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At the heart of our vision are our people – a diverse, inclusive community of individuals who work together to create positive change for the world around them.
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Teacher in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the teaching and learning in Dental Hygiene and Therapy across the whole range of the Division’s programmes, but with a focus on our undergraduate BSc programme in Dental Hygiene and Therapy.
You will be responsible for:
- Teaching practice/design and the development of own teaching and learning skills.
- Ensuring the content, methods of delivery and learning materials meet the defined learning objectives as outlined in the curriculum.
- Supervision, examination and assessment and reviewing students’ performance and progression both clinically and academically
- Participating in curriculum course development.
- Participating in admissions, open days and selection activities.
- Liaison with external bodies to ensure positive working relations.
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
Essential Criteria:
- BSc or Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy or equivalent
- Registered with the General Dental Council
- A minimum of two years post qualification experience in Dental Hygiene Therapy.
- Excellent organisational skills
Desirable Criteria:
- Relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Experience of teaching undergraduate dental students.
- Experience of clinical supervision of undergraduate dental students
- Hold or working towards a recognised teaching qualification
We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
Our benefits include:
• Generous employer contribution pension
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Ride to work and EV car scheme available
For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.
We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.
Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Samantha Power & Anna Lewis, BSc Programme Leads
Email Address:Â Samantha.power@manchester.ac.uk;Â anna.lewis@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries and administrative support
recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
Technical and job portal support
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk.
