Head of Project-Based Learning

Summary

Join Study Group Digital Learning as a Program Leader for a fixed-term contract (January 2025-August 2025) in Brighton (remote). This role involves leading and developing an innovative online program for high school students in the Middle East. Responsibilities include academic management, quality assurance, operational contributions, and relationship building. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), teaching experience, and leadership skills in project-based learning environments. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 per annum. The program utilizes synchronous and asynchronous learning methods to provide a comprehensive educational experience.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline
• Teaching experience within Secondary, further or higher education
• Experience leading and delivering modules through project-based learning or a similar teaching method
• Experience of organizing and facilitating
• Ability to delegate activities, set deadlines and take responsibility for overseeing their successful completion to meet challenging deadlines
• Experience of working with international students with a knowledge of their needs
• Experience of data management and interpretation, and quality assurance
• Experience of working online including delivering online lessons with different digital learning tools and platforms

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Study Group’s strategic vision and growth through development of the Program
• Communicate our vision to drive forward continuous improvement in the Program PBL modules and Masterclass series to achieve the aspirational targets for student outcomes
• Contribute to planning and development including human resources; academic development; learning, teaching, and assessment; and academic quality assurance and enhancement, in the Program PBL modules and Masterclass series
• Participate in Program meetings and events as required
• Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats and identify appropriate actions to solve problems and enhance delivery within the Program, PBL modules and Masterclass series
• Line Manage Program PBL tutors
• Provide effective and efficient academic management and co-ordination of Program PBL staff resources
• Ensure the recruitment of staff is planned, timely and compliant
• Ensure that the Program PBL team meet all minimum expectations/compliance in their duties and provide feedback on their performance
• Take responsibility for academic standards, the quality of learning opportunities, the accuracy and completeness of published information in the Program PBL modules and Masterclass series
• Oversee the effective operation of the Program PBL modules and Masterclass series
• Oversee PBL modules’ student tracking and data analytics and ensure quality of feedback to students
• Contribute to analysing data and feedback from the Program PBL modules and Masterclass series
• Contribute to reports, analysis and evaluation for all internal and external scrutiny processes as directed by the Program Director
• Gather and report feedback from Program PBL tutors for action
• Contribute to delivering the Program PBL modules and Masterclass series effectively and efficiently, including teaching up to 10 hours per week
• Work closely with the Program team to ensure that students at risk are being provided with appropriate support and, where required, timely intervention
• Contribute to the delivery and assessment of provision
• Support a cost-conscious working environment, at the same time as delivering a quality service and experience to students you are responsible for
• Contribute to ensuring that the Centres are compliant in relation to Safeguarding responsibilities and that staff in the Program are aware of their obligations and requirements
• Build relationships within the organisation and beyond
• Develop close and effective working relations with the Program team and Program partners

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s or higher degree
• A recognised Teaching Qualification
• Some experience of providing leadership with evidence of success
• Experience of providing feedback to another person about their performance, which achieved a positive improvement
• Experience of leading, advising or supporting others to develop curricula

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £45000 per annum
• Remote work