Manager of English Language Support Team

As Head of English Language Support, you will provide strategic leadership for all English language support activities across the University. Leading a team of specialist staff, you will oversee the design, development and delivery of English language programmes.,

• Lead and manage the English Language Support Team, including staffing, recruitment, performance and budget management.
• Support UKVI compliance processes associated with the University's sponsor licence responsibilities.
• Assess the language abilities of prospective international students and Visiting Researchers, advising academic colleagues on suitability for admission.
• Promote inclusive practices and support academic colleagues in developing effective approaches to teaching, assessment and student engagement.
• Create and develop online learning resources through Moodle and SharePoint platforms.
• Work closely with Student Services and academic colleagues to design and deliver induction and transition support for international students.
• Monitor student progress and provide targeted interventions where additional language support is required.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the University to enhance international student wellbeing, integration and academic achievement.
• Lead the professional development and training of the English Language Support Team.
• Contribute to the delivery of the University's International Plan and support overseas partnerships and international projects.