Dean of Learning and Teaching

drive measurable improvements in student outcomes and staff capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance
  • Oversee the quality assurance of all learning and teaching activities in line with OfS B Conditions, TEF, and the Advance HE Professional Standards Framework.
  • Lead the quality assurance of learning and teaching through the design of appropriate teaching observations and content audits to ensure high academic standards and enhance teaching quality.
  • Provide clear, developmental feedback to academic staff and work collaboratively to implement improvements in teaching and assessment.
  • Produce reports and recommendations for the Academic Board and Quality Committees.
• Curriculum Development and Review
  • Lead the design, development, and validation of new programmes, to include providing expert guidance and training to colleagues on innovative and evidence-informed curriculum and assessment design
  • Co‑ordinate cross‑institutional consultation and stakeholder engagement
  • Oversee cyclical curriculum review processes
• Academic Policy and Best Practice Development
  • Lead the creation, review, and implementation of best practice guidance and policies covering all aspects of learning and teaching.
  • Ensure policies are compliant, current, and effectively communicated across the institution.
  • Support the integration of digital learning tools, inclusive teaching practices, and effective curriculum design.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
  • Lead the design and delivery of CPD programmes aligned to the Advance HE Professional Standards Framework.
  • Coordinate staff development days to promote teaching excellence and innovation.
  • Facilitate pathways for staff to achieve professional recognition (e.g., HEA Fellowship) and ongoing skills progression.
• Scholarship and Innovation
  • Develop and lead the institutional strategy for the FSB Research Centre, fostering engagement with scholarship and research-informed teaching.
  • Establish and chair a Learning and Teaching Forum to encourage cross-departmental collaboration and sharing of innovative practice.
  • Support the dissemination of research outputs, case studies, and scholarly work within and beyond the institution.
• Student Performance and Enhancement
  • Analyse student performance data at institutional and programme levels to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Collaborate with the Dean of School and Vice Principal to design and implement targeted enhancement strategies.
  • Monitor the impact of interventions and report progress to senior leadership and relevant committees.
• PG Cert HE Oversight
  • Provide strategic leadership for the design, delivery, and evaluation of the PG Cert in Higher Education.
  • Drive participation and completion rates among academic staff and assess the programme’s impact on teaching practice.
• Leadership and Management
  • Line manage Programme Leaders, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance oversight.
  • Oversee the Library function across all campuses, ensuring resources effectively support teaching, learning, and research.
  • Provide strategic oversight of the Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) system, using data insights to enhance student engagement, retention, and success.

Person Specification

Essential:

• A Master’s degree (PhD or EdD desirable).
• Fellowship (or above) of Advance HE (or willingness to achieve within 12 months).
• Significant experience in curriculum design and teaching enhancement in higher education.
• Demonstrable experience in leading academic teams and managing staff performance.
• Evidence of developing and implementing successful CPD or staff development initiatives.