An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Subject Leader in Education (UK and China) to join our vibrant, collaborative, creative academic community in the School of Education and lead on all aspects of our external collaborations and partnerships with international partners.
As part of the School of Education’s leadership team, the post holder will oversee and contribute to awards delivered by BSU partners, including HUHST (Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology) in China, provide support to a team of Link Tutors and work with other Subject Leaders to share the line management and development of academic staff in the School. The post holder will also contribute to co-ordinating Bath based Undergraduate awards in Education, leading enhancements to the student experience and managing change within the subject area.
Working closely with the Head of School, Head of Taught Provision and other Subject Leaders in the School of Education, the post holder will play a significant role in the success of the School, leading on the development and delivery of a new and existing applied curriculum, and making this visible externally. This role is designed to also support the School in extending and enhancing collaborative working with a range of external organisations.
Essential criteria:
- A postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline or relevant industry experience
- Successful learning and teaching experience in Higher Education in the subject or a related discipline
- Successful academic management experience
- A good command of the quality assurance landscape (student satisfaction, performance indicators, subject benchmarking, qualification frameworks, QAA codes of practice, etc.)
- Good ICT skills including the use of VLEs
Desirable criteria:
- PhD or EdD in relevant discipline
- Experience of teaching in non-UK based contexts
- Fellowship or Senior Fellowship of the HEA
- A thorough understanding of the wider HE environment and the policies and imperatives that shape it
For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Salary Grade - Starting from ££58,226 rising to £61,760 per annum
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
At Bath Spa University, we believe in the power of education to break down barriers to opportunity and to transform lives. We are the Professionally Creative for the future. Professional Creativity transcends subject disciplines, and is just as important for our sciences, education, business and law subjects as it is for our sector leading creative industries provision. We connect learners, staff and external partners with applied research and innovation. We power inclusive growth through skills development and practice based, innovation – intensive learning for all.
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- Respect
- Inclusivity
- Collaboration
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We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community. We foster inclusivity, celebrating and respecting differences. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and genders. We consider our recruitment practices to be comprehensive and unbiased; ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all.
