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Head of School - Screen & Film, BIMM University

  •  South East
  •  Â£50k+
  •  Full time
  •  Closes February 9, 2025
  •  Lee Flaherty
  •  careers@bimm.co.uk
  • #Film

Description

Job Description

About the role:

As Head of School you lead and oversee the delivery of high-quality learning, teaching, and assessment practices. In this role, you will provide essential leadership within your specialist area of Film, working closely with the Dean of Film to support and enhance student success.

What You'll Do:

  • Strategically contribute to the development and implementation of plans aimed at enhancing student and graduate outcomes at the campus level, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
  • Work collaboratively with the Dean of Film to devise and implement local initiatives that broaden access and participation, enrich the induction process, and elevate the international student experience.
  • Lead curriculum quality assurance, championing teaching and assessment excellence to ensure the curriculum's continuous enhancement and relevance.
  • Advocate passionately for your subject area, elevating its profile across the campus through innovative curriculum enhancement and strategic engagement.
  • Drive teaching excellence by recruiting and developing highly skilled lecturers, ensuring they are equipped to deliver outstanding educational experiences.
  • Promote a culture of excellence and collaboration by facilitating the exchange of best practices and effectively addressing any teaching or curriculum delivery challenges.
  • Manage performance and disciplinary processes with discretion, advancing matters appropriately to ensure a positive and productive working environment.
  • Represent your subject area with integrity in governance forums, actively contributing to university committees to influence decision-making and policy development.
  • Champion student well-being, proactively addressing concerns and ensuring a supportive academic environment that fosters student success.
  • Participate in university processes to enhance the academic character of the institution, demonstrating leadership and a commitment to academic excellence.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

  • A Postgraduate Degree or equivalent qualifications/industry experience in the subject area.
  • A teaching qualification relevant to higher education or Fellowship of Advance HE.
  • Evidence of subject expertise and industry engagement.
  • Experience in leadership and management within higher education.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in curriculum development and teaching quality improvement.
  • Experience teaching in a higher education context.
  • Understanding of relevant compliance and regulatory issues in higher education.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

How to Apply

Please apply via our website.

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