Head of Learning, Teaching and Assessment (Post ref: NU1326)

Closing date:

6 April 2026

Interviews:

7 May 2026

Salary:

£69,488 – £71,567 per annum

Full/Part time:

Full Time (Fixed Term – 3 year internal secondment)

Hours per week

35

Following on from the University’s new Strategic Plan, we are recruiting to the new role of Head of Learning, Teaching and Assessment (3 Year internal secondment) to provide cross-University leadership around our learning, teaching and assessment policies and approach to support student success.

The successful applicant will be an established academic with cross-University experience of leading on teaching, learning and assessment processes and practices as well as programme development and innovation. This is a senior role providing pedagogic leadership, with a particular focus on activities intended to contribute to the effective delivery of the new University Strategic Plan and the development of its sub-strategies.

Reporting to the Associate Dean Student Attainment and through to the Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor, the postholder will work closely with senior managers, especially the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Director of Student Success, the Executive Dean, Heads of School, and the Academic Registrar. The role will provide input to senior professional groups and committees.

Please note, this opportunity is only available for applications from existing employees of Birmingham Newman University.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Peter Childs at p.childs@staff.newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further.