Head of Department

About the School

The School of Childhood and Social Care brings together expertise across psychology, education, counselling, social work, and international relations to improve lives across East London and beyond.

Our three academic departments are:

• Social Work, Counselling and Social Care
• Psychology and Human Development
• Education

The School educates the next generation of educators, psychologists, social workers, counsellors and community leaders, delivering research-informed and practice-based education that is grounded in social justice.

About the Department of Social Work, Counselling and Social Care

The department includes three subject areas, or ‘clusters’, and the following courses: BSc Counselling, MA Counselling and Psychotherapy, MSc/MA Counselling and Coaching (all of our counselling courses are accredited by the BACP), BA Social Work, BA Youth Work, MA Youth and Community Work, MA Social Work (all of our Social Work courses are accredited by Social Work England), BA Psychosocial Studies, BA Politics and International Relations, and MSc NGO and Development Management.

About the Job

The role will involve leading and managing the Department of Social Work, Counselling and Social Care, delivering excellence across the full portfolio of academic programmes and activities, within the context of the operational and strategic development of the School, and in support of the achievement of the School’s KPIs and UEL’s Vision 2028. As Head of Department, you will be part of the School’s Executive Team.

About You

You will have: A doctoral-level and/or professional qualifications and relevant experience, and evidence of scholarship in the form of recent publications. Evidence of leadership and management of course team(s) in higher education including experience of curriculum development and management of relevant programmes; development of practice-based learning and authentic assessment strategies; and risk management. Experience of validation, quality assurance and review with students, professional bodies and employers. Ability to engage in strategic planning that leads to growth. Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skill, an ability to work and deliver against deadlines, and to motivate and develop others. Demonstrate an understanding of, equal opportunities issues within a diverse and multicultural environment.