Head of the School of Psychology

£75,000 - £80,000pa plus Excellent BenefitsHybrid working with some travel to our Coventry Head Office and our UK Campuses (Birmingham, Leeds, London and Manchester)Full-Time PermanentAbout Arden University:

Arden University is amulti-award-winning, innovative universityleading the way indigital learning and higher education transformation. Our mission is to makeeducation accessible, flexible, and career-focused, empowering lifelong learners across the globe.

About the Department:

OurSchool of Psychologyhas grown significantly over the last few years, and our journey continues. Our academic team brings together extensive experience fromacademia, professional practice, and industry. Our goal is to equip our students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring they are fully prepared for employment upon graduation.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a collaborative, inspiring and student-centred leader to join us as ourHead of School for Psychologyto provide academic leadership across our psychology departments and programmes. This role will driveexcellence in teaching, assessment, and student experiencewhile fostering a supportive learning environment for both students and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the academic strategy for the School of Psychology, ensuringoutstanding teaching, feedback, and assessment practices.
• Oversee curriculum developmentand the integration ofengaging course contentanddigital learning resources.
• Enhancestudent experience, progression, and attainmentthrough innovative teaching and tailored academic support.
• Supportstaff professional developmentand promote a culture ofexcellence in academic practice.
• Drivestudent successby improvingcontinuation and completion ratesand setting targets forprogression and outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a collaborative leader with a passion for education to shape the future of psychology at our institution.

About You:

We are looking for an exceptional academic leader who possesses:

• An MSc or equivalent qualification inPsychologywithGraduate Basis for Chartership (GBC), recognised by theBritish Psychological Society (BPS).
• A clear vision ofacademic excellenceand a passion for student success.
• Strong understanding ofBritish Psychological Society (BPS)and otherProfessional, Statutory, and Regulatory Bodies (PSRB)accreditation requirements.
• A proven track record of leading academic portfolios across different levels and modes of study, ensuring highstudent experience, outcomes (TEF metrics), and satisfaction.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, includingteam building, performance management, and change leadership.
• Experience inbuilding strong relationshipsand engaging with diverse stakeholders acrosspublic, private, corporate, and voluntary sectors.
• A deep understanding of howbig data and digital technologiesare shaping the psychology and education sectors.
• Effectiveleadership skillswith the ability to inspire and develop academic teams.
• Excellentdigital capabilities and skillsto support innovation in teaching and learning.
• Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)– this is essential for the role.

Why Arden:

Join us to be part of aforward-thinking universityshaping the future ofhigher education. You will become a part of apassionate and dedicatedteam who are committed toremoving unnecessary barriers to learningand makingeducation more accessible.Our people work hard to ensure ourstudents' journeysare the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday, add the bank holiday on top, and we even throw in Christmas closure.
• A generousAviva pension plan, our contributions start at 7%.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Study any Arden course for free, with generous discount for all family and friends.
• Our‘Golden Ticket’which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education.
• Plus, othercompetitive benefits!

Our Values:

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

Closing Date:

16 March 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer tothe guidance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

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