Head of Education Sample Clauses

Head of Education. The Head of Education takes responsibility for all programmes and activities associated with Initial Teacher Education within the Education Department and will liaise with other areas across and beyond the University to develop the teacher training Partnership. Specifically the Head of Education should: • Ensure that all ITT programmes and activities comply with the quality and standards of the University; • Review, on a regular basis, ITT course content and materials, updating it when and where required; • Review and synthesise the outcomes of research studies in ITT to develop and disseminate new insights, within the Partnership, thereby contributing to the development of thought and practice in the Partnership; • Work in conjunction with others to develop and apply subject knowledge to practice within the Partnership; • Lead and develop ITT networks by chairing and participating in Partnership committees; • Resolve problems affecting the quality of course delivery and student progress across all ITT programmes, referring more serious matters to others, as appropriate; • Develop and communicate a clear vision of ITT’s strategic direction with the Partnership; • Resolve in liaison with others, student issues/problems across ITT programmes including those relating to school experience. • Act to resolve problems within the Partnership affecting the delivery of programmes in accordance with University regulations, including quality assurance processes; • Monitor student teacher progress and retention across ITT programmes within the Partnership; • Identify opportunities for strategic development of new ITT projects and appropriate areas of activity and contribute to the development of such areas within the Partnership; • Make decisions regarding the operational aspects of ITT programmes and/or routes.

Head of Education. The Head of Education takes responsibility for all programmes and activities associated with Initial Teacher Education within the University and will liaise with other areas across and beyond the University to develop the teacher training Partnership. They will take responsibility for resolving ITT problems within the Partnership (in liaison with relevant staff), for the delivery of Partnership Training and the enhancement and development of school experience across all ITT routes. Specifically, in relation to School Direct, the Head of Education should: • Ensure that the programme complies with the quality and standards of the University; • Review and synthesise the outcomes of research studies in ITT to develop and disseminate new insights, within the Partnership, thereby contributing to the development of thought and practice in the Partnership; • Lead and develop ITT networks by chairing and participating in Partnership committees; • Resolve problems affecting the quality of course delivery and trainee progress • Develop and communicate a clear vision of ITT’s strategic direction with the Partnership; • Resolve in liaison with others, trainee issues/problems • Act to resolve problems within the Partnership affecting the delivery of programmes in accordance with University regulations, including quality assurance processes;

Head of Education. 3.1.3 Heads of Programme/Programme Co-ordinator