Dean of Creative Education And Practice - Internal Opportunity For Rca Employees Only

Dean of Creative Education and Practice Internal Opportunity

The Royal College of Art is seeking an exceptional academic leader to become our next Dean of Creative Education and Practice. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of postgraduate creative education at the world's leading university of art and design.

As a senior cross-College leader, you will provide strategic direction for the RCA's distinctive model of creative education, ensuring that creative practice remains at the heart of teaching, learning, research and the student experience. Working collaboratively across Schools and Professional Services, you will lead College-wide initiatives that enhance academic quality, educational innovation, student success and inclusive practice.

Reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Success), you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering the College's educational strategy, supporting curriculum innovation, academic practice, staff development and technology-enhanced learning. You will also provide strategic oversight of student success, academic enhancement, libraries and learning resources, while championing equity, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of the educational experience.

This role requires an inspiring and collaborative leader who can influence across a complex organisation, bringing together colleagues from different disciplines and professional services to deliver meaningful institutional change. You will represent the RCA externally, contributing to national and international conversations about the future of creative higher education and strengthening the College's reputation as a global leader in postgraduate art and design education.

We are looking for a candidate with significant senior academic leadership experience, a strong understanding of creative and practice-based education, and a proven track record of developing educational strategy within higher education. You will bring outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, experience of leading institutional change, and a passion for fostering an inclusive, innovative and supportive academic community.

If you are an ambitious educational leader who is excited by the opportunity to shape the future of creative education at the Royal College of Art, we would welcome your application.

Please see Information Pack for further details.

This role closes for internal applications m on 2nd September 2026

Interview are expected to take place on 10th September 2026