Head of Learning, Teaching and Student Experience
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Position Overview & Specifications
The University of South Wales (USW) takes pride in being a vocationally focused University, preparing students for jobs in key sectors in Wales and beyond. We have an ambitious 2030 strategic plan for growth, sustainability, and excellence in student outcomes that have included the reshaping of our faculty structures and the creation of Heads of Subject, who will lead our subject teams in providing the highest levels of student outcomes and developing industryready graduates. The Faculty of Business and Creative Industries (FBCI) is one of three faculties at USW. Offering courses in subject areas such as Law, Business Management, Music and Drama, Film and Professional Development and supporting over 6,000 students across more than 90 courses.
The role will require travel between the University’s campus sites in Treforest, Cardiff and Newport.
The Head of Learning, Teaching and Student Experience will make the learning experience of all students outstanding through high quality teaching and learning and effective partnership with students. You will develop, lead and implement plans for enhancement that demonstrably improve the quality of learning and teaching across the Faculty and USW, contributing to delivery of Strategy 2030 and Curriculum 2030.
This is a full time, permanent position, and there will be two posts.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Mark.Jackson@southwales.ac.uk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head of Learning, Teaching and Student Experience roles across University of South Wales's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £64,946 - £64,946 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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