Head of School

Warwick College Group; Royal Leamington Spa; Sur place; GBP 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Leadership role

Résumé du poste

Warwickshire College Group (WCG) seeks a Head of School to lead the School of Academic & Professional Studies. You will shape strategy, oversee curriculum design and delivery, and drive improvements that elevate student outcomes.

You will manage budgets, staff development, and external partnerships, ensuring alignment with national benchmarks and college KPIs.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3 or 4 as a minimum.
• Willing to work towards Internal Verification Award.
• Willing to work towards Teacher Qualified Status.

Responsabilités

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the School of Academic & Professional Studies.
• Oversee curriculum development, quality and delivery to exceed standards.
• Improve student experience and outcomes through data-driven actions.
• Ensure quality assurance and continuous improvement across the school.
• Engage with employers and industry partners to strengthen relevance.

Connaissances

Leadership

Curriculum design

Data-informed decisions

Budget management

External partnerships

Educational leadership

Formation

Level 3/4 qualification

Internal Verification Award

Teacher Qualified Status

Description du poste

The Head of School will provide strategic leadership and direction for the School of Academic & Professional Studies ensuring the school delivers outstanding educational provision in line with the goals and values of Warwickshire College Group (WCG). This role will oversee the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of the curriculum, ensuring that student outcomes and quality standards exceed national benchmarks. The Head of School will also be responsible for financial management, staff development, and external stakeholder engagement, ensuring the school remains responsive to both local and national needs. Whilst working within the core values and through continuous improvement, the post holder will develop the curriculum area to meet or exceed the College's KPIs.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Leadership and Strategic Direction 2. Curriculum Development, Quality, and Delivery 3. Student Experience and Outcomes 4. Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement 5. Employer Engagement and Industry Partnerships

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and students.
• Deep understanding of curriculum design, quality assurance, and teaching methodologies.
• Proven ability to use data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong financial management skills, with experience managing budgets and identifying funding opportunities.
• Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with external stakeholders.
• Innovative and future-focused approach to educational leadership.

The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

OFFERS OF WORK For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

ESSENTIAL ATTAINMENTS

• Educated to Level 3 or 4
• Willing to work towards Internal Verification Award.
• Willing to work towards Teacher Qualified Status