Teaching and Learning Manager

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks a dynamic individual to lead the Teaching, Learning, and Student Experience team. This pivotal role involves managing staff and resources while developing innovative teaching strategies in collaboration with academic professionals. The successful candidate will foster a team-oriented culture and ensure compliance with university policies. The university promotes a flexible working environment and offers a supportive atmosphere for all employees. If you are passionate about enhancing student experiences and leading educational initiatives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Excellent health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave entitlement

Additional paid leave during Christmas closure

Discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in managing educational programs and staff.
• Ability to develop effective teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative requirements for the Teaching & Learning team.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement teaching strategies.

Skills

Administrative Management

Teaching Strategies Development

Cross-Organizational Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

About The School Of Arts, Languages And Cultures (SALC)

As one of the largest groups of students, teachers, and researchers in arts and languages worldwide, SALC is a place to inspire and be inspired.

Find out more: About - School of Arts, Languages and Cultures - The University of Manchester

The Role

This role is part of the School Teaching, Learning and Student Experience (TLSE) team, responsible for supporting students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programs.

The successful candidate will manage and lead the administrative requirements, staff, budgets, and resources of the Teaching & Learning sub-team, ensuring compliance with university policies and regulations.

You will develop effective teaching and learning strategies in collaboration with academic and professional colleagues and help implement these strategies across the wider TLSE team.

The role involves significant cross-organizational collaboration within SALC, the faculty, and the university to deliver high-quality, student-focused services and foster a team-oriented culture.

Refer to the Further Particulars document for the person specification and additional role details. This is a school-level management position within the broader teaching and learning management structure.

The Team

The team reporting to this role includes:

• 2 Teaching & Learning Officers (direct line management)
• 10 TLSE Coordinators
• 16 TLSE Administrators
• 8 TLSE Assistants

What You Will Get in Return

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Excellent health and wellbeing services, including Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Additional paid leave during Christmas closure
• Discounts at major retailers

When completing your application, please refer to the job description and person specification in the Further Particulars, as these are integral to the shortlisting process.

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. All appointments are made on merit.

Our university supports flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.

Note: We cannot respond to inquiries, accept CVs, or applications from recruitment agencies. Any CVs from agencies will be considered a gift.

Contact Details

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:

Name: Emma Wilson, Head of Teaching, Learning & Student Experience

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries: [e-mail]

Technical support: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy closes at midnight on the specified deadline. Please review the Further Particulars for the person specification criteria.