Head of Education

Overview

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.

• Lead on the development and delivery of a financially sustainable portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Collaborate with key staff to ensure innovative programme and curriculum development, resulting in increased student satisfaction and retention.
• Contribute to the teaching and delivery of professional, undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes in the area of Education.
• Provide direction to Centres within the School, including the International Centre for Educational Leadership and the Centre of AI in Education, and liaise with external bodies such as the Higher Education Academy.
• Support the School’s central teaching agenda and act as a liaison point between the University and staff for development and teaching observation.

• Significant leadership and management experience in Compulsory/Further Education and Higher Education.
• PhD/Professional Doctorate or equivalent level qualification.
• Ability 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.Col

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