Course Leader

Fairfield School of Business (FSB), an OFS registered private higher education provider founded in 2006 with campuses in London, Birmingham, Leicester and Luton. We provide industry-relevant qualifications in business and healthcare management, in partnership with leading UK universities. Our focus is to offer an open and inclusive learning and teaching environment for both students and staff. We are also committed to providing access to higher education to those who may not have formal qualifications, financial means or can commit to the schedule of a mainstream university.

We are now looking to appoint a Course Leader. The post of Course Leader is a primary part of the academic department ensuring the lead and development of the school and its students of all aspects within the student centres. Having a great awareness and understanding of education to its highest levels, the post holder must be able to build strong relationships with directors, board members and senior management within the organisation.

The post holder must be somebody that is able to implement and attract working performances within the designated field. The post holder will also be required to work closely with the registry and exams department on a team base to ensure the highest level of administration on a team-based timetable. The post holder must be able to manage and performance manage the overview of all staff within their field and liaise with all heads of department on a professional and one to one basis.

Minimum requirements for the post

Education:

Minimum of Postgraduate degree. Minimum of Level 7 teaching qualification. Experience & Position:

- Involved in a higher education institute - Highly experienced in design, development and delivery of higher education - Involved in quality assurance and maintaining standards - Involved in Validation of programs; vocational qualifications, undergraduate and postgraduate level - Management skills including education and experience - Experience in working with External Examiner - Membership of Advance HE Purpose of the Role:
To provide the strategic vision and leadership for all the study centres (or branches of the Fairfield School of Business) both on Academic and non-Academic levels under the management of FSB Board of Directors. To lead the academic development of the School and its Study Centres To lead FSB towards degree awarding powers in all disciplines within 02 years To liaise with the senior officers of the School to ensure the effective management of its Study Centres To develop an effective working relationship with the Director and the Board in order to meet the highest standards of corporate governance To enhance the reputation of the School for academic excellence, quality and engagement across its Study Centres To influence and advocate on behalf of the School and its interests through active engagement with the sector, government, business and alumni in the UK and internationally Duties of the Role:
To be responsible for the strategic and operational development and delivery of a (single or suite) programme area, ensuring quality standards are set and maintained, teaching and learning practices are appropriately enhanced and the learner experience (as considered by students) is outstanding. To be responsible for the management and coordination of academic and pastoral support for all students enrolled onto the Programme(s) through the coordination and completion of Personal Development Plans.

To liaise closely with Team Leaders and Course Coordinators to ensure that curriculum is appropriately developed and delivered within and across years of study and that assessment is rigorous, relevant and exciting for the learner. To develop employer, corporate and community links that enhance the learner experience, bring value to the School and help to promote the Programme to appropriate external audiences.

To fully engage with the Schools quality management and committee structures including liaison with External Examiners, awarding bodies, and the coordination and production of the Programme and Module annual reports, agreeing development plans and…