Liaise with BCU Centre for Academic Success staff in Birmingham in order to develop in-country pre-sessional English Language learning and testing in PR China. Ensure parity of testing standards between the test delivered in China and CfAS’s provision. Lead on the development of BCU English tests in Wuhan, and conduct the testing on a regular basis in order to support direct recruitment to BCU. Devise in-session support that will be available to students at BIFCA over the period of the whole programme undertaken in China. Working closely with the BIFCA Assistant Dean, actively promote students’ progression to study in the UK through the 2+2 progression route. Be responsible for the Individual Performance Review process for all English Language Tutors working at BIFCA. Staff management To ensure successful recruitment and retention of up to 20 suitably qualified English language staff; and management of this team to ensure that required levels of English Language performance by BIFCA students are met at each stage. Plan, monitor and manage any devolved English Language budgets effectively in conjunction with the BIFCA Assistant Dean and BCU Financial Controller in Birmingham. Identify staff development opportunities for all English Language Tutors working at BIFCA Others Have an in-depth understand of the UKVI regulations in terms of the English language requirements for visa purposes. Any other duties as appropriate to the role and agreed with the BIFCA Assistant Dean. Additional Key Requirements: Managing people and resources Manage teams delivering English Language Teaching within BIFCA in an intercultural context with the additional challenge of bi-lingual English/Mandarin communications. Communication Communicate complex information to a wide variety of audiences in order to influence, achieve change where necessary and deliver results. Produce clear written communications including reports and committee papers. Teamwork and collaborative working Lead teams within areas of responsibility and act to resolve conflicts within and between teams, and between BIFCA/BCU processes. Ensure that teams within BIFCA and the wider University work effectively together. Initiative, problem solving and decision making
Liaise with BCU Centre for Academic Success staff in Birmingham in order to develop in-country pre-sessional English Language learning and testing in PR China. Ensure parity of testing standards between the test delivered in China and CfAS’s provision. Lead on the development of BCU English tests in Wuhan, and conduct the testing on a regular basis in order to support direct recruitment to BCU. Devise in-session support that will be available to students at BIFCA over the period of the whole programme undertaken in China. Working closely with the BIFCA Assistant Dean, actively promote students’ progression to study in the UK through the 2+2 progression route. Be responsible for the Individual Performance Review process for all English Language Tutors working at BIFCA. Staff management To ensure successful recruitment and retention of up to 20 suitably qualified English language staff; and management of this team to ensure that required levels of English Language performance by BIFCA students are met at each stage. Plan, monitor and manage any devolved English Language budgets effectively in conjunction with the BIFCA Assistant Dean and BCU Financial Controller in Birmingham. Identify staff development opportunities for all English Language Tutors working at BIFCA Others Have an in-depth understand of the UKVI regulations in terms of the English language requirements for visa purposes. Any other duties as appropriate to the role and agreed with the BIFCA Assistant Dean. Additional Key Requirements: Managing people and resources Manage teams delivering English Language Teaching within BIFCA in an intercultural context with the additional challenge of bi-lingual English/Mandarin communications. Communication Communicate complex information to a wide variety of audiences in order to influence, achieve change where necessary and deliver results. Produce clear written communications including reports and committee papers. Teamwork and collaborative working Lead teams within areas of responsibility and act to resolve conflicts within and between teams, and between BIFCA/BCU processes. Ensure that teams within BIFCA and the wider University work effectively together. Initiative, problem solving and decision making