Executive Dean of Childhood and Social Care

Executive Dean of Childhood and Social Care, UEL

The University of East London is a vibrant and diverse university located across two campuses, in Stratford and Royal Albert Dock, at the heart of the industrial and creative shift East. UEL’s strategy, Vision 2028, is an ambitious 10-year strategy that will see the University at the forefront of careers-led education – a springboard for the jobs, innovations, and opportunities of the future. The university is committed to advancing knowledge and driving innovation for positive change for people and the planet.

In a bold move to establish a world-leading Health Campus in Stratford, UEL is seeking to appoint an Executive Dean for the School of Childhood and Social Care, which hosts the departments of Psychology and Human Development, Education, and a cross-disciplinary department of Social Work, Counselling and Social Care, all of which have a long standing and impressive track record in teaching and research.

Initially reporting to the Provost, UEL is seeking a credible leader of significant academic standing, with relevant world-class research in one of the cognate areas of the School. The successful candidate will build on a strong track record of research, particularly in Early Years and Positive Psychology, and on over 50 years’ expertise in Psychology, combined with an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Teacher Education provision. You will steer the school into an exciting and influential position, lead and bring staff together while delivering on the high aspirations set out for the School and significant strategic growth plans.

The Executive Dean, will be an established and respected academic and have demonstrable leadership and management experience in a complex and fast-paced setting, be financially astute and bring noteworthy experience of an agile and innovative approach to curriculum design and pedagogy that will inspire, enthuse and challenge our diverse and committed students.  They will also have the relevant experience to lead the development of innovative and effective partnership working arrangements in the UK and internationally.

At a University level, the Executive Dean will play an active role in developing and achieving University strategy as a member of the University Executive Team. They will also work closely with the Vice Dean to build a high-performing School leadership team, who will work together to deliver on the institutional strategic objectives at a School level.

To discuss the role in strict confidence, please contact either Kiersten Avery at  kiersten.avery@andersonquigley.com or +44 (0)7510 384 735 or Carolyn Coates at carolyn.coates@andersonquigley.com or +44(0) 7825 871 944.

Applications should consist of:

• A full Academic CV.
• A cover letter (maximum of two pages) outlining your motivations for the role and how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
• Please include details of three referees in either your CV though please note that we will not approach your referees without your prior consent and only should you be shortlisted.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 5th September 2024.