At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate undergraduate dental education, shaping future dentists with a cutting-edge curriculum.
- Company: Join a prestigious university known for its commitment to excellence in healthcare education.
- Benefits: Enjoy 44 days of annual leave, hybrid working options, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with excellent career growth opportunities and a focus on wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the next generation of dental professionals while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in dental education leadership and a passion for innovative teaching methods.
The predicted salary is between 58225 - 58225 £ per year.
A competitive salary is available for an outstanding candidate.
About the Role:
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Norwich Dental School
The Director of Undergraduate Dental Education (BDS Programme Director) provides strategic leadership for the School’s undergraduate dental education portfolio, ensuring the delivery of an innovative, inclusive and future‑focused curriculum that prepares graduates to meet the standards of the General Dental Council (GDC), the expectations of patients and employers, and the evolving needs of the healthcare system.
Working closely with academic colleagues, NHS partners, professional services staff and external stakeholders, you will lead the continued development, delivery and enhancement of the BDS programme, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, assessment, student support and educational governance.
The role provides strategic oversight of curriculum design, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, clinical education, student outcomes and educational innovation, contributing to the wider strategic objectives of the School, Faculty and University.
This full‑time post is available from 1 October 2026 on an indefinite basis. One appointment will be considered at either Associate Professor or Professor dependent on skills and experience. Within your personal statement please specify the grade of role you would like to be considered for. You must be able to meet all the essential criteria for that grade set out in the Person Specification; full details can be found in the Candidate Brochure.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work‑life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared‑parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on‑campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 18 August 2026
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Professor Philip Baker, Pro‑Vice Chancellor of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences via Philip.Baker@uea.ac.uk.
Director of Undergraduate Dental Education (BDS Programme Director) (ATS1371) in Norwich employer: UEA
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