Job Title: Deputy Dean - Teaching and Learning
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £73,402 (Fixed)
Job type: Permanent, Full-time
The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs.
The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.
The University works in partnership with one of the UK's leading Universities. A member of the Russell Group, the partner University is ranked 9th in The Guardian 2024 league table with an international reputation for research and teaching quality. The partner University not only accredits many of the University's undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, but also works on a number of collaborative projects to support development of higher education and widen access within the West Midlands.
The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and innovative academic leader to take on the role of Deputy Dean - Teaching and Learning at the University.
As Deputy Dean, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the learning experience across our School of Engineering, Digital & Sustainable Construction. You will lead the implementation of the University's Learning and Teaching Strategy, ensuring that our curriculum is engaging, industry-focused, and supports the success of a diverse student body.
You will have experience in academic leadership, particularly in embedding teaching excellence, digital innovation, and quality enhancement. You will be instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, piloting new pedagogical innovations, and ensuring that our teaching meets regulatory requirements.
At the University, we are committed to equality, diversity, and student success. We welcome applications from candidates who understand the challenges faced by our students and are passionate about creating an inclusive and high-quality learning environment.
If you are ready to make a transformational impact in teaching and learning, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits:
* Generous allocation of annual leave
o 38 days' paid leave per year
o 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
* Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
o Employer Contributions - 28.6%
* Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
* Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
* Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
* Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
* A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle.
* Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
* Free on-site gym membership
Extra Information:
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
Closing Date: Sunday 13th April 2025.
Interview Dates: TBC.
Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.
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