Virginia Commonwealth University

Shape future teachers through real-world placements Build and sustain strong partnerships with New Zealand schools Collaborate within a strong supportive team Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced person to take up the role of Professional Experience Coordinator Primary Education. We are also advertising a similar role which requires Secondary Education knowledge. Both positions will be based on the Tauranga campus and will work closely with our Hamilton team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the coordination and delivery of professional experience placements, working closely with schools, academic staff, and student teachers. You will ensure high-quality, research-informed professional experiences that meet Teaching Council requirements and support student success. You will play a key role in building and maintaining strong relationships with school partners, coordinating placements and visiting lecturers, contributing to programme development, and supporting the recruitment and selection of future teacher candidates. You will also contribute to teaching within Initial Teacher Education programmes. This is a varied and rewarding role for someone passionate about teacher education, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Salary will be in the range of $81,389 to $114,226 per year pro-rata based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. These are full-time roles (37.5 hours a week), based on our Tauranga Campus. For more information on these roles please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact wendy.carss@waikato.ac.nz All applications must be submitted through the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted. Ko wai koe? - Who are you? You will be an experienced educator with a strong understanding of teaching in New Zealand and a passion for developing future teachers. You will bring: A postgraduate qualification in education and a recognised teacher education qualification Current New Zealand teacher registration Recent experience teaching in New Zealand schools Proven experience mentoring teachers or leading professional development Strong knowledge of current teaching and learning practices Excellent communication, organisational, and relationship management skills You will also be collaborative, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to build strong partnerships with schools and stakeholders, and to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. Ko wai mātou? - Who are we? Te Wānanga Toi Tangata Division of Education is a leader in innovative teaching and educational research in Aotearoa New Zealand. Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education offers a wide range of programmes in initial teacher education, educational leadership, and related disciplines, delivered by expert academic staff across Tauranga and Hamilton. He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? - Why should you apply for this position? We want you to be part of our success! Our university stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits. The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here. Ko te Tangata - For the People The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all. E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: Communications and External Affairs Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered Contract type: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: For 6 Months Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,760 to £58,664 per annum, with potential progression up to £71,050 per annum Apply by: 26/04/2026 Role Description About the Role This role is responsible for leading and delivering communications across a complex change programme, ensuring colleagues are clearly informed, appropriately engaged and supported through transition. Working closely with senior leaders, you will translate complex and sensitive information into clear, consistent messaging, support consultation processes, and help maintain trust during a period of organisational change. About You You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent professional experience in communications, organisational development or a related field. You will have experience delivering communications within organisational change or transformation programmes, ideally within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment such as higher education, public sector or similar. With excellent written and verbal communication skills, you will be confident translating complex information into clear, accessible messaging and producing high-quality communications for senior audiences. You will have strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence and advise senior leaders, particularly in relation to sensitive or challenging situations. You will be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate sound judgement, and operate with professionalism, discretion and emotional intelligence. Experience of consultation processes or employee relations contexts would be advantageous. About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Jonathan Walker, Director of Communications and External Affair via Jonathan.Walker@cranfield.ac.uk / +44 1234 75 4464 or Charly Guildford, People & Culture Business Partner via Charly.Guildford@cranfield.ac.uk / +44 1234 75 4226 Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: hrrecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number xxx. Interviews to be held: ASAP Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert and interview prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements Full-time (36.75 hours per week) & fixed-term up to 5 years Competitive Remuneration + 17% Superannuation Why work with us? At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus. At Deakin, we are driven by our strategic ambition to be Australia’s most progressive and responsive university. We are committed to educational excellence, inclusion, digital innovation and a culture that supports our people to thrive. You will join a dynamic senior leadership team and have the opportunity to shape the future of academic capability at scale. Lead the future of academic capability at Deakin Deakin University is seeking an exceptional senior leader to shape and advance academic capability across the institution. As Pro Vice-Chancellor, Academic Capability, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Deakin’s educators are equipped to deliver high-quality, contemporary teaching and learning in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape. This is a rare opportunity to influence institution-wide practice, lead a signature University initiative, and position Deakin as a sector leader in academic capability, teaching excellence and scholarly engagement. As a Pro Vice-Chancellor, Academic Capability, you will: Lead a significant academic or strategic portfolio, setting direction that aligns with university priorities and strengthens performance across teaching, research, partnerships or priority domains Translate strategic intent into clear priorities, initiatives and outcomes that can be delivered across faculties and functions Provide authoritative advice to the Executive on matters of academic strategy, performance and external positioning. Contribute to university-wide decision-making by bringing deep expertise, insight and an understanding of sector trends and opportunities Drive performance and impact across the portfolio by establishing clear expectations, monitoring progress and enabling delivery through others. Ensure initiatives and activities contribute to academic quality, reputation and measurable outcomes Build alignment and collaboration across faculties, disciplines and professional areas to progress shared priorities. Influence senior stakeholders to work collectively in addressing complex challenges and advancing university-wide goals To be successful, you’ll have: A distinguished record of leadership in teaching and learning, academic development or related domains. Deep expertise in contemporary higher education pedagogy, academic capability development and the scholarship of teaching and learning. Proven ability to lead large-scale initiatives, frameworks or programs that enhance teaching capability and educational quality. Experience providing authoritative advice to senior leaders and influencing strategic decision-making. A track record of fostering collaborative, innovative and high-performing teams. Strong scholarly contributions and sector engagement in learning and teaching. Exceptional communication, partnership-building and stakeholder engagement skills. Here's how to apply: Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience. For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Sharna Spittle (Senior Pro Vice-Chancellor, Teaching and Learning) on sharna.spittle@deakin.edu.au For a copy of the position description, please see below:  PD - Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic Capability.pdf Applications for this position close on Sunday 3 May 2026. Are You Ready? Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community. We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success. We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders. Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.