate academically and pastorally.

• Communicate our vision to drive forward continuous improvement and enable the Centre to achieve the aspirational targets for student outcomes.
• Communicate our vision for the development of the academic partnership with the host university, including appropriate articulation routes that maximise opportunities for recruitment to the college.
• Communicate our vision for the development of programme pathways to meet the overall strategic aims of the Centre as an effective, attractive, and high-quality pathway to UK HE.
• Contribute to planning and development including human resources; academic development; learning, teaching and assessment; and academic quality assurance and enhancement, as part of the Centre Leadership Team (CLT).
• Attend and actively contribute to relevant University partnership Boards and Committees, work with university colleagues through approved liaison points and report regularly on these through the deliberative and management structures.
• Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and identify appropriate actions to solve problems and enhance delivery with the other Heads of Subject and the Senior Management Team.

• Provide effective and efficient academic management and co-ordination of staff resources across the academic and progression support teams in the ISC, working closely with the other Heads of Subject and the Senior Management Team.
• Ensure the recruitment of academic staff is planned, timely and compliant.
• Ensure that the academic team meet key minimum expectations/compliance in their duties and provide feedback on their performance.
• Participate in regular meetings with teaching and support staff and represent the Centre at appropriate events and meetings within the ISC, the partner university and externally.

• Taking responsibility for academic standards, the quality of learning opportunities, the accuracy and completeness of published information, ensuring that they are managed appropriately and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the centre.
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