Education Lead

Business Advice Centre at the University of East London (BAC); Stratford; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution located in Stratford is seeking an experienced Education Lead to spearhead the development of their medical education program. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on enhancing education within the health sector. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of medical education, strong leadership skills, and a background in healthcare training.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Commitment to diversity and inclusivity

Access to modern facilities

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications and experience in medical education.
• Experience in leading educational initiatives and curricula.
• Ability to utilize technology in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of educational delivery in medical programs.
• Establish relationships for successful course delivery.
• Oversee quality assurance processes and academic teams.

Skills

Leadership

Medical Education Expertise

Assessment Techniques

Technological Integration

Education

Postgraduate teaching qualification

Accreditation with Advance HE (FHEA or SFHEA)

Job description

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Salary

£61,580 to £70,695 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Location

Stratford Campus

Salary

£61,580 to £70,695 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Post Type

Full Time

Post Type

Fixed Term

Contract Length

24 months

Closing Date

Wednesday 09 July 2025

Interview Date

Thursday 24 July 2025

Reference

0987-25-A

University of East London

Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

HEALTH EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON

UEL is committed to expanding health provision as a major part of its portfolio and has named 2025 as ‘The Year of Health’ with plans for many outreach events involving the surrounding community and local stakeholders. The majority of our health students are from the East London area with the aim of using education to improve local health disparities.

Our students are taught in state-of-the-art modern facilities on our Stratford Health Campus that includes the Hospital & Primary Care Training Hub, first in Europe for end-to-end simulated health and social care practice. The Hub utilises cutting edge, innovative, inter-professional practice and technologies to enhance the career-focused learning of students. Facilities currently include: an intensive care ward, an Accident and Emergency Department and a Multiprofessional Healthcare Ward. Phase 2 of the Hub is currently being delivered and will provide a new home for our Baby Development Lab, one of our leading practice and research centres, alongside further specialist teaching accommodation. On average, 1 in 12 adult nursing students in London are currently studying at UEL, and 1 in 6 childcare professionals are UEL trained. The University currently offers many nursing and Allied Health programmes including: - midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry and public health.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (PART OF HEALTH, SPORT AND BIOSCIENCE - HSB)

The University is currently applying through the General Medical Council to open a medical programme in Autumn 2027. The addition of an MBBS programme to our health portfolio will enhance our overall health education provision at the University and augment the existing programmes through opportunities for inter-professional learning across the health-related programmes. This will prepare our students for diverse and dynamic NHS healthcare teams with an understanding of shared roles and multidisciplinary, community-based teams to address health inequalities through measures such as social prescribing and integrated care pathways.

We are developing an innovative curriculum, with an Access year, better suited to our local demographic and including a dynamic approach to clinical placements that will include simulation and innovative technologies.

We aim to produce adaptable, collaborative, and forward-thinking healthcare professionals who are equipped to transform the health of the local communities and beyond.

Job Purpose

The principal role of the Education Lead in the School of Medicine will be the leadership of the development of educational delivery in the School of Medicine. The role will mostly apply to the MBBS course but also include the Physician Associate (PA) and Access to MBBS (level 3) programme. They will contribute to the GMC application process and assist in establishing and maintaining the strong external relationships necessary for the successful delivery of a clinically based course. They will contribute to building and leading a strong academic team capable of delivering MBBS and PA courses to GMC standards.

About You

The ideal candidate would have:

• Excellent understanding of the specific requirements for medical education including the role of NHS/healthcare organisations, the requirements of clinical education and assessment in contemporary and emerging clinical practice, and the application of best practice and research findings to medical education including those associated with the use of technology to support learning
• Understanding of the core values of UEL and the implications for medical education at UEL, particularly those relating to widening participation in medicine and related fields
• Substantial personal role in leading major developments in medical education and the associated quality assurance processes with evidence of success, including the integration of simulation, technology and inter-professional learning
• Experience of a leadership role in undergraduate medical education, preferably in a medical school
• Acknowledged personal expertise in the application of technology to health and/or to medical education with the ability to take an academic approach to their evaluation
• Postgraduate teaching qualification and / or accreditation with Advance HE (FHEA or SFHEA)
• Evidence of research grant capture in a relevant field
• Evidence of research leadership including PGR/PhD supervision
• Scholarly contributions in a relevant field
• The ability to motivate, teach and assess students using a range of techniques (including online and distance learners) and to perform pastoral functions successfully.
  
  

Benefits Package

Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE.

We care deeply about your wellbeing, a link to our benefits can be found here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-all-academic-positions

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply today!

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At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.

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