Head of School - Luton, United Kingdom - University of Bedfordshire

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Job titleHead of School - Nursing, Midwifery and Health Education Job referenceBEDS2712 Date posted22/04/2024 Application closing date19/05/2024 LocationLuton SalaryUp to a maximum £80,000 per annum based on experience ContractPermanent Contractual hours35 BasisFull time Job category/typeAcademic AttachmentsBlank Job information

Are you passionate about shaping the future of healthcare education? Do you possess dynamic leadership skills and a vision for excellence in nursing, midwifery, and health education? If so, we invite you to become a pivotal part of the University of Bedfordshire within the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences as the Head of the School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Education

In the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences we are committed to fostering a community of learning, innovation, and inclusivity. Our School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Education stands as a cornerstone of our commitment to excellence in healthcare education. With excellent facilities, a progressive and innovative curriculum and a supportive environment, we empower our students to become compassionate, skilled, and ethical healthcare professionals.

As the Head of School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Education, you will lead with vision, integrity and dedication to academic excellence. You will provide strategic direction, foster a culture of innovation, and cultivate strong relationships within the university community and beyond. Your leadership will drive the school's mission to produce highly skilled, culturally competent graduates who are ready to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare industry.

Heads of School are also key members of the Faculty Executive Group and are expected to contribute more widely to the strategic development of the University taking on specific leadership roles and tasks as required.

This Head of School role involves a significant line management responsibility so requires good people and performance management skills. The ability to lead a team where supporting colleagues to perform well whilst maintaining staff wellbeing is imperative.

Because of the nature of the School, an NMC registrant is required.