Dean - Teaching and Learning

• Has a significant role in the development and implementation of collaborative provision with external partners.
• Administer above Department-level warnings to undergraduate and taught postgraduate students for Academic Engagement and Fitness to Study and/or Practice and refer such cases as appropriate
• Approve suspensions, extensions and exceptional admissions arrangements for undergraduate and taught postgraduate students
• Chair relevant Progression and Awarding Board and Special Cases Meetings, and participate in relevant Sub-Committee, Panel, Corporate and Academic Board meetings to share expert knowledge to help shape the quality of teaching and learning across the institution
• Advise, read and comment on Department Teaching and Learning Plans.
• Lead on the annual planning and enhancement of Learning and Teaching processes.
• Participate for panels for new programmes and in the revalidation of programmes of degree awarding bodies, including building collaborative relationship with them
• Focuses on improving student outcomes consistent with the Office for Students benchmarks, including continuation, completion and progression
• Collaborate with the Associate Deans and Heads of Departments, Line Managers and Students to achieve set teaching and learning goals
• Ensures compliance with the OfS regulations and degree awarding body's accreditation standards by participating in Quarterly Review meetings and completing relevant documents
• Ensures compliance with the OfS regulations and degree awarding body's accreditation standards by participating in Quarterly Review meetings and completing relevant documents

• A significant record of achievement in Teaching and Learning, including a PhD
• Other higher education teaching qualification such as PGCert or SFHEA
• Relevant and current professional registration

• Significant experience at a senior leadership level, with a clear vision for education and the ability to engage others in that vision
• Proven experience in managing OfS B conditions, standards, procedures and regulations in higher education
• Significant experience working with OfS and QAA
• Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Experience of chairing departmental panels/committees and/or working groups
• Experience in developing and implementing strategy, demonstrating strategic thinking, planning, prioritisation, and delivery of change
• Awareness of changes in government and OfS/UKHE/IHE/CUC regulations, with an understanding of how to operate effectively within these frameworks
• Ability to assess opportunities for income generation through scholarship, CPD, consultancy, or professional practice
• Proven experience developing, implementing and managing effective systems, processes, policies and procedures, including planning and monitoring outcomes
• Good understanding of the institution's strategic aims and how they might be realised
• Excellent understanding of quality assurance and enhancement, particularly in relation to teaching and learning
• Good awareness and understanding of key issues affecting HEIs

• The salary for this role ranges from £80,000 to £95,000, depending on the candidate's level of experience.
• 3% annual increase per year on completion from your start date of service and on meeting KPIs
• Holiday entitlement is 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• This is a full-time, permanent position based on-site, with standard working hours of 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).
• Complimentary lunch provided as part of the staff benefits
• Trips away from the office are often required to other campuses, all travel expenses reimbursed.

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