OVERVIEW This role focuses on providing senior academic leadership for teaching and learning within an International Study Centre linked to the University of Cumbria and Liverpool Hope University. The position operates in a remote UK context and sits within a broader organisation dedicated to delivering international education pathways, language experiences, and university services. The Head of Learning & Teaching plays a central role in ensuring that academic provision aligns with partner university expectations and supports international student success. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Provide strategic oversight of teaching and learning within the International Study Centre – Lead the operational delivery of teaching and learning activities at the International Study Centre REQUIREMENTS WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS High-quality teaching and learning are essential to the success of international pathway programmes, where students are transitioning into new academic cultures and systems. This role helps ensure that academic standards, student experience, and partner university expectations are aligned. Strong leadership in this area directly contributes to student progression, institutional reputation, and sustainable international partnerships. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Clearly demonstrate your experience in academic leadership within higher education, particularly where teaching quality and student outcomes were a core focus. – Emphasise any work you have done with international students or pathway-style programmes, highlighting your understanding of their academic and transitional needs. – Show how you have balanced strategic thinking with operational delivery, using concise examples of initiatives you have led or improved. – Tailor your application to reflect the collaborative nature of working with multiple university partners and external stakeholders. – In your cover letter, connect your educational values to the organisation’s mission of transforming lives through innovative and collaborative education services.