Head of Institute of Education

Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, the Head of the Institute of Education will provide creative and effective academic and professional leadership and management for the Institute and its staff, ensuring excellence in learning and teaching, research and scholarship.

As a member of the University Leadership Group, you will work collaboratively across the University, encouraging and supporting interdisciplinary and cross departmental working. 

Key focus areas:

Lead and inspire staff, promoting innovation, collaboration and high performance.Strengthen research activity and ensure readiness for Ofsted and other external reviews.Grow student recruitment and success through high‑quality programmes and an excellent student experience.Build strong partnerships with schools, MATs, early years providers and professional bodies.Contribute to University‑wide planning and strategic development

(Interviews are to be held on the 26th or 27th of February) 

What’s in it for you:

Incremental salary increase, subject to performance and the University reward scheme, with the opportunity to progress to £93,38642 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)  Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme In-house training and development support A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment 

This post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa  

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria). 

Closing Date: 10 Feb 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £78,209 to £93,386