Director of Plymouth Institute of Education

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Description:

The University of Plymouth is seeking to appoint a new Director for the Plymouth Institute of Education (PIoE). This new appointment will provide bold and strategic leadership for the Institute across all areas of its academic provision. The Institute is part of the Faculty of Arts Humanities and Business, one of three Faculties within the University, bringing together a community of thinkers and practitioners across four academic units: the School of Art, Design and Architecture, the School of Society and Culture, Plymouth Business School and Plymouth Institute of Education. The Institution is ambitious for itself and its students, striving for excellence across its Education, Research and Knowledge Exchange activities. The Institute has a long and esteemed history, educating teachers since 1946. Our undergraduate courses offer many opportunities for work-based learning, and encourage postgraduate study in a range of educational and health settings. Over 90% of our BEd graduates go straight into employment after they have graduated. Research undertaken by staff in the Institute is both excellent and highly distinctive, with its lifelong and life-wide approach; foregrounding the vital role learning plays in society and culture. Our researchers explore how and why people learn at every stage of life, from babies to the very old. The Institute has strong research links and networks across the world and a wide range of externally funded national and international research projects. Reporting to the Executive Dean, Faculty of Arts Humanities and Business, the Director role is primarily responsible for formulating and operationalising academic strategy, ensuring appropriate plans and resources are in place for their delivery. This is a truly exciting time to lead the Institute of Education, building on its existing strengths and developing new and innovative ways of taking the School forward. Approachable and visible, the Director role brings engaging leadership amidst a context of rapid change within the University and HE sector as a whole. You will need to be adept at direction setting, delegation and engaging staff in their part in delivering results for the sustainable success of the Institute, Faculty and University. Candidates are expected to be a Professor in their field who brings with them a collaborative management style, with the ability to engage staff, peers and students as you work together to deliver results. Your ability to navigate and support others through change will be critical to the success of the Institute. All activities undertaken within this role will be compliant with the University’s policies, including Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity, Ethics, Data Protection etc. We have instructed our executive search partners, Berwick Partners to advise and assist with this selection and appointment. Applications should consist of a CV accompanied by a covering letter addressing the criteria in the person specification. These can be uploaded at www.berwickpartners.co.uk/82015 Timetable The deadline for applications is 12 noon GMT on Wednesday 8th September 2021. Interviews are likely to take place on Monday 27th September 2021 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A relocation package may be available with this role. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week, the role will be for five years initially, with the potential to extend for a further two years, at which point the successful candidate will move to an appropriate substantive post. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . Candidate Pack

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

Senior Manager Scale

Package:

Permanent, Full-time

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

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together a community of thinkers and practitioners across four academic units: the School of Art, Design and Architecture, the School of Society and Culture, Plymouth Business School and Plymouth Institute of Education. The Institution is ambitious for itself and its students, striving for excellence across its Education, Research and Knowledge Exchange activities.

The Institute has a long and esteemed history, educating teachers since 1946. Our undergraduate courses offer many opportunities for work-based learning, and encourage postgraduate study in a range of educational and health settings. Over 90% of our BEd graduates go straight into employment after they have graduated. Research undertaken by staff in the Institute is both excellent and highly distinctive, with its lifelong and life-wide approach; foregrounding the vital role learning plays in society and culture. Our researchers explore how and why people learn at every stage of life, from babies to the very old. The Institute has strong research links and networks across the world and a wide range of externally funded national and international research projects.

Reporting to the Executive Dean, Faculty of Arts Humanities and Business, the Director role is primarily responsible for formulating and operationalising academic strategy, ensuring appropriate plans and resources are in place for their delivery. This is a truly exciting time to lead the Institute of Education, building on its existing strengths and developing new and innovative ways of taking the School forward.

Approachable and visible, the Director role brings engaging leadership amidst a context of rapid change within the University and HE sector as a whole. You will need to be adept at direction setting, delegation and engaging staff in their part in delivering results for the sustainable success of the Institute, Faculty and University.

Candidates are expected to be a Professor in their field who brings with them a collaborative management style, with the ability to engage staff, peers and students as you work together to deliver results. Your ability to navigate and support others through change will be critical to the success of the Institute.

All activities undertaken within this role will be compliant with the University’s policies, including Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity, Ethics, Data Protection etc.

We have instructed our executive search partners, Berwick Partners to advise and assist with this selection and appointment. Applications should consist of a CV accompanied by a covering letter addressing the criteria in the person specification. These can be uploaded at www.berwickpartners.co.uk/82015

Timetable

The deadline for applications is 12 noon GMT on Wednesday 8

th

September 2021.

Interviews are likely to take place on Monday 27

th

September 2021 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A relocation package may be available with this role.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week, the role will be for five years initially, with the potential to extend for a further two years, at which point the successful candidate will move to an appropriate substantive post.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .

Candidate Pack

A8051

Senior Manager Scale

0

0

Academic/Research

Wed, 8 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Permanent, Full-time

37

FR Permanent Fulltime All Year

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

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Plymouth University
Website : http://www.plymouth.ac.uk