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The Dean of Learning and Teaching will play a pivotal role in the development of new programmes and shaping and enhancing teaching excellence and scholarship across the institution. This postholder will ensure that all learning, teaching, and assessment activities align with OfS B conditions, the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), and the Advance HE Professional Standards Framework. The role will lead curriculum development, continuous professional development, promote innovation in pedagogy, and drive measurable improvements in student outcomes and staff capability. Key Responsibilities 1. Quality Assurance Oversee the quality assurance of all learning and teaching activities in line with OfS B Conditions, TEF, and the Advance HE Professional Standards Framework. Lead the quality assurance of learning and teaching through the design of appropriate teaching observations and content audits to ensure high academic standards and enhance teaching quality. Provide clear, developmental feedback to academic staff and work collaboratively to implement improvements in teaching and assessment Produce reports and recommendations for the Academic Board and Quality Committees. 2. Curriculum Development and review Lead the design, development, and validation of new programmes, to include providing expert guidance and training to colleagues on innovative and evidence-informed curriculum and assessment design Co-ordinate cross-institutional consultation and stakeholder engagement Oversee cyclical curriculum review processes 3. Academic Policy and Best Practice Development Lead the creation, review, and implementation of best practice guidance and policies covering all aspects of learning and teaching. Ensure policies are compliant, current, and effectively communicated across the institution. Support the integration of digital learning tools, inclusive teaching practices, and effective curriculum design. 4. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Lead the design and delivery of CPD programmes aligned to the Advance HE Professional Standards Framework. Coordinate staff development days to promote teaching excellence and innovation. Facilitate pathways for staff to achieve professional recognition (e.g., HEA Fellowship) and ongoing skills progression. 5. Scholarship and Innovation Develop and lead the institutional strategy for the FSB Research Centre, fostering engagement with scholarship and research-informed teaching. Establish and chair a Learning and Teaching Forum to encourage cross-departmental collaboration and sharing of innovative practice. Support the dissemination of research outputs, case studies, and scholarly work within and beyond the institution. 6. Student Performance and Enhancement Analyse student performance data at institutional and programme levels to identify trends and areas for improvement. Collaborate with the Dean of School and Vice Principal to design and implement targeted enhancement strategies. Monitor the impact of interventions and report progress to senior leadership and relevant committees. 7. PG Cert HE Oversight Provide strategic leadership for the design, delivery, and evaluation of the PG Cert in Higher Education. Drive participation and completion rates among academic staff and assess the programmes impact on teaching practice. 8. Leadership and Management Line manage Programme Leaders, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance oversight. Oversee the Library function across all campuses, ensuring resources effectively support teaching, learning, and research. Provide strategic oversight of the Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) system, using data insights to enhance student engagement, retention, and success. Person Specificatio Essential: A Masters degree (PhD or EdD desirable). Fellowship (or above) of Advance HE (or willingness to achieve within 12 months). Significant experience in curriculum design and teaching enhancement in higher education. Demonstrable experience in leading academic teams and managing staff performance. Evidence of developing and implementing successful CPD or staff development initiatives. Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data to inform decisions. Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Desirable: Experience in delivering and overseeing PG Cert or similar academic development programmes. A track record of scholarly activity or published research in learning and teaching Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person TPBN1_UKTJ

Fairfield School of Business (FSB) is an OfS-registered higher education provider with four leaning facilities located in economic centres across England. We work with communities and employers to offer a high quality, enriching academic experiences that lead to genuine professional advancement. Foremostly a specialist provider in business and management, FSB is opening new lines of provision in subject areas aligned to regional interests, such as counselling, criminology and computer science. We are recruiting academic governors to serve on FSBs Academic Board to ensure effective oversight of higher education delivery and academic quality. Candidates will have verifiable academic and/or commercial expertise in any subject areas where FSB promotes its education, and will be expected to robustly challenge assurances from the senior academic and programme management teams. This will include: critically reviewing FSBs frameworks for securing and maintaining academic standards in line with sector-recognised standards, providing an external perspective on the comparability FSBs taught higher education programmes with UK sector standards and practices, appraising FSBs pedagogic approaches and strategies for supporting students to successfully complete their degree courses, critically appraising the Schools plans for widening access and participation, considering appropriate responses to concerns and opinions raised by students (individually and collectively), Presently, FSB delivers degree programmes under sub contractual arrangements with UK universities, however the School is in the process of application for New Degree Awarding Powers (DAPs). Academic governorship would involve appraising FSBs preparedness for DAPs and its academic quality framework for the design and development of FSBs own awards. As an academic governor of FSB, you will be and accomplished academic and researcher and hold, or have held a senior academic position at a recognised university or other higher education institution (e.g., Dean, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, or Head of Department). You will meet fit and proper requirements applicable to academic governors and be available to attend three to four meetings a year, for which reasonable prior notice will be given. Candidates must: be conversant with UK HE quality assurance mechanisms, including the OfS Regulatory Framework, and external examining procedures, be experienced in interpreting and challenging complex academic performance metrics (e.g., NSS, TEF data, degree classification profiles, student demographic data), demonstrate commitment to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and the reduction of awarding/access gaps, hold, or be actively working towards Advance HE Fellowship, disclose conflicts of interest (particularly academic conflicts with competitor institutions) in line with the FSBs Conflicts of Interest Policy. Independent Governors will receive an induction to FSB which highlights its mission, values, culture and corporate configuration, and which sets out the responsibilities and expectations placed on governors. Remuneration arrangements for serving as an Academic Governor will be made on an individual basis with due regard for the value of the statutory, commercial and academic expertise of the governor and the specific needs of the organisation. All remunerated positions are subject to an annual appraisal. Reasonable expenses (such as travel and accommodation) will also be considered by the Board in accordance with the FSBs policy for approval. Job Type: Fixed term contract Work Location: In person TPBN1_UKTJ