Academic Dean (Teaching, Learning and Student Experience)

A minimum of 37 hours per week

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. Providing world-class facilities to around 4,400 university and college students. Hartpury is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality and has 97% graduate employability. 

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. 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 ED&I, please click here 

About the Role 

• Provide strategic vision, academic leadership, implementation of activities supporting a positive academic student experience, particular focus on teaching, learning and the student academic journey.
• Part of the senior team within a small specialist organisation, the role is critical in ensuring successful delivery of strategic priorities, working closely with academic departments and professional services to ensure implementation, being cogniscent of the student voice.
• Build on the established approach to teaching and learning, driving forward a culture of applied curriculum which is industry led, impactful to practice. Therefore, overseeing curriculum development, review and academic staff development are important aspects of this role.
• 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 

• Experienced higher education professional, 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.
• Work closely with the senior team and all levels of academic and professional services staff, comfortable with strategy, implementation and review.
• Thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment, and relish getting things done. 
• Successful candidate will demonstrate resilience, drive and enthusiasm to support our staff and students.  

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 or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post.  

Click here to view the full Job Description and Person Specification 

The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 21^st April, 2024.

Interviews will be held on the 16^th of May, 2024 (candidates invited for interview should be available to attend the full recruitment day from 8:30am until 5pm). 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.

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