Head of Social Science

Recruiter
Study Group
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Salary
Circa £41,000 per annum
Posted
01 Sep 2017
Closes
01 Oct 2017
Subject Area
Social Sciences
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Who We Are:

Study Group is a global leader in providing a transformational learning experience for international students, leaving them with academic success and rewarding careers.  2016 was a successful year with 70,000 students enrolling across 163 countries Above all, providing a fantastic learning experience to our students is at the heart of what we do, so if you are passionate, dedicated, and interested in embarking in a truly fulfilling position, then you’ve come to the right place.

Our Sheffield Study Centre is based in the heart of a friendly and very pleasant city, with picturesque surrounding and a fantastic energy within the team. This is one of our largest Centres which already has a fantastic reputation within the area and an extremely good success rate.

Role Description:

Head of Social Science and Humanities will provide the leadership and vision to deliver excellent student outcomes; quality assurance and enhancement that is commended by the QAA; and curriculum innovation which embeds strong collaborative working with both the University and the network.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and supporting the academic team of Social Science and Humanities. Reporting to the Assistant Director Curriculum and Progression, you will work closely with senior colleagues within and outside of the College and be accountable for the delivery of contractually required progression rates to the University.

The successful candidate will have recent successful line academic management experience in Social Science and have proven ability to engage with external stakeholders in collaborative developments.

For full details please see the job description below.

To apply for this role please forward your completed application to us by clicking 'Apply'.

Study Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students, and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers, an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and overseas criminal records if appropriate.