Head of Subject Engineering Science Computing

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Huddersfield, University of Huddersfield International Study Centre (On-site)

Salary: up to £44212.00 per annum.

Here at the University of Huddersfield International Centre, we pride ourselves in providing a supportive learning experience that prepares our students for the challenges of undergraduate and postgraduate study. We are dedicated to providing excellent Business skills and knowledge that will enable our students to progress onto their chosen programme of study at the University and an eventual successful career. Our academic team enjoy a collaborative approach to Teaching and Learning by supporting each other in the planning, delivery and evaluation of our programmes and modules content.

We place the student at the centre of all we do, so if you are passionate about changing lives through opportunities in education and are fully committed to providing a fantastic student experience, this role is for you!

• Line manage, develop and appraise the Engineering, Science and Computing (ESC) Team
• Maintain and develop the ESC provision delivered by the Centre
• Participate in ESC Team meetings at Provider (Study Group) level
• Organise and chair Programme meetings to a schedule directed by the DoCO
• Organise subject based induction activities including diagnostic testing e.g. Maths
• Creating and updating module handbooks
• Liaising with link tutors regarding performance of progressed students, access to resources and school based activities
• Analysis of module data including module review and progression and input proposals into the Annual Evaluation Report
• Review of module specifications and schemes of work to ensure that reading lists and content remain current
• Liaising with the VLE champion to ensure that Brightspace ESC content is current and meets level 1 and 2 of Study Group’s VLE framework
• Coordination of moderation and standardisation and preparing work for the external examiner
• Participate in the planning and delivery of Progression week activity
• Proposing and coordinating subject based enrichment
• Reviewing the quality of exams and assessments in conjunction with the DoCO
• Communicating key assessment regulations to subject staff
• Planning for staff continuous professional development activity
• Represent the ESC department at termly Departmental Reviews with the DoCO to reflect on current practice and plan for improvements

The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

• Plan appropriate, effective and inclusive learning programmes through schemes of work that promote equality and engage with diversity
• Plan teaching sessions which accommodate individualised learning using a variety of resources, including digital learning (lesson planning)
• Ensure all learning materials are available on the VLE for students to access and engage with
• Apply the principles of learning to provide learning activities to meet curriculum requirements and the needs of all students
• Select the relevant learning approaches and skill development to ensure students’ progress
• Contribute to the provision of a stimulating learning environment whilst adhering to the Centres’ Health and Safety procedures.

• Apply the theories and principles of assessment including initial, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment
• Use a variety of methods to check learning in lessons (formative assessment)
• Ensure that interactive assessment activities are available to students through the VLE
• Provide regular and timely feedback to students to enable them to improve and achieve their qualifications
• Prepare students for summative assessment whether for an exam, course work or assignments etc.
• Engage in moderation of assessment materials and student work

• Maintain up to date and accurate records of student attendance and progress
• Respond promptly and appropriately to lapses in student attendance, punctuality, behaviour and application to their studies by individual conversations with students, referrals to…