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Professor and Head of School, School of Education

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Location
Bristol, City of Bristol (GB)
Salary
Competitive Salary Plus Benefits
Closing date
23 Feb 2020

Professor and Head of School, School of Education

Job number  ACAD104409

Division/School  School of Education
Contract type  Open Ended
Working pattern  Full time
Salary  Competitive Salary Plus Benefits
Closing date for applications  23-Feb-2020

For over a century the University of Bristol has inspired generations of students, produced world-class research and served the city-region and UK with distinction.  The University is a member of the prestigious Russell Group, is ranked among the top 50 universities in the world, the top 5 in the UK for research, and is the 9th best UK university in the latest QS World University Rankings. Today, it employs internationally respected academics and recruits some of the brightest students from across the globe; 12 Bristol graduates and members of staff have been awarded The Nobel Prize. 

The University of Bristol is delighted to invite applications for the role of Head of the School of Education within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law.  The School of Education is an internationally renowned centre for studies in education. Since being founded in 1913, the School of Education has achieved international prominence and distinction in developing the professional and academic skills of educationists in the United Kingdom and around the world. 

We are seeking an inspirational individual with a strong commitment to excellence in research and education to develop and lead the School’s strategy in the coming years. The Head of School will play a leading role in the formulation of academic strategy, policy and planning at School and Faculty level, including the setting of priorities in research, teaching and enterprise. Approachable and visible, the new Head will inspire confidence and support to enable decisive leadership across these areas in a period of rapid change for the Faculty, University and HE sector as a whole. 

The successful candidate will have proven leadership and management skills and an international reputation based on an extensive track record of high quality research and teaching that complements the School’s main areas of expertise. 

Bristol is committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all forms and encourages applications that will continue to strengthen diversity across our institution. The University is happy to discuss flexible working opportunities with applicants including whether a role can be considered as a job-share arrangement or a job split. 

The closing date for applications is Sunday 23rd February 2020 at 23.59 GMT.  

Potential applicants are encouraged to make informal enquiries through the Dean, Professor Simon Tormey via his PA Catriona Wilgoss (pa-fssl@bristol.ac.uk or 0117 331 0554). 

We welcome applications from all members of our community and are particularly encouraging those from diverse groups, such as members of the LGBT+ and BAME communities, to join us.  

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