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UCB is seeking a dynamic leader with
a proven track record of delivery to take up the new role of Deputy Dean
(Teaching, Learning and Digital) joining a team within the newly created School
of Health, Sport and Food. As Deputy Dean (Teaching, Learning and Digital), you
will take lead responsibility for the school’s implementation of the teaching
and learning strategy, ensuring that the full curriculum is engaging and
industry-focused, incorporating online learning and digital technology as well
as more traditional teaching methods. You will lead on embedding outstanding
teaching practice across the Further and Higher Education curriculum, ensuring
that all students achieve their potential and you will have specific leadership
responsibility for working with colleagues across UCB to reduce inequalities in
outcomes for students from diverse backgrounds.
You will be part of a new leadership team comprising an
Executive Dean and two further Deputy Deans for 1) Strategy, Recruitment and
Innovation and 2) Quality and Student Experience leading a large school bringing
together departments containing Health and Nutrition, Education, Social Care
and Community; Sport, Culinary Arts and Bakery, covering a range of disciplines
in further and higher education.
This is a critical role within UCB and requires an
inspirational individual able to collaborate with colleagues across the
institution, including the recently appointed Deputy Dean (Teaching, Learning
and Digital) in the new School of Business, Tourism and Creative Industries.
A key aspect of the role will be the development and
integration of digital solutions to improve and enrich the teaching, learning
and assessment of all students, helping to raise levels of attainment and close
identified attainment gaps. In addition, you will contribute to improvements of
the wider student experience through the skilful deployment of digital
technology to ensure our students develop appropriate general and specialist
digital skills that are vital for learning, life and work in an increasingly
digitised world.
University College Birmingham provides a strong focus on
student preparation for the job market through vocational education. We offer a
diverse mix of further and higher education courses, including apprenticeships,
ranging from level 2 to 7 (our HE/FE split is 70/30) This is underpinned by our
established accreditation agreement with the University of Birmingham, who
validate some of our Higher Education provision.
We are aspirational, high-performing and teaching focussed
with a clear vision aligned to continuous improvement, innovation, creativity,
and high-quality student experience. Our financial performance is very strong
and our investment in our estate has been realised by the opening of our new
teaching campus in February 2020; the latest phase of a £130 million investment
into the University since 2014.
You will be a credible senior leader with experience gained
in the Further and/or Higher Education sectors, as well as a particular
academic discipline. You will have the ability to translate the University
vision into outstanding teaching across all of the disciplines within your
portfolio.
We want to hear from candidates with strong curriculum
leadership skills at a senior level, leading diverse teams to successful
outcomes, strong collaborative working skills, the ability to drive and
interpret strategy and lead by personal and professional example.
In return, we can offer a fantastic working environment in
an institution with big ambitions. Our small size means that you can have a
significant influence from day one. You’ll also get all of the great benefits
of being a member of staff at UCB, including a competitive salary, generous
annual leave, private health, generous contributory pension scheme and access
to our fantastic campus facilities in the heart of Birmingham.
How do I Apply?
You will need to submit a CV (maximum 4 sides) and a cover
letter (maximum 2 sides) setting out specifically how you meet the requirements
of the role. You should use font size 11pt. An informal telephone conversation
can be arranged by appointment with a member of the Executive Management Team
by emailing n.baker@ucb.ac.uk
Please submit your completed application to n.baker@ucb.ac.uk by no later than
noon on Monday 31st
August 2020.
Interviews are likely to held (potentially online in the
first instance) on 10th September 2020.
Click here for job description and person specification
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