Head of Learning & Teaching 45,000

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1 Head of Learning & Teaching 45,000 Full time, Permanent London or Oxford (UK) SAE Institute, part of the Navitas Group, is a leading global provider of education or creative media industries with a current network of over 50 Colleges worldwide. SAE Institute is seeking an exceptional academic leader for the post of Head of Learning and Teaching. Reporting to the Managing Director for UK (who is also the Dean of SAE Europe), the successful candidate will lead the implementation of the Institute s Learning, Teaching and Enhancement Strategy and manage a small team of highly creative, motivated and well-qualified Programme Leaders in BA and BSc degree subjects that include: audio production, digital film, animation, music business, games and web. Essential Minimum of Postgraduate degree in a relevant field; preferably within a practice based, creative media discipline A postgraduate qualification in education (e.g PGCE); preferably recognised by, and a member of the Higher Education Association Experience of and commitment to academic leadership and management within practice based fields of creative media education. Detailed knowledge of a wide range of learning, teaching and enhancement practices including digital media and online platforms. Academic credibility with a track record of excellence in teaching. Sound understanding of national and international expectations of good curriculum design and development. Extensive experience of quality assurance and enhancement in UK higher education. Proven successful experience of making high level decisions and recommendations to senior management on learning, teaching and enhancement matters. High level understanding of the implications of higher education policy in the context of learning, teaching and enhancement procedures and processes. In addition to the required educational and professional experiences expressed for the post, ideal candidates would be ambitious, innovative and entrepreneurial. Candidates would not only be comfortable with change management, they would positively thrive in exciting dynamic environments. Experience of both public and private HEI s would be advantageous but not essential. Please refer to the Position Description to view further Information at: Enquiries and applications, including a Job Application Form, cover letter clearly addressing the selection criteria and resume, should be sent to Stephen Smith, Managing Director SAE Institute UK, SAE-HR@navitas.com. Applications close on Wednesday 14 th October We regret that due to the volume of the applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

2 Position Description Title: Head of Learning and Teaching Region: Reports to: SAE Institute UK and EU Managing Director UK and Dean for SAE Europe Organisation Background : Navitas Limited, of which SAE is a division, was founded in 1994 and is a leading global education provider that offers an extensive range of educational services for students and professionals including university programs, English language training and settlement services, creative media education, workforce education and student recruitment. Navitas operates across three Divisions, University Programs, Professional and English Programs and SAE. SAE which was acquired by Navitas Limited in 2011 is the world s leading educator in creative media industries. Established in 1976, it now spans the globe with 53 campuses in 27 countries. SAE provides education services to over 10,000 students and employs approximately 1500 staff. SAE Culture : Students come from diverse social, cultural, educational and artistic backgrounds, with different personalities and experiences. It is our goal to embrace those differences and to allow each and every student to develop their own individual style and apply it to the industry skills taught at SAE. Our ultimate goal is to prepare the students for a realistic work environment making the course, facilities, lecturers as well as the atmosphere as close to the real world working environment as possible. Overview and Objectives of the Position: SAE Institute is seeking an exceptional academic leader for the post of Head of Learning and Teaching. Reporting to the Managing Director for UK (who is also the Dean of SAE Europe), the successful candidate will lead the implementation of the Institute s Learning, Teaching and Enhancement Strategy and manage a small team of highly creative, motivated and well-qualified Programme Leaders. Key Relationships: i. MD UK, Regional Director ii. Head of Quality, Admissions and Registry Services iii. Programme Leaders (Audio Production, Digital Film, Animation, Music Business, Games, Web) iv. Territory Academic Managers v. Campus Managers Page 1

3 Main duties and accountabilities 1. Active member of the SAE UK and EU management and leadership teams; member of the UK Executive and European Academic Leadership Committee. 2. To manage Programme Leaders and provide leadership in learning and teaching, assessment, enhancement and innovation. 3. To implement a learning, teaching and enhancement strategy with agreed metrics in recruitment, retention, progression and achievement. 4. To liaise with the Institute s validating partner, Middlesex University, and to actively engage with University Faculty on matters relating to learning, teaching and curriculum development. 5. Promote curriculum change and development, identifying and evaluating opportunities for new programmes of study. 6. Ensure that the learning, teaching and enhancement processes and policies of the Institute are fit for purpose, keeping their effectiveness and efficiency under periodic review and regularly revising policy documents in-line with UK and EU developments 7. Develop and maintain professional links with QAA, other HE agencies, validation and awarding bodies, and relevant professional statutory bodies. 8. Undertake a leading role in the planning, preparation and co-ordination of the processes related to external review and Audit. 9. Advise in the specification and deployment of learning and teaching resources needed for the delivery of SAE degree programmes. 10. Champion innovation in teaching practice and to support staff development opportunities to further this goal. 11. Lead on the development and management of enterprise and employability themes across Programmes 12. Monitor progress on actions stated in the Programme Evaluation and Monitoring Reports and to make interventions as appropriate. 13. Oversee the progress of Programme Committee s ensuring that curriculum and assessment are developed and delivered in a timely and consistent manner. 14. Committee membership as required Key Competencies: 1. Experience of and commitment to academic leadership and management within practice based fields of creative media education. 2. Detailed knowledge of a wide range of learning, teaching and enhancement practices including digital media and online platforms. 3. Academic credibility with a track record of excellence in teaching. 4. Sound understanding of national and international expectations of good curriculum design and development. 5. Extensive experience of quality assurance and enhancement in UK higher education. 6. Experience of internal and external audits, and implementation of the UK HE Quality Code and other QAA guidance and policy. 7. Proven successful experience of making high level decisions and recommendations to senior management on learning, teaching and enhancement matters. 8. High level understanding of the implications of higher education policy in the context of learning, teaching and enhancement procedures and processes. Page 2

4 Personal Attributes 1. In addition to the required educational and professional experiences expressed for the post, ideal candidates would be ambitious, innovative and entrepreneurial. 2. Candidates would not only be comfortable with change management, they would positively thrive in exciting dynamic environments. 3. Experience of both public and private HEI s would be advantageous but not essential. Qualifications and Education 1. Minimum of Postgraduate degree in a relevant field; preferably within a practice based, creative media discipline 2. A postgraduate qualification in education (e.g PGCE); preferably recognised by, and a member of the Higher Education Association Page 3

5 Job Application Form Position applied for:... Campus/Location:... Last/ Current Position:... If Internal Candidate: Navitas / UPD / SAE / other: Dates employed within Navitas from/to: Personal Details Surname:... Name:... Current Address:... Preferred number... Preferred contact time:... address:... Citizenship:... Work Visa Status:... Application Details Where did you see the job advert?.. Did you know about Navitas / SAE prior to submitting your application? Yes / No In what capacity.. I do want that SAE Institute keeps my résumé on file (please tick the box) Please note that internal applications are welcome. All applications will be treated in exactly the same manner and those short-listed for an interview will be informed of the details of their interview. In the event you are shortlisted for an interview it is important that you advise your line manager that you have reached this stage of the process. In the event that you are offered the role the recruiting manager for this role will contact you and your line manager to discuss appropriate transitional arrangements and commencement dates to ensure continuity of business prior to formalising the arrangements. Please contact GHR if you have any questions about this. Signature: Date: Version 2 July 2013