Deputy Head of School of Health and Care Sciences

Salary: From £67,757 per annum
Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 1 FTE.

The University of Lincoln are seeking a Deputy Head of School with proven experience of academic leadership in higher education. You will work collaboratively with our other Deputies to contribute to the vision and strategy for the School of Health and Care Science to deliver on the Universities strategic plan and the ambition to be a top 40 university. You will have responsibility for ensuring the ongoing innovative development and the quality of our provision and ensuring it meets regulatory requirements and retaining it’s excellent credentials. Engagement with external stakeholders and partners will be essential and a sound understanding of regional and national agendas cross the health and care sector are important. You will also work across the school portfolio areas ensuring effective oversight of quality, teaching and learning, interprofessional education and other cross school activities according to experience and business need.

The quality of teaching and learning, and an excellent student experience are vital to us. We are looking for a dynamic leader who is a strong educationalist, a creative thinker, and a collaborator. A track record of pedagogic achievements that have a demonstrable impact on student experience and workforce development. You will be able to facilitate and support our staff to challenge their thinking and to innovate. Adaptability and excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Situated in the heart of a beautiful and historic city, The University of Lincoln is proud of its reputation for putting students at the heart of everything it does. We are one of a select group of universities to achieve the top Gold rating overall and in both aspect ratings for student experience and student outcomes in the national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. The University of Lincoln is ranked in the top 50 universities in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2025 (out of 122 ranking institutions).

We are values driven, are focussed and ambitious, always evolving and looking for the next challenge. We strive for excellence in everything we do to fulfil our purpose of transforming lives and communities in Lincolnshire and communities across the world.

As part of your application please submit a full CV.

To find out more about this exciting post, the school and working at Lincoln, please email the Head of School, Professor Kate Grafton at kgrafton@lincoln.ac.uk.

Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification

You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/jobopportunities/

We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.

Please note: If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, please refer to UK Visas and Immigration or UK Visas – Information for Prospective Staff before embarking upon an application, to ensure that you understand the requirements for sponsorship.

Closing Date: Sunday 23 March 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 08 April 2025

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