Associate Dean - Higher Education

Associate Dean – Higher Education – Permanent – Central London

Role: Associate Dean – Foundation Levels

Department: Academic

Reporting to: Course Directors

Direct reports: Associate Deans

Location: Central London (multiple campuses)

Salary: Competitive – DOE – up to £65k per annum

Contract: Permanent – must have availability during evenings and weekends

The Role

As an Associate Dean in Foundation Levels, you will be a motivated individual who understands the value of good communications, management, quality assurance and the development of best practice in learning and teaching. You will have relevant experience of developing and managing programmes at foundation levels with the ability to lead a range of academic staff.

You will oversee the quality of the teaching on all programmes within the department and will work with teams to build best practice and to support high rates of student achievement, engagement and satisfaction.

You will seek to involve internal and external stakeholders in supporting and enhancing curriculum development and delivery and work collaboratively with partner institutions to develop and enhance the curriculum. Being aware of the latest developments in pedagogic theory, education practice and UK HE policy; and being able to share and implement these insights is vital.

You will have a relevant profile, professional achievements, and proven expertise in the practical aspects of the subjects along with excellent industry connections.

The role involves taking responsibility for the management, academic direction, and performance of the academic portfolio within designated programmes.

You will be expected to be:

• A visionary leader who thinks innovatively and creatively, whilst commanding the support and respect of both academic and professional staff
• Oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives in learning, teaching and play a key role in further enhancing our brand reputation and awareness.
• On a day-to-day level you will show leadership, direct operations, develop colleagues and grow the department
• Be target driven, familiar with the implementation and analysis of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and demonstrate academic integrity
• Be a member of the College Senior Leadership Team (SMT) and will deputize for the Academic Deans, as and when appropriate
• Work alongside the other Academic Deans of the college and will participate in teaching, as per operational requirements
• Contribute to the overarching aim of creating better opportunities with and for students, enabling more to achieve their goals. The role focuses specifically on removing inequalities that exist for students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds, through institutional change programmes and bespoke student support initiatives

The Associate Dean will be:

• Forward-looking, with the ability to horizon-scan and plan
• Identify dependencies, anticipate potential risks, issues, challenges, and opportunities, and will take appropriate action as required
• Provide effective leadership and management of teaching excellence and student success to enable the achievement of the relevant College targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) with oversight of the area of Quality Assurance for all programmes of study.

Benefits:

• A flexible working model – we encourage flexible working to aid productivity and a healthy work-life balance.
• My Rewards Hub – handpicked discounts and deals from a wide and ever-growing list of providers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – a dedicated 24/7 access platform
• We support and promote our colleagues in achieving various academic and CPD opportunities via PGCertHE and Advanced HE followships.
• Training & Development opportunities on offer – this ranges from digital badges, in-house workshops and seminars hosted by world renowned subject matter experts.
• A great Refer-A-Friend (RAF) scheme in operation.
• Socials via ‘GOSH’: We love to celebrate events, our successes, recognise our colleagues for their contribution.
• Eye Care Vouchers

Qualifications/Education

• Educated to degree level (minimum. Ideally holding a Doctorate in relevant field such as creative, business, social sciences, graphic design, fashion)
• Teaching qualification or demonstrable professional experience.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
• Higher Degree/Professional Qualification in Management or Education is desirable

APPLY TODAY – please submit your full CV. If shortlisted, we will be in contact with you within 24 hours. We are looking to interview successful candidates immediately, so please don’t delay in applying!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

Please note we do not offer sponsorship, and you must have the Right to Work in the UK. You must also have or be willing to obtain a Child Workforce Enhanced DBS Certificate and ensure this is registered on the update service.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

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Associate Dean – Higher Education – Permanent – Central London