Associate Dean - Faculty of Education (Student Experience and Outcomes) (Internal Applicants Only) (EHM0315-0326)

 About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional academic leader to join the Faculty of Education as Associate Dean (Student Experience and Outcomes). In this strategic leadership role, you will shape and enhance learning, teaching and the overall student experience across the Faculty.

Working closely with the Dean, Deputy Dean and the wider Faculty Leadership Team, you will provide visionary leadership to ensure our programmes remain innovative, inclusive and professionally relevant. You will play a key role in driving excellence in curriculum design, improving student outcomes and ensuring that graduates are fully prepared for impactful careers across education and community settings.

A central focus of the role will be embedding graduate employability, professional readiness and meaningful employer engagement across all areas of provision, including Initial Teacher Education (ITE), postgraduate and doctoral programmes, and continuing professional development. You will work closely with employers and external partners to ensure programmes remain responsive to workforce needs and professional expectations.

You will also lead the Faculty’s approach to digital education and innovation, including the ethical and effective integration of artificial intelligence within the curriculum. This will involve supporting colleagues to adopt emerging technologies in pedagogically sound ways and ensuring that students graduate with the digital and AI capabilities relevant to their professions.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the University, you will lead the development and delivery of the Faculty’s Learning, Teaching and Student Experience strategy, ensuring alignment with the University’s wider strategic priorities. You will focus on improving key measures of student success, including student satisfaction, continuation, completion and graduate outcomes, using data and sector benchmarking to inform decision making and continuous improvement.

You will also ensure that programmes meet all relevant professional, statutory and regulatory requirements, including Department for Education requirements and Ofsted frameworks where applicable. You will champion inclusive, research-informed and practice-rich approaches to teaching and learning and support the sharing of best practice across the Faculty.

As a member of the Faculty Leadership Team, you will contribute to strategic planning, partnership development and the continued growth and impact of the Faculty’s education portfolio. You will also chair relevant learning and teaching committees, contribute to university governance processes and represent the Faculty across internal and external forums.

Interview Process

As part of the interview process, candidates will be asked to deliver a presentation of up to 20 minutes, followed by 10–15 minutes of questions from the panel, and then the interview.

Interviews will be held on 20th March 2026.

Presentation title:
“Enhancing Student Experience and Outcomes in a Changing Higher Education Landscape.”

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Dr Helen Okeeffe, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Education at Okeeffeh@edgehill.ac.uk

How to Apply (Internal Applicants Only)

To apply, please submit:

A letter of application outlining your suitability for the roleAn up‑to‑date CV

Please send these directly to:

Dr Helen O’Keeffe, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Education.

Closing date: Sunday 15th March at 11:59pm.

About You

You are a strategic, collaborative and forward-thinking academic leader with a strong commitment to excellence in learning, teaching and student success.

You bring significant experience of leading educational innovation within higher education and have a strong understanding of the policy, regulatory and professional landscape shaping teacher education and related fields. You are passionate about creating inclusive and transformative educational experiences that enable students from diverse backgrounds and experiences to succeed.

You have substantial experience in curriculum leadership and the development of high-quality learning and teaching provision. You understand the importance of the student experience and can demonstrate how you have used data and insight to improve student satisfaction, progression and graduate outcomes.

You have experience developing employability-focused curricula and building strong partnerships with employers and external stakeholders to ensure programmes are professionally relevant and aligned with workforce needs. You also have a good understanding of digital education and emerging technologies, including the responsible use of artificial intelligence in teaching and assessment.

You are confident working with professional, statutory and regulatory bodies and have experience responding to sector frameworks and requirements within higher education. You are committed to inclusive education, widening participation and supporting student success.

You bring excellent communication and relationship-building skills and are able to influence and inspire colleagues. You enjoy working collaboratively and are motivated to foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and academic excellence across the Faculty.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & BenefitsA minimum of 38 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilitiesStaff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resourcesA wide range of development programmes to enhance your careerBeautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

 

Closing Date: 15 Mar 2026

Department: Senior Manager

Salary: Competitive