Head of Education

The University of Greater Manchester is a “Teaching Intensive, Research Informed, Assessment Enabled” higher education institution whose distinctive high quality, student-focused, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes attract students from all over the world.

Due to growth in our postgraduate education student numbers and expanding research and Knowledge Exchange activities, we are looking to appoint an academic who will provide supportive and effective leadership for the School of Education.

Our staff are at the heart of everything we do: they are highly qualified and experienced in their fields, supporting their teaching practice by carrying out quality research and engaging in continuous professional development. Staff pride themselves on being highly skilled professionals that provide excellent learning, teaching and applied research and support in the provision of custom-designed, practice-led courses in numerous subject areas. Many of our programmes are accredited by the DfE and regulated by OFSTED. 

The key duties of the post holder will be to play a key role in supporting, expanding and enhancing the School of Education. Leading on the development and delivery of a financially sustainable portfolio of under-graduate and post-graduate courses. This will involve collaboration with key staff, to ensure innovative programme and curriculum development, resulting in increased student satisfaction and retention. The post holder will also be required to contribute to the teaching and delivery of Professional, undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes in the area of Education. 

In addition to leading the school on its central teaching agenda, the role-holder will provide direction to a number of Centres within the School, including research and KE (e.g. the International Centre for Educational Leadership, and the Centre of AI in Education.) The School also houses the University’s academic staff development and teaching observation function, acting as a liaison point between the Higher Education Academy and our staff.

Applicants should have significant leadership and management experience, working in Compulsory/Further Education and Higher Education. You will also possess a PhD/Professional Doctorate or equivalent level qualification, and be able to demonstrate significant contributions in the professional field.

For more information about the role or an informal chat, please contact Dr Julian Coleman – Executive Director Knowledge Exchange and Research, J.L.Coleman@greatermanchester.ac.uk

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 4th May 2026.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.  

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.  

For further information, please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job 

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