Senior Lecturer in Dental Hygiene Therapy - (Course Director)

Canterbury Christ Church University; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is looking for a Course Director for their BSc in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy. Responsibilities include managing the programme, ensuring compliance with GDC standards, and leading innovative curriculum design. The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical settings and higher education, fostering strong partnerships with clinical providers. This role provides flexibility with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Innovative educational environment

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in clinical practice and higher education.
• Proven leadership in programme management and academic quality assurance.
• Strong commitment to patient safety and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a new BSc in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy.
• Ensure high-quality, GDC-accredited curriculum delivery.
• Oversee resource management and workforce organisation.

Skills

Leadership in curriculum design

Collaboration with clinical partners

Commitment to clinical governance

Education

Registered dental professional with GDC

Job description

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Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

Background of department/role

An excellent opportunity to lead and develop a new and innovative BSc in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy at Canterbury Christ Church University.

The Course Director for Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy provides strategic and academic leadership for the BSc DHDT programme. The postholder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, GDC-accredited curriculum that integrates clinical excellence with academic rigour. They oversee all aspects of programme planning, teaching, assessment and quality assurance, ensuring compliance with institutional and national regulatory frameworks. As the academic and clinical lead, the Programme Director manages the DHDT teaching team, promoting excellence in education, clinical practice and student support.

The role involves leading curriculum innovation, embedding technology-enhanced learning and maintaining strong relationships with clinical partners and stakeholders. They ensure that clinical governance, patient safety and professional standards are upheld throughout the student journey.

Additionally, the postholder oversees resource management, budgetary planning and workforce organisation to support programme sustainability and growth. Working collaboratively across the Canterbury and Medway campuses, they ensure consistency of learning experience and outcomes. Ultimately, the Programme Director plays a central role in developing the next generation of dental professionals through compassionate leadership, educational innovation and continuous quality improvement.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will be an experienced dental professional, registered with the General Dental Council, with a strong background in both clinical practice and higher education. You will bring proven leadership in curriculum design, programme management and academic quality assurance within dental or allied health education. A commitment to maintaining high standards of clinical governance, patient safety and professional ethics is essential.

The role requires someone skilled in collaboration, able to build strong partnerships across campuses with clinical providers and with regulatory bodies such as the GDC. You will be a visionary and compassionate leader, dedicated to developing innovative, evidence-based education that prepares the next generation of dental professionals.

Salary

Salary is negotiable within the advertised range. Additional benefits or compensation may be considered for outstanding applicants.

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is hybrid. Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the service being delivered and to the needs of our students, staff and stakeholders. It is expected that the majority of your working time will be spent on campus.

How to apply

Start date for applications: 30/10/25
Closing date for applications: 21/11/25
Interviews are to be held: 01/12/25

To apply: contact [e-mail] (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05861. Please note Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered. Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University's redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.

For more information about this role, please view the job description via the attachments link above.

Location

Canterbury: North Holmes Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1QU

Medway: Rowan Williams Court, 30 Pembroke Court, Chatham Maritime, Kent, ME4 4UF