Head of Foundation Degrees - Academic Leadership

Arden University

Birmingham

Hybrid

GBP 62,000 - 73,000

Full time

8 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top
Aviva pension plan
BUPA Cash Plan
Private Medical Insurance
Perkbox benefits
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Job summary

Arden University is seeking a Head of Department for Foundation Degrees to lead a department of around 40 permanent academic staff across multiple UK campuses. You will manage Senior Lecturers and Programme Team Leaders, providing strategic academic leadership across our Foundation Degree portfolio and driving quality, performance, innovation and student success.

You will champion inclusive, student-centred approaches, use performance data to drive continuous improvement, and take ownership of

Qualifications

  • Masters degree and HE teaching qualification or Fellowship.
  • Proven leadership and team-building skills.
  • Track record of leading degree‑level programmes with strong student outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Ability to develop innovative teaching, research and industry-focused environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Department for Foundation Degrees across multiple UK campuses, shaping strategic direction.
  • Manage Senior Lecturers and Programme Team Leaders to drive quality, performance and student success.
  • Drive excellence in teaching, learning and assessment, using data to inform continuous improvement and ensure employability outcomes.

Skills

Masters degree
HE teaching qualification
Fellowship
Leadership
Programme leadership
TEF metrics
Innovative teaching
Staff recruitment

Education

PhD
Level 7 qualification

Job description

Arden University is seeking a Head of Department for Foundation Degrees to lead a department of around 40 permanent academic staff across multiple UK campuses. You will manage Senior Lecturers and Programme Team Leaders, providing strategic academic leadership across our Foundation Degree portfolio and driving quality, performance, innovation and student success.

You will champion inclusive, student-centred approaches, use performance data to drive continuous improvement, and take ownership of

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