Head of The School of Psychology

**£75,000 - £80,000pa plus Excellent Benefits**:
**Hybrid working with some travel to our Coventry Head Office and our UK Campuses (Birmingham, Leeds, London and Manchester)**:
**Full-Time Permanent**:
**Read the**full job description** here**:
*** About Arden University**:
Arden University is a **multi-award-winning, innovative university** leading the way in **digital learning and higher education transformation**. Our mission is to make **education accessible, flexible, and career-focused**, empowering lifelong learners across the globe.

With rapid expansion into **new disciplines, global partnerships**, and cutting-edge **learning technologies**, there has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University.

***About the Department**:
Our **School of Psychology** has grown significantly over the last few years, and our journey continues. Our academic team brings together extensive experience from **academia, professional practice, and industry**. Our goal is to equip our students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring they are fully prepared for employment upon graduation.

**About the Opportunity**:
We are seeking a collaborative, inspiring and student-centred leader to join us as our **Head of School for Psychology** to provide academic leadership across our psychology departments and programmes. This role will drive **excellence in teaching, assessment, and student experience** while fostering a supportive learning environment for both students and staff.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead the academic strategy for the School of Psychology, ensuring **outstanding teaching, feedback, and assessment practices**.
- **Oversee curriculum development** and the integration of **engaging course content** and **digital learning resources**.
- Enhance **student experience, progression, and attainment** through innovative teaching and tailored academic support.
- Support **staff professional development**and promote a culture of **excellence in academic practice.**:

- Drive **student success** by improving **continuation and completion rates**and setting targets for **progression and outcomes**.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a collaborative leader with a passion for education to shape the future of psychology at our institution.

travel is expected to be approximately twice a month, to meet business need

**About You**:
We are looking for an exceptional academic leader who possesses:

- An MSc or equivalent qualification in **Psychology** with **Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC)**, recognised by the **British Psychological Society (BPS)**:

- A clear vision of **academic excellence** and a passion for student success.
- Strong understanding of **British Psychological Society (BPS)** and other **Professional, Statutory, and Regulatory Bodies (PSRB)** accreditation requirements.
- A proven track record of leading academic portfolios across different levels and modes of study, ensuring high **student experience, outcomes (TEF metrics), and satisfaction**.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, including **team building, performance management, and change leadership**.
- Experience in **building strong relationships** and engaging with diverse stakeholders across **public, private, corporate, and voluntary sectors**.
- A deep understanding of how **big data and digital technologies** are shaping the psychology and education sectors.
- Effective **leadership skills** with the ability to inspire and develop academic teams.
- Excellent **digital capabilities and skills** to support innovation in teaching and learning.
- **Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)** - this is essential for the role

**Why Arden**:
Join us to be part of a **forward-thinking university** shaping the future of **higher education**. You will become a part of a **passionate and dedicated** team who are committed to **removing unnecessary barriers to learning** and making **education more accessible.** Our people work hard to ensure our **students journeys** are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

- **30 days holiday**, add the bank holiday on top, and we even throw in Christmas closure
- A generous **Aviva pension plan**, our contributions start at 7%
- **Private Medical Insurance**:

- **Study any Arden course for free**, with generous discount for all family and friends
- Our **‘Golden Ticket’**which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
- Plus, other **competitive benefits**

**Our Values**:
**Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness,** reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and