Academic Dean (Teaching, Learning and Student Experience)
£74,887 - £81,815 per annum
A minimum of 37 hours per week
Permanent
About Us
Hartpury University is among the UK’s leading specialist higher education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Together with its subsidiary, Ofsted Outstanding Hartpury College, Hartpury offers a high quality vocationally relevant educational offer from school leavers to doctoral research students. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University sits on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to around 4,400 university and college students. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury University an ideal career choice.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here
About the Role
• The role will provide strategic vision, academic leadership and implementation of activities supporting a positive academic student experience, with a particular focus on teaching, learning and the student academic journey.
• As a part of the senior team within a small specialist organisation, the role is critical in ensuring the successful delivery of strategic priorities, working closely with academic departments and professional services to ensure implementation, and being cogniscent of the student voice.
• The role will build on the established approach to teaching and learning, driving forward a culture of applied curriculum which is industry led, and impactful to practice. Therefore, overseeing curriculum development, review and academic staff development are important aspects of this role.
• The role will include developing and formulating strategies, using a range of data and measures, to enhance the student learning experience (as measured by for example, NSS, PTES, Graduate Outcomes, continuation/retention metrics and the University’s performance in TEF and APP).
About You
• You will be an experienced higher education professional, who is a confident leader, able to engage and motivate others in line with strategic priorities. Applicants from the University and College Based Higher Education settings are welcomed.
• As a team player you will work closely with the senior team and all levels of academic and professional services staff, comfortable with strategy, implementation and review.
• You should thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment, and relish getting things done.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate resilience, drive and enthusiasm to support our staff and students to be the best they can be.
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (TPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible / hybrid working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• 35 days annual leave entitlement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Click the button below to apply online.
Click here to view the full Job Description and Person Specification
The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 21st April, 2024.
Interviews will be held on the 16th of May, 2024 (candidates invited for interview should be available to attend the full recruitment day from 8:30am until 5pm, specific timings will be confirmed at a later date).
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.