Job overview

Renaissance are looking for someone to lead the small but dynamic Renaissance Special Projects team on a fixed term contract, covering maternity, with the opportunity for the position to be made permanent. This role offers an exciting opportunity to bid for and develop new projects, run trials and research projects, project manage large scale implementation of Renaissance products in a range of situations, as well as develop and test new professional services.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee proposals for UK government bids with the team
Manage and coordinate many projects at the same time from start to finish, ensuring the correct project teams are in place so the projects may be delivered to the highest standards
Identify the needs of the projects and coordinate resources, time and materials needed to ensure all deliverables are met
Ensure all legal documents needed are created by the legal team and reviewed for deliverables and raise any questions or concerns with the legal team
Develop projects with partners, identifying education needs and addressing them
Develop and maintain a system for providing bespoke reporting for various UK projects drawing on US teams as needed
Work with Senior Project Manager on all data needs internally
Work with the Senior Special Projects Manager – International to develop an annual budget for approval and operate within it
Develop and coordinate the training and coaching of new Project Managers to ensure they can deliver projects to the highest standards. Ensure they have effective ongoing training plans in place for their teams.
Organise CPD opportunities for the team through the APM network and HR.
Monitor key performance indicators within the Special Projects team and intervene where needed.
Raise department problems and issues with the Senior Special Projects Manager-International
Maintain effective communication with all company departments through middle management meetings and professional services manager meeting and ensure the team are kept up-to-date.
• Provide quarterly/ongoing feedback to Project Managers on performance and progress against key performance indicators
Ensure adherence to GDPR standards as required
Guiding product development based on teaching experience when requested
Representing the company at conferences

Requirements

UK qualified teacher
Ability to communicate sensitive information tactfully
Understanding of literacy strategy and the education landscape
Used Accelerated Reader in a classroom or coordinated the programme (preferred)
Some demonstrable experience with project management
Data-savvy and data-driven, with the ability to learn new software quickly
Innovative and creative when tackling challenges that arise
Enthusiasm about promoting literacy for all
Happy to travel regularly (including overnight stays)
Attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational, and verbal and written communication skills
Ability to deliver presentations in both small and large group settings as well as to orient the message to the needs of the audience
Driven to succeed with a demonstrated ability to multi-task and to meet critical deliverable dates
Skilled with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
Ability to develop and inspire a highly motivated, highly ambitious team.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
Minimum of five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
UK teaching experience
Thorough knowledge of Renaissance products

Renaissance Mission

Our primary purpose is to accelerate learning for all children and adults of all ability levels and ethnic and social backgrounds, world.

To apply

Send your covering letter, outlining why you are the best person for the role and your CV to jobs@renlearn.co.uk with the title ‘Special Projects Team Manager-UK'.

Closing date: 9th November 2018

About Renaissance Learning UK Ltd

Renaissance Learning UK Ltd
14th Floor, South Quay Building, 189 Marsh Wall
London
E14 9SH
United Kingdom

+44 20 7184 4000

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Renaissance Learning UK Limited is a subsidiary of Renaissance Learning Inc., a company founded in Wisconsin (USA) in 1986. Renaissance Learning UK Ltd. is a provider of educational solutions to primary and secondary schools across the United Kingdom. Our primary purpose is to accelerate learning for all children and adults of all ability levels and ethnic and social backgrounds, worldwide. Our solutions are designed with this mission in mind.

Renaissance Learning produces software and hardware that provides teachers, principals and pupils with immediate access to information on academic performance. This information technology provides timely and reliable feedback which enhances individualised instruction, creating a better learning environment and more motivated pupils.

Renaissance Learning supports educators by providing services to ensure a successful implementation of Renaissance products. These services include professional development, consulting, training and suggestions for best practice in your classroom.

Renaissance products and services are backed by scientific research that shows that our learning solutions improve the academic achievement of all pupils, in all year levels, and in all types of schools.

Renaissance Learning acquired AlphaSmart in June 2005. AlphaSmart delivers affordable technology solutions designed to reduce the cost and complexity of computing for customers worldwide. Within the education market, our solutions help pupils improve fundamental academic skills, teachers increase classroom productivity and administrators provide greater access to technology at a low total cost of ownership. AlphaSmart deliver affordable, lightweight, rugged portable computing devices that are expandable, easy to use and manage, and provide exceptional battery life.

AlphaSmart delivers affordable technology solutions designed to reduce the cost and complexity of computing for customers worldwide. Within the education market, our solutions help students improve fundamental academic skills, teachers increase classroom productivity, and administrators provide greater access to technology at a low total cost of ownership. In markets where mobility and information gathering are key, such as writers, journalists and research professionals, rugged, easy to use computing devices enable greater efficiency and mobility.

Although a lot has changed since two Apple engineers founded the company as Intelligent Peripheral Devices, Inc. (IPD) in 1992, AlphaSmart's design principles have remained steadfast: To deliver affordable, lightweight, rugged portable computing devices that are expandable, easy to use and manage, and provide exceptional battery life.

Over the last decade, AlphaSmart has sold more than 1.2 million computer companions to customers around the world. These portable devices can be found in approximately one-half of the fifteen thousand U.S. school districts, and in the hands of a growing number of professional users who understand -- and value -- the benefits of anytime, anywhere computing.

AlphaSmart opened European offices in 1998 and localised their keyboards for the UK, Holland, Sweden, France and Germany. AlphaSmart keyboards are now recognised in the UK as an essential tool in aiding pupils with special writing needs and as a means of capturing class notes and ideas quickly and simply without the distractions of a conventional laptop.

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