Head of Project-Based Learning

Given the short timelines to recruit , we encourage candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

Study Group Digital Learning are proud to be delivering an innovative online program for ambitious high-school students in the Middle East. 

The program is a part-time, digital course which is designed to provide students in their final years of high school with a comprehensive grounding in the subject knowledge, study skills and insights they need to make a successful undergraduate university application. The program will be delivered through timetabled synchronous lectures, seminars and tutorials as well as through the provision of engaging asynchronous activities.

Key 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
• 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.  

About You

• A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline, a Master’s or higher degree is desirable.
• A recognised Teaching Qualification (desirable)
• 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
• Some experience of providing leadership with evidence of success.
• Experience of providing feedback to another person about their performance, which achieved a positive improvement.
• 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 leading, advising or supporting others to develop curricula.
• Experience of working online including delivering online lessons with different digital learning tools and platforms

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