Head of School – Screen & Film at BIMM University
Job Description
At BIMM University, we’re more than just an educational institution; we’re a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Our commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets us apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of School to lead and ensure the delivery of outstanding learning, teaching, and assessment practices. As the Head of School, you will have a pivotal role in providing leadership within your specialist area of Film and supporting the Dean of Music in driving 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.
- Support marketing and recruitment strategies by actively participating in open days and other events, showcasing the strengths and opportunities within your subject area.
- Lead and manage the collection, monitoring, and analysis of data to inform strategic decisions and report on key outcomes, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability for your school.
- Oversee financial planning and management of the curriculum related school budget to ensure efficient learning, teaching, assessment and enhancement allocation and utilisation of resources.
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.
If you are a visionary leader with a passion for higher education and Film, we invite you to join us in shaping the student success.
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Why BIMM University?
We are a values led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do:
In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:
- 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
- SMART pension
- A comprehensive benefits package
We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation.
We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students, therefore all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.
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