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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
You will be a confident and collaborative leader possessing either a first or higher degree/post-graduation qualification along with substantial experience in teaching English for academic purposes and working with international students within a higher education setting.
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If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Stephen Giles via email at sjgiles@harper-adams.ac.uk
Application Procedure:
All applications should be completed and submitted using the Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme at http://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk To be completed no later than midnight on 23 September 2026
Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk
This position is not expected to meet the criteria required for the University to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applications from candidates who need sponsorship to work in the UK will be assessed in line with the requirements outlined in the recruitment documentation. All hiring decisions will follow the guidance set by UK Visas and Immigration
£39,906 to £44,746 pro rata, per annum (The point of entry will be dependent upon relevant qualifications and experience)
