Head of School – Business / Tech & Bulit Environment
Core
Provide academic leadership, performance oversight, and strategic direction for a School within a Higher Education portfolio, ensuring high standards and student outcomes across all campuses and delivery modes.
Role type
Senior academic leader (Head of School)
Builds
Approved courses, academic programs, and student learning experiences
Domain
Higher Education / Academic Administration
Required skills
Academic leadership, strategic planning, performance management, curriculum development, workforce planning, budget management, risk management, multi-campus coordination, quality assurance
Preferred skills
Doctoral qualification, experience in Business/Tech/Built Environment disciplines, industry partnership management
Technologies
Learning management systems, academic performance data tools, digital design platforms
Responsibilities
Lead reliable delivery of approved courses across campuses and online modes; oversee academic quality, teaching, and assessment practices; manage academic workforce planning, recruitment, and budget; drive curriculum improvement and implementation; monitor student outcomes and intervene on risks; maintain governance, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight