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Appointment of Vice-Chancellor Contents 03 Introduction 04 About St Mary’s 06 Strategy 2025 – Key Commitments 08 Organisational Structure 09 The Role 10 The Person 12 Location 13 Appointment Process and How to Apply St Mary’s University, Twickenham | Appointment of Vice-Chancellor 02 © Catholic Church of England & Wales Catholic Church Introduction Thank you for your interest in the role of Vice-Chancellor Our primary focus has to be and always will be on the at St Mary’s University. student experience. We set up the Centre for Teaching Excellence and Student Success to support excellent St Mary’s is the UK’s largest and oldest Catholic Higher teaching and learning at St Mary’s and to maximise Education institution. It is also one of the newest universities student access and participation. We have made in the country having been awarded full University status in improvements to the University’s estate to make it more 2014. We pride ourselves on being a modern, welcoming to students and significant further works are forward-thinking institution rooted in our Catholic identity and planned for the future. ethos, which means our Vice-Chancellor is required to be a practicing Catholic. We are a Catholic institution that values We are now seeking a Vice-Chancellor to maintain the inclusivity and we attract students and staff from all faiths momentum, consolidate the new structure, further and none, and from a wide range of socio-economic and enhance performance and deliver the strategic ethnic backgrounds. initiatives necessary to achieve significant growth. We see particular promise in developing closer partnerships Over the past five years, Professor Francis Campbell with like-minded universities, especially in the Catholic has led a sustained drive to enrich the student sector in other parts of the world. experience, achieve far-reaching structural reform and focus colleagues’ energy on excellence in all The new Vice-Chancellor will need to be commercially we do. The University’s league table position has minded, financially astute and an accomplished leader. strengthened accordingly, reaching 77th in the The role requires an understanding of the Higher Times and the Guardian. Education system and the challenges that it faces. Our Institute of Education has again been awarded We believe that it is an exciting time to become outstanding by OFSTED for its Initial Teacher Education Vice-Chancellor of St Mary’s. We are ambitious and provision. The University has been awarded Silver in committed to producing students who have the the new Teaching Excellence Framework and is knowledge and skills to excel in their chosen professions. aiming for Gold by 2025. Following the recent We have a passion to see a Catholic university flourish National Student Survey, it remains ahead of the in England and look forward to meeting you. sector in terms of student satisfaction. St Mary’s is looking to strengthen and broaden its research impact and is in the final stages of completing its application for Research Degree Awarding Powers. The Right Reverend Richard Moth MA JCL KC*HS, We also have an expanding Enterprise function to Bishop of Arundel and Brighton develop alternative income streams for the University. Chair of the Board of Governors St Mary’s University, Twickenham | Appointment of Vice-Chancellor 03 About St Mary’s Established in 1850 and with a deep heritage in education, Academic activities are grouped in two faculties: St Mary’s University, Twickenham has a strong reputation Education, Humanities & Social Sciences; Sport, for teaching excellence and a student-centred approach. Health & Applied Science; and the Institute of Theology. Ranked in the top 100 across all three league tables (97th Around a third of the offering at St Mary’s is dedicated in the Complete University Guide, and 77th in both the to teacher education, and there is a growing number of Guardian and Times Good University Guide), St Mary’s is undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in a university with a friendly, inclusive and intellectually subjects such as Sport, Drama, Theology and Business. rigorous learning environment that is committed to the Research at St Mary’s is valued, encouraged and highest standards in teaching and creating a vibrant supported; undertaking research and scholarship is an research culture. integral part of academic life. Research is organised With over 6,000 students, 600 staff, and a turnover of into Clusters and Centres: Business and law; £50 million, the University makes significant Communications, Humanities and social policy; contributions to society and empowers the community Education and teaching; English and creative arts; to have a positive impact on the world. Human and applied sciences; Theology and ethics. St Mary’s – Key Achievements and 72.3% of graduates in Highlights graduate-level Above employment or further sector average study 6 months after for student St Mary’s was graduating nd awarded 2 satisfaction in London for student satisfaction Silver status in the 2019 NSS Teaching Excellence st Framework 1 among Ofsted our UCAS Outstanding competitors st assessment of our % 1 Primary and Secondary 84.3 in London for both of students ITE provision in course and teaching are satisfied with 2019 satisfaction Guardian their learning University League experience Tables 2020 St Mary’s University, Twickenham | Appointment of Vice-Chancellor 04 About St Mary’s Mission and Purpose The University will continue to be an engaged, active and responsible citizen of Strawberry Hill, St Mary’s University, Twickenham is an inclusive Twickenham, and London. Catholic University seeking to develop the whole person and empower its community to have a positive Sport impact on the world. St Mary’s offers world class sports facilities and Vision services to students, staff, sporting partners and the wider community. The University will continue to be The University’s vision is rooted in people and place. one of London’s top-performing sports institutions and By 2025, students, staff, alumni and members of their provide resources for a variety of interests and skill wider circle will continue to contribute to St Mary’s levels. The University promotes high performance, unique identity. The University will be widely known for student and local community sport, building skills for its quality and diverse, inclusive and enabling study children, students, amateurs and elite athletes alike. and research environment. Everyone will be encouraged, empowered and supported to give, learn Values and belong to the St Mary’s learning community. Four core values define St Mary’s and underpin all aspects of the Students University. They are: All students will continue to be motivated to fulfil their Inclusiveness potential, think critically and become global citizens We celebrate differences, recognising that everyone is who engage with the world around them. St Mary’s born with a unique identity. St Mary’s is a place where will enhance an already strong record for graduates students and staff can reach their full potential and swiftly entering into rewarding careers. They will stay make a positive contribution to society. connected to St Mary’s through its vibrant alumni Generosity of Spirit network, committed to values and to lifelong learning. Staff Our generosity of spirit sets us apart. It can be seen in the encouragement, collegiality, empathy, helpfulness Staff will continue to be passionate about their and service to be found across the University. contribution to St Mary’s learning environment and the University will support them in developing Respect professionally, growing personally and making We respect everybody. We treat everyone as we an impact. ourselves would want to be treated. Strawberry Hill Excellence The centre of the University will continue to be its beautiful We strive to be the best at everything we do. We seek campus in Strawberry Hill. By 2025 it will have significantly professionalism through setting high standards and expanded and improved facilities for students, and for continuous improvement in all our practices and work. learning, while maintaining and developing the current community-based environment. St Mary’s University, Twickenham | Appointment of Vice-Chancellor 05 Strategy 2025 – Key Commitments In 2016 the University launched Vision 2025, • Expanding national and distinctive international an ambitious strategic plan which includes a networks to provide a forum for discussion of global strengthened commitment to enterprise, increased issues and the development of solutions. public engagement, stronger internationalisation, Produce an enterprise culture by: better organisational effectiveness, improved student outcomes and research and significant growth in • Offering students the option to study a module in student numbers. A fundamental strand of the plan entrepreneurship and develop a business proposal. is to preserve, protect and enhance the global • Creating a University specialism in social enterprise. reputation, public profile and brand of the University. • Developing a start-up hub, working with the local Key Commitments community. The University enhances students’ learning and • Partnering with institutions from around the world to personal development by: share in research and learning. • Providing a globally relevant course portfolio that Foster a supportive learning environment for equips students to be knowledgeable, critical and students and staff by: ambitious for themselves and for society. • Actively