Expressions of interest invited: Head of Manchester Institute of Education

22 Oct 2026

SEED is inviting expressions of interest for the role of Head of the Manchester Institute of Education (MIE).

SEED seeks to appoint a new Head of the Manchester Institute of Education. MIE is a particularly influential, large and diverse department, and this strategically important role will provide the academic leadership and management needed to ensure the Department makes a full contribution to the objectives of the School and Faculty, and the University’s vision for 2035. 

Term of post: 1 April 2027-31 July 2030
Responsible to: Head of School
Responsible for: Academic leadership and management of the department
The post attracts an honorarium of £5000 and 9000 WAM points 
Further particulars: Head of Department (MIE) 

Please ensure you’ve read the further particulars of this role (linked above) before submitting an expression of interest.     

Your expression of interest should include: 

• an up-to-date CV (maximum two pages) 
• a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and what you would like to achieve if appointed (maximum two pages)

Please send your expression of interest to: seedheadofschool@manchester.ac.uk by Thursday 19 November 2026

Candidate applications will be reviewed by a panel and shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview the week commencing Monday 30 November 2026. The interview will consist of a presentation and some questions to enable the panel to ascertain suitability for the position. The panel will always include members of the School Executive and representation from MIE. 

Anyone with questions or interest in applying, and would like to discuss informally, please feel free to get in touch at seedheadofschool@manchester.ac.uk and this can be arranged. 

An inclusive approach to leadership 

Ensuring that our School is inclusive as possible is a fundamental part of what we do in SEED. We aim to redress staffing imbalances and challenge systemic barriers. We promote equality and actively challenge unfair discrimination. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – people of all ages, sexual orientations, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, religions, and beliefs. However, we particularly encourage applications from women, disabled colleagues, those who identify as LGBTQ+, and racially minoritised colleagues, because these groups are currently underrepresented at more senior levels in Higher Education.  

SEED academic leadership roles are open to job-share or co-leadership. If you are applying as part of a job-share proposal both colleagues should state this on their application. There can be real advantages to bringing two skill sets to the role, but there needs to be good communication channels to make it work seamlessly regardless of which job-share partner is available. Ideally those sharing a role will job-share equally, with workload point and honoraria (where relevant) split 50/50. Details of the particular arrangements will be decided following appointment and need approval from SEED Head of School. Candidates applying in a pair both need to meet the person specification and be appointable to the role