Deputy Director of PGCE (Education)

TL;DR

Deputy Director of PGCE (Education): Providing senior academic and operational leadership for the PGCE programme in Wales with an accent on strategic leadership, curriculum design, and regulatory compliance. Focus on enhancing the Initial Teacher Education model, ensuring alignment with the Curriculum for Wales, and managing partnerships across Welsh local authorities.

Location: Hybrid; must be based in or be able to work regularly from the Cardiff office and travel across Wales

Salary: £59,966 - £67,468

Company

hirify.global is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education focused on widening access to higher education through research excellence.

What you will do

• Provide senior academic leadership and strategic development for the PGCE programme in Wales.
• Lead the design, review, and enhancement of the programme-level curriculum and modules.
• Manage operational delivery and support Curriculum Tutors through workload allocation and performance management.
• Oversee school partnerships across Wales to ensure high-quality placement learning experiences.
• Ensure strict compliance with EWC, Estyn, and Welsh Government ITE policies.
• Contribute to business planning and the financial sustainability of the programme.

Requirements

• Honours degree and Master’s degree in education or a related field (PhD preferred).
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Significant leadership experience in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) or teacher development.
• In-depth knowledge of the Welsh education system and the Curriculum for Wales.
• Ability and willingness to travel across Wales and work regularly from the Cardiff office.
• Proven ability to design and deliver higher education curricula using digital technologies.

Nice to have

• Fluent Welsh (oral and written).
• Experience with regulatory frameworks such as Estyn or EWC.
• Higher Education teaching qualification or recognition (e.g., Advance HE Fellowship).
• Experience leading organisational change or process improvement activity.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including options for job share, part-time, or compressed hours.
• Hybrid working model with a low requirement for office attendance (approximately 2 days per month).
• Commitment to widening participation, inclusion, and workforce diversity.
• Access to a comprehensive range of staff benefits.