Senior Manager for Delivery (Geography) Reports to: Lead Senior Delivery Manager Location: Mix of home working, school visits across the UK, and London office (Shepherd's Bush). The balance may change from time to time, and the successful applicant does not need to be based near London Contract: Permanent Pattern: Full Time (standard hours 9am - 5.30pm) Closing date: 19/04/2024 at 10am Interviews: Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised Salary: £47,000 to £52,000 (depending on experience) Start Date: July 2024 Purpose of role: Reporting to the Lead Senior Delivery Manager, the role holder will manage delivery for the secondary Geography programme. They will be the go-to person in the organisation for information and decision making for delivery of the secondary Geography programme. The Senior Manager for Delivery will manage detailed logistics such as setting delivery dates and approving the release of additional training dates. They will also work with the systems and partnerships teams to manage comms with our partner schools and ensure a smooth customer experience. The Senior Manager for Delivery will work in line with pan-programme delivery decisions, the Head of Secondary Geography's vision for the programme, and what we know about schools' experience in order to design high impact training, PD and school development support in line with the commercial packages we offer. In addition, they will have usual Development Lead responsibilities, including leading school visits and remote development sessions, being responsible for ensuring that schools allocated to them have a good experience and get the support they need to implement the programmes successfully, and always maintaining high professionalism as a representative of Ark Curriculum Plus. Key Responsibilities: As part of the cross-functional team leading the Geography programme, contribute to the development of a programme strategy that supports excellence in the context of Geography, and furthers the overall organisational mission, strategy and sustainability Be a champion of customer voice, ensuring customer insights from the Geography programme are heard and inform programme development as a whole, and working with available Ark forums to further develop our understanding of programme implementation at a school and classroom level Implement pan-programme delivery decisions in the context of the Geography programme, staying faithful to the programme while maintaining alignment with the school development team as a whole Take responsibility for the end-to-end user experience of schools on all packages of the programme, liaising closely with the systems and partnerships team to drive ease of use, and preparing communications that keep customers well briefed in what they need to know to get the most from the programme Engage with ongoing PD and sector thinking, keeping up to date with sector developments, legislative changes, and innovative practice in your subject and in curriculum development and PD delivery, and sharing valuable insights with the broader team Maintain a strong understanding of the Geography programme in order to offer high quality training, PD and support in the programme Deliver training and PD where required to an excellent standard in line with internal guidelines Contribute to the development of the overall programme strategy and structure through cross-functional working and collaboration, especially by feeding back relevant insights gathered from schools to the design and partnerships teams Make any spare capacity known as far as in advance as possible, offering this to the Head of Secondary Geography to reduce freelancer design spend where possible/practical Keep the partnerships team briefed on delivery for the Geography programme. Key Requirements: Educated to degree level Qualified to teach in the UK and qualified to degree level Understanding of the education landscape and issues affecting education A proven record in delivering outstanding achievement in Geography, particularly for pupils with low prior attainment in challenging urban schools Up-to-date knowledge and use of the current curriculum and assessment requirements and best practice in implementation and delivery of professional development Track record of providing professional development to teachers, including coaching, mentoring and training Confidence in PowerPoint and Excel A strong and proactive communicator with a collaborative working style Structured approach, working to clearly defined aims/intentions Ability to probe, challenge and question appropriately and strive for continual improvement High attention to detail and diligence in achieving smooth logistical delivery About Ark Curriculum Plus Ark Curriculum Plus is a not-for-profit education venture. Our mission is to empower teachers to give every young person, regardless of their background, the subject knowledge and skills that will allow them to succeed. Grown out of Ark Schools Multi Academy Trust, Ark Curriculum Plus (AC+) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting teachers in providing consistent, high-quality education, that raises attainment across the school. We are a team of highly skilled education professionals who have worked with our schools to design and trial curriculum, lesson design and training in the development of our AC+ subject excellence programmes. We know that to achieve powerful teaching that changes lives, teachers need to have strong subject knowledge, the best evidence-based subject pedagogies, rigorous assessment and effective planning, all working together. That's why we developed the AC+ Subject Excellence Programmes that follow a 5-Step Improvement Process, based on over a decade's experience of transforming subject results in one of the most respected MATs. Our programmes are now used by over 1000 schools in the UK, including the 39 schools in the Ark network. We are proud of the impact we have had and are having in the schools we partner with. The Education Endowment Foundation found students using Mathematics Mastery Primary made 2 months additional progress. Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service up to 30 days after 3-years' service. This entitlement is pro rata for part time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays Full office closure between Christmas and New Year Hybrid working, with currently one day a week in our state-of-the-art office in West London working alongside colleagues Regular social events, monthly free breakfast, and daily fruit A flexible approach to working with understanding and consideration for work life balance and personal commitments As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face-to-face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests. How to Apply: Apply with a CV and cover letter on our online recruitment portal. Applications to be submitted by Friday 19 th April 2024 at 10am but please note : we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. This ATS application form should take no longer 20 minutes to complete. At any time, you can pause, save, and log back in. If you have any difficulty with meeting the deadline for application, please contact Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised. Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link . We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Senior Manager for Delivery (Geography) Reports to: Lead Senior Delivery Manager Location: Mix of home working, school visits across the UK, and London office (Shepherd's Bush). The balance may change from time to time, and the successful applicant does not need to be based near London Contract: Permanent Pattern: Full Time (standard hours 9am - 5.30pm) Closing date: 19/04/2024 at 10am Interviews: Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised Salary: £47,000 to £52,000 (depending on experience) Start Date: July 2024 Purpose of role: Reporting to the Lead Senior Delivery Manager, the role holder will manage delivery for the secondary Geography programme. They will be the go-to person in the organisation for information and decision making for delivery of the secondary Geography programme. The Senior Manager for Delivery will manage detailed logistics such as setting delivery dates and approving the release of additional training dates. They will also work with the systems and partnerships teams to manage comms with our partner schools and ensure a smooth customer experience. The Senior Manager for Delivery will work in line with pan-programme delivery decisions, the Head of Secondary Geography's vision for the programme, and what we know about schools' experience in order to design high impact training, PD and school development support in line with the commercial packages we offer. In addition, they will have usual Development Lead responsibilities, including leading school visits and remote development sessions, being responsible for ensuring that schools allocated to them have a good experience and get the support they need to implement the programmes successfully, and always maintaining high professionalism as a representative of Ark Curriculum Plus. Key Responsibilities: As part of the cross-functional team leading the Geography programme, contribute to the development of a programme strategy that supports excellence in the context of Geography, and furthers the overall organisational mission, strategy and sustainability Be a champion of customer voice, ensuring customer insights from the Geography programme are heard and inform programme development as a whole, and working with available Ark forums to further develop our understanding of programme implementation at a school and classroom level Implement pan-programme delivery decisions in the context of the Geography programme, staying faithful to the programme while maintaining alignment with the school development team as a whole Take responsibility for the end-to-end user experience of schools on all packages of the programme, liaising closely with the systems and partnerships team to drive ease of use, and preparing communications that keep customers well briefed in what they need to know to get the most from the programme Engage with ongoing PD and sector thinking, keeping up to date with sector developments, legislative changes, and innovative practice in your subject and in curriculum development and PD delivery, and sharing valuable insights with the broader team Maintain a strong understanding of the Geography programme in order to offer high quality training, PD and support in the programme Deliver training and PD where required to an excellent standard in line with internal guidelines Contribute to the development of the overall programme strategy and structure through cross-functional working and collaboration, especially by feeding back relevant insights gathered from schools to the design and partnerships teams Make any spare capacity known as far as in advance as possible, offering this to the Head of Secondary Geography to reduce freelancer design spend where possible/practical Keep the partnerships team briefed on delivery for the Geography programme. Key Requirements: Educated to degree level Qualified to teach in the UK and qualified to degree level Understanding of the education landscape and issues affecting education A proven record in delivering outstanding achievement in Geography, particularly for pupils with low prior attainment in challenging urban schools Up-to-date knowledge and use of the current curriculum and assessment requirements and best practice in implementation and delivery of professional development Track record of providing professional development to teachers, including coaching, mentoring and training Confidence in PowerPoint and Excel A strong and proactive communicator with a collaborative working style Structured approach, working to clearly defined aims/intentions Ability to probe, challenge and question appropriately and strive for continual improvement High attention to detail and diligence in achieving smooth logistical delivery About Ark Curriculum Plus Ark Curriculum Plus is a not-for-profit education venture. Our mission is to empower teachers to give every young person, regardless of their background, the subject knowledge and skills that will allow them to succeed. Grown out of Ark Schools Multi Academy Trust, Ark Curriculum Plus (AC+) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting teachers in providing consistent, high-quality education, that raises attainment across the school. We are a team of highly skilled education professionals who have worked with our schools to design and trial curriculum, lesson design and training in the development of our AC+ subject excellence programmes. We know that to achieve powerful teaching that changes lives, teachers need to have strong subject knowledge, the best evidence-based subject pedagogies, rigorous assessment and effective planning, all working together. That's why we developed the AC+ Subject Excellence Programmes that follow a 5-Step Improvement Process, based on over a decade's experience of transforming subject results in one of the most respected MATs. Our programmes are now used by over 1000 schools in the UK, including the 39 schools in the Ark network. We are proud of the impact we have had and are having in the schools we partner with. The Education Endowment Foundation found students using Mathematics Mastery Primary made 2 months additional progress. Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service up to 30 days after 3-years' service. This entitlement is pro rata for part time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays Full office closure between Christmas and New Year Hybrid working, with currently one day a week in our state-of-the-art office in West London working alongside colleagues Regular social events, monthly free breakfast, and daily fruit A flexible approach to working with understanding and consideration for work life balance and personal commitments As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face-to-face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests. How to Apply: Apply with a CV and cover letter on our online recruitment portal. Applications to be submitted by Friday 19 th April 2024 at 10am but please note : we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. This ATS application form should take no longer 20 minutes to complete. At any time, you can pause, save, and log back in. If you have any difficulty with meeting the deadline for application, please contact Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised. Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link . We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.
Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We're looking for a Nursery Deputy Manager to join our team at Kido Battersea: Malvern House, 2A Palmer Road, London, SW11 4GJ We are international, operating in India, USA and the UK. In the UK we run 14 Ofsted rated Good and Outstanding nurseries in London and Windsor, and we're still growing! At Kido, we blend the best practices from the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches and have a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. What we offer The Nursery Deputy Manager role offers a salary of up to £32,000 for full time, 40 hours per week. By joining Kido you will get: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service Your birthday off 70% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces) £500 refer a friend bonus Enhanced sick pay Annual performance-related pay increases Brilliant career progression opportunities Company awards, celebrations and team social events Access to a healthcare cash plan Early access to pay through the Hastee app Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers Your wellbeing matters - we provide a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub Cycle to work scheme We encourage our team to be the best they can be. As a growing nursery group we can prioritise you and your teams development so that you'll be ready for other positions as they arise throughout the company! What does the Deputy Manager role entail Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As a Deputy Manager, you'll be more than just a leader; you'll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. We set the bar high aiming for nothing less than outstanding, and your role will be instrumental in achieving that. Get ready to immerse yourself in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework and other essential legal and statutory frameworks. You'll ensure that every team member is aligned with our company policies and procedures by leading from the front. You'll inspire and encourage your team to uphold the highest standards with pride, taking a hands-on approach across the nursery. The welfare and safety of children will be your constant priority, and you'll handle any child protection concerns with appropriate escalation and action. You'll support the planning and organisation of staffing schedules and holiday rotas, ensuring we maintain the right staffing levels as required by Ofsted and our nursery procedures. You're not just a Deputy Manager, you're a master organiser! You'll handle administrative procedures, from registrations to place allocations and everything in between, ensuring everything is processed smoothly. We believe in celebrating every child's unique journey, and you'll play a key role in assessing and recording their progress and achievements. By implementing effective systems of observation, you'll ensure no milestone goes unnoticed, and every achievement is celebrated. As a Deputy Manager, we empower you to aspire to become a future Nursery Manager, and taking ownership of your personal development is highly valued and supported by our dedicated Learning and Development team. We take pride in creating a nurturing environment that caters to individual needs, acknowledging the diversity of each child's background, culture, disabilities, and medical history. With great attention to detail, you'll ensure our nursery remains a sanctuary where every child can flourish and grow. Your flexibility and dedication, insights and feedback will be valued as we constantly push the boundaries of excellence and reimagine what exceptional early years education really means. What we're looking for For the Deputy Manager role you'll hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 3 minimum. To find out what quals count visit Your values will align with our 3 core values - Listen, Learn and Lead You will be an experienced Room Leader, Third in Charge or a current Deputy Manager within a nursery setting and be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills You must hold the right to work in the UK If shortlisted you'll be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview, in line with our Safer Recruitment process. We will also process an Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check for anyone who joins the team What's next? If you're ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a fulfilling career apply today and we'll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with one of our Talent Partners who will take you through the next stages. If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out to us via Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £32,000.00 per year Benefits: Casual dress Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay Store discount Schedule: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends School type: Crèche Day nursery Maintained nursery school Preschool Private nursery school Ability to commute/relocate: London, SW11 4GJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Licence/Certification: Level 3 Early Years / Childcare Qualification (essential) (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We're looking for a Nursery Deputy Manager to join our team at Kido Battersea: Malvern House, 2A Palmer Road, London, SW11 4GJ We are international, operating in India, USA and the UK. In the UK we run 14 Ofsted rated Good and Outstanding nurseries in London and Windsor, and we're still growing! At Kido, we blend the best practices from the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches and have a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years. What we offer The Nursery Deputy Manager role offers a salary of up to £32,000 for full time, 40 hours per week. By joining Kido you will get: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service Your birthday off 70% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces) £500 refer a friend bonus Enhanced sick pay Annual performance-related pay increases Brilliant career progression opportunities Company awards, celebrations and team social events Access to a healthcare cash plan Early access to pay through the Hastee app Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers Your wellbeing matters - we provide a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub Cycle to work scheme We encourage our team to be the best they can be. As a growing nursery group we can prioritise you and your teams development so that you'll be ready for other positions as they arise throughout the company! What does the Deputy Manager role entail Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As a Deputy Manager, you'll be more than just a leader; you'll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. We set the bar high aiming for nothing less than outstanding, and your role will be instrumental in achieving that. Get ready to immerse yourself in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework and other essential legal and statutory frameworks. You'll ensure that every team member is aligned with our company policies and procedures by leading from the front. You'll inspire and encourage your team to uphold the highest standards with pride, taking a hands-on approach across the nursery. The welfare and safety of children will be your constant priority, and you'll handle any child protection concerns with appropriate escalation and action. You'll support the planning and organisation of staffing schedules and holiday rotas, ensuring we maintain the right staffing levels as required by Ofsted and our nursery procedures. You're not just a Deputy Manager, you're a master organiser! You'll handle administrative procedures, from registrations to place allocations and everything in between, ensuring everything is processed smoothly. We believe in celebrating every child's unique journey, and you'll play a key role in assessing and recording their progress and achievements. By implementing effective systems of observation, you'll ensure no milestone goes unnoticed, and every achievement is celebrated. As a Deputy Manager, we empower you to aspire to become a future Nursery Manager, and taking ownership of your personal development is highly valued and supported by our dedicated Learning and Development team. We take pride in creating a nurturing environment that caters to individual needs, acknowledging the diversity of each child's background, culture, disabilities, and medical history. With great attention to detail, you'll ensure our nursery remains a sanctuary where every child can flourish and grow. Your flexibility and dedication, insights and feedback will be valued as we constantly push the boundaries of excellence and reimagine what exceptional early years education really means. What we're looking for For the Deputy Manager role you'll hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 3 minimum. To find out what quals count visit Your values will align with our 3 core values - Listen, Learn and Lead You will be an experienced Room Leader, Third in Charge or a current Deputy Manager within a nursery setting and be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills You must hold the right to work in the UK If shortlisted you'll be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview, in line with our Safer Recruitment process. We will also process an Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check for anyone who joins the team What's next? If you're ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a fulfilling career apply today and we'll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with one of our Talent Partners who will take you through the next stages. If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out to us via Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £32,000.00 per year Benefits: Casual dress Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay Store discount Schedule: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends School type: Crèche Day nursery Maintained nursery school Preschool Private nursery school Ability to commute/relocate: London, SW11 4GJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Licence/Certification: Level 3 Early Years / Childcare Qualification (essential) (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen International Study Contract Type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Salary: up to (phone number removed) per annum Join our team as Subject Lead at International Study Centre Aberdeen! Guide and plan efforts to ensure positive student outcomes, meeting OES requirements and Quality Code standards. Drive innovative curriculum development through University collaboration. Oversee Undergrad Foundation, Intl. Year 2, and Pre-Masters Programs. Teach up to 15hrs/wk in STEM, preferably Chemistry & Research skills. Lead your academic team to meet progression rate obligations, collaborating with senior staff and the University. Ideal candidates bring academic leadership, management experience, and HE collaboration success. Reporting to the Head of Curriculum and Progression, this role offers opportunity to shape student success! ABOUT THE ROLE 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. 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 Leadership Team Lead the performance management process with the STEM team, including Lesson Observations, facilitation of peer observations, setting outcomes and leading their annual performance review. Provide effective and efficient academic management and coordination of staff resources across the STEM team, working closely with the Head of Curriculum and Progression. Contribute towards ensuring that the recruitment of STEM staff is planned, timely and compliant. Oversee the effective operation of the STEM modules and programme review processes, and work on new programme development in collaboration with the Head of Curriculum & Progression Contribute to ensuring that the Centre is fully compliant with Study Group s, University of Aberdeen and relevant external agencies quality frameworks, policies, procedures, and codes of practice. Contribute to developing and measuring progress against actions in the Centre Action Plan (CAP). Contribute to analysing data and feedback from STEM modules and work with the Head of Curriculum and Progression to monitor progress towards progression targets, planning and implementing remedial actions where necessary. Contribute to reports, analysis and evaluation for all internal and external scrutiny processes as directed by the Head of the Centre and in collaboration with the Head of Curriculum and Progression. Work closely with the Head of Curriculum and Progression, Student Experience Manager, and the PS office to ensure that timetables and assessment schedules are delivered effectively, staff are recruited compliantly, and Professional Services (PS) and Academic staff work together as one team. Oversee the development and maintenance of the virtual learning environment (VLE), relating to STEM provision. Build relationships within the organisation and beyond with offices, agents, and sponsors. ABOUT YOU A bachelor s degree and a postgraduate qualification. A Masters or PhD in a STEM subject is desirable. Experience in providing leadership in a complex multi-disciplinary environment, with evidence of success. Experience in using situational leadership to lead and deliver change, with evidence of success. Experience in providing feedback to another person about their performance, which achieved a positive improvement. Experience in HR duties, such as delivering training and taking part in the recruitment process. Ability to delegate / distribute activities. ABOUT US Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we can provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available. ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other factor. We believe that the best person for the job should be selected based on skills and experience alone. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely. Please see our Privacy Policy. We adopt a rolling recruitment process meaning that we review applications as they are submitted. To avoid disappointment, please ensure that you apply ASAP.
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen International Study Contract Type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Salary: up to (phone number removed) per annum Join our team as Subject Lead at International Study Centre Aberdeen! Guide and plan efforts to ensure positive student outcomes, meeting OES requirements and Quality Code standards. Drive innovative curriculum development through University collaboration. Oversee Undergrad Foundation, Intl. Year 2, and Pre-Masters Programs. Teach up to 15hrs/wk in STEM, preferably Chemistry & Research skills. Lead your academic team to meet progression rate obligations, collaborating with senior staff and the University. Ideal candidates bring academic leadership, management experience, and HE collaboration success. Reporting to the Head of Curriculum and Progression, this role offers opportunity to shape student success! ABOUT THE ROLE 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. 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 Leadership Team Lead the performance management process with the STEM team, including Lesson Observations, facilitation of peer observations, setting outcomes and leading their annual performance review. Provide effective and efficient academic management and coordination of staff resources across the STEM team, working closely with the Head of Curriculum and Progression. Contribute towards ensuring that the recruitment of STEM staff is planned, timely and compliant. Oversee the effective operation of the STEM modules and programme review processes, and work on new programme development in collaboration with the Head of Curriculum & Progression Contribute to ensuring that the Centre is fully compliant with Study Group s, University of Aberdeen and relevant external agencies quality frameworks, policies, procedures, and codes of practice. Contribute to developing and measuring progress against actions in the Centre Action Plan (CAP). Contribute to analysing data and feedback from STEM modules and work with the Head of Curriculum and Progression to monitor progress towards progression targets, planning and implementing remedial actions where necessary. Contribute to reports, analysis and evaluation for all internal and external scrutiny processes as directed by the Head of the Centre and in collaboration with the Head of Curriculum and Progression. Work closely with the Head of Curriculum and Progression, Student Experience Manager, and the PS office to ensure that timetables and assessment schedules are delivered effectively, staff are recruited compliantly, and Professional Services (PS) and Academic staff work together as one team. Oversee the development and maintenance of the virtual learning environment (VLE), relating to STEM provision. Build relationships within the organisation and beyond with offices, agents, and sponsors. ABOUT YOU A bachelor s degree and a postgraduate qualification. A Masters or PhD in a STEM subject is desirable. Experience in providing leadership in a complex multi-disciplinary environment, with evidence of success. Experience in using situational leadership to lead and deliver change, with evidence of success. Experience in providing feedback to another person about their performance, which achieved a positive improvement. Experience in HR duties, such as delivering training and taking part in the recruitment process. Ability to delegate / distribute activities. ABOUT US Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we can provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available. ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other factor. We believe that the best person for the job should be selected based on skills and experience alone. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely. Please see our Privacy Policy. We adopt a rolling recruitment process meaning that we review applications as they are submitted. To avoid disappointment, please ensure that you apply ASAP.
About The Role We have a great opportunity for a Lead Early Years Educator to join our team at Longstanton Pre-school, based in Longstanton . If you are ready for the next career step to be a room lead, making the learning environment fun, enjoyable, creative for the children in your care, then this is the role for you! We are a happy and friendly pre-school that has been steadily growing over the last few years. We have a beautiful building and grounds with wonderful links with Hatton Park Primary School. The pre-school has one large purpose-built learning environment with a large entrance hall and office. It has it's owns garden area and daily access to the large school playground and wooded area. Our children are at the heart of everything we do, and our aim is for every child to be happy, full of curiosity, good humour and ready to start their school life as lifelong learners. We encourage the principles of the curiosity approach, forest school and play. We offer a free parking space within the school for the Early Years Manager. Longstanton is a village in South Cambridgeshire, England, 6 miles north-west of Cambridge city centre. Longstanton is close to the guided bus with frequent daily services from Longstanton to Cambridge and St Ives along the busway. There is also bus service links Longstanton and surrounding villages with Cambridge. What we offer: At the Early Years Alliance staff wellbeing is a key priority and we believe in offering a range of initiatives that support all of our staff: Access to a Learning Management System (LMS), 3 training days a year, plus personalised training plans for employees Family Friendly Policies, workplace pension scheme Nursery Management Information system to reduce paperwork (Family), and central admin support Microsoft Office 365 Teams, SharePoint and online support 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, additional annual leave for long service Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave Access to qualified mental health first aiders and a wide range of wellbeing support. Attendance to a National Conference, team social events and uniform Can save up to 25% on 02 Refresh Airtime Plan if getting a new phone or tablet on 02 Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme - an introduction payment of up to £100 10% discount on childcare places Job purpose: To be a proactive member of the team that provides a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment in which children are supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential. To support the Nursery Management team in delivering high quality care following policies and procedures. To be responsible for curriculum planning within the setting and to oversee the provision, in the absence of the Assistant Manager and Manager. Requirements: Minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification or equivalent. Post qualification experience in working in early education and childcare. A sound understanding of child development and children's needs with an ability to plan and implement the curriculum in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage, taking into account the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures and equality and diversity considerations You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 40 Weeks per year: 39 Virtual interview date: To be confirmed Please note our virtual interviews take place via Microsoft Teams, you may need to download this prior to your interview. About The Service The Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation. The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment. If you would like to know more about the Longstanton Pre-school, please visit the website
Jan 02, 2022
Full time
About The Role We have a great opportunity for a Lead Early Years Educator to join our team at Longstanton Pre-school, based in Longstanton . If you are ready for the next career step to be a room lead, making the learning environment fun, enjoyable, creative for the children in your care, then this is the role for you! We are a happy and friendly pre-school that has been steadily growing over the last few years. We have a beautiful building and grounds with wonderful links with Hatton Park Primary School. The pre-school has one large purpose-built learning environment with a large entrance hall and office. It has it's owns garden area and daily access to the large school playground and wooded area. Our children are at the heart of everything we do, and our aim is for every child to be happy, full of curiosity, good humour and ready to start their school life as lifelong learners. We encourage the principles of the curiosity approach, forest school and play. We offer a free parking space within the school for the Early Years Manager. Longstanton is a village in South Cambridgeshire, England, 6 miles north-west of Cambridge city centre. Longstanton is close to the guided bus with frequent daily services from Longstanton to Cambridge and St Ives along the busway. There is also bus service links Longstanton and surrounding villages with Cambridge. What we offer: At the Early Years Alliance staff wellbeing is a key priority and we believe in offering a range of initiatives that support all of our staff: Access to a Learning Management System (LMS), 3 training days a year, plus personalised training plans for employees Family Friendly Policies, workplace pension scheme Nursery Management Information system to reduce paperwork (Family), and central admin support Microsoft Office 365 Teams, SharePoint and online support 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, additional annual leave for long service Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave Access to qualified mental health first aiders and a wide range of wellbeing support. Attendance to a National Conference, team social events and uniform Can save up to 25% on 02 Refresh Airtime Plan if getting a new phone or tablet on 02 Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme - an introduction payment of up to £100 10% discount on childcare places Job purpose: To be a proactive member of the team that provides a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment in which children are supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential. To support the Nursery Management team in delivering high quality care following policies and procedures. To be responsible for curriculum planning within the setting and to oversee the provision, in the absence of the Assistant Manager and Manager. Requirements: Minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification or equivalent. Post qualification experience in working in early education and childcare. A sound understanding of child development and children's needs with an ability to plan and implement the curriculum in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage, taking into account the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures and equality and diversity considerations You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 40 Weeks per year: 39 Virtual interview date: To be confirmed Please note our virtual interviews take place via Microsoft Teams, you may need to download this prior to your interview. About The Service The Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation. The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment. If you would like to know more about the Longstanton Pre-school, please visit the website
About The Role We have a great opportunity for a Lead Early Years Educator to join our team at West Street Nursery , based in Erith . If you are ready for the next career step to be a room lead, making the learning environment fun, enjoyable, creative for the children in your care, then this is the role for you! What we offer: At the Early Years Alliance staff wellbeing is a key priority and we believe in offering a range of initiatives that support all of our staff: Access to a Learning Management System (LMS), 3 training days a year, plus personalised training plans for employees Family Friendly Policies, workplace pension scheme Nursery Management Information system to reduce paperwork (Family), and central admin support Microsoft Office 365 Teams, SharePoint and online support 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, additional annual leave for long service Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave Access to qualified mental health first aiders and a wide range of wellbeing support. Attendance to a National Conference, team social events and uniform Can save up to 25% on 02 Refresh Airtime Plan if getting a new phone or tablet on 02 Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme - an introduction payment of up to £100 10% discount on childcare places Job purpose: To be a proactive member of the team that provides a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment in which children are supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential. To support the Nursery Management team in delivering high quality care following policies and procedures. To be responsible for curriculum planning within the setting and to oversee the provision, in the absence of the Assistant Manager and Manager. Requirements: Minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification or equivalent. Post qualification experience in working in early education and childcare. A sound understanding of child development and children's needs with an ability to plan and implement the curriculum in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage, taking into account the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures and equality and diversity considerations You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 40 Weeks per year: 39 Virtual interview date: TBC Please note our virtual interviews take place via Microsoft Teams, you may need to download this prior to your interview. About The Service The Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation. The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment. If you would like to know more about this setting, please visit
Jan 02, 2022
Full time
About The Role We have a great opportunity for a Lead Early Years Educator to join our team at West Street Nursery , based in Erith . If you are ready for the next career step to be a room lead, making the learning environment fun, enjoyable, creative for the children in your care, then this is the role for you! What we offer: At the Early Years Alliance staff wellbeing is a key priority and we believe in offering a range of initiatives that support all of our staff: Access to a Learning Management System (LMS), 3 training days a year, plus personalised training plans for employees Family Friendly Policies, workplace pension scheme Nursery Management Information system to reduce paperwork (Family), and central admin support Microsoft Office 365 Teams, SharePoint and online support 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, additional annual leave for long service Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave Access to qualified mental health first aiders and a wide range of wellbeing support. Attendance to a National Conference, team social events and uniform Can save up to 25% on 02 Refresh Airtime Plan if getting a new phone or tablet on 02 Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme - an introduction payment of up to £100 10% discount on childcare places Job purpose: To be a proactive member of the team that provides a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment in which children are supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential. To support the Nursery Management team in delivering high quality care following policies and procedures. To be responsible for curriculum planning within the setting and to oversee the provision, in the absence of the Assistant Manager and Manager. Requirements: Minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification or equivalent. Post qualification experience in working in early education and childcare. A sound understanding of child development and children's needs with an ability to plan and implement the curriculum in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage, taking into account the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures and equality and diversity considerations You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 40 Weeks per year: 39 Virtual interview date: TBC Please note our virtual interviews take place via Microsoft Teams, you may need to download this prior to your interview. About The Service The Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation. The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment. If you would like to know more about this setting, please visit