Deputy Dean - Teaching and Learning

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 74,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Dean - Teaching and Learning

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £73,402 (Fixed)

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

University College Birmingham has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked ninth in the 2024 Guardian League Tables and 67th in the World QS University Rankings 2024.

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 University College Birmingham.

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 UCB, 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
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • 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.

UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

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