Head of STEM

Contract type: Full Time (37.5 hours) – Fixed Term maternity cover (03/07/2026)

The Head of STEM will provide the leadership and vision to deliver excellent student outcomes; quality assurance and enhancement that is in keeping with the OfS requirements and in line with the Quality Code; and curriculum innovation which embeds strong collaborative working with both the University and the network.

You will be responsible for leading and supporting your academic team. Reporting to the Head of Curriculum and Progression, you will work closely with senior colleagues within and outside of ISC Strathclyde and be accountable for the delivery of contractually required progression rates to the University.

The post-holder will also take responsibility for Foundation or PMP matters within the programme area.The successful candidate will have recent successful line academic management experience in a relevant subject discipline and have proven ability to engage with a HEI in collaborative developments.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• 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 liaising with STEM departments to ensure effective teaching and learning provisions across all STEM modules and to maximise opportunities for recruitment to the centre
• 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 Academic Management Team
• If required, 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 centre’s 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.
• Provide effective and efficient academic management and co-ordination of staff resources across the all-academic and progression support teams in the Centre, working closely with the other Heads of Subject and the Head of Curriculum
• 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 ISC Strathclyde

ABOUT YOU

• A Bachelor degree and a post graduate qualification.
• A PhD in a STEM subject is desirable.
• Experience of providing leadership in a complex multi-disciplinary environment, with evidence of success.
• Experience of providing feedback to another person about their performance, which achieved a positive improvement.
• Experience of HR duties, such as delivering training and taking part in the recruitment process.
• Ability to delegate activities set deadlines and take responsibility for overseeing their successful completion to meet challenging deadlines.
• Experience of successfully leading on internal communication, which includes disseminating complex messages or changes to operations.
• Experience of working with international students and an understanding of welfare, well-being and cultural issues which may arise.
• Experience of data management and interpretation, and quality assurance.
• Experience of working across, up and down an organisation as well as with external partners and both national and international stakeholders.

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