Head of School Business & Professional Studies

South and City College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Birmingham is looking for a full-time Head of School for Business and Professional Studies. This role involves ensuring student progression, developing effective curriculum programs, and managing a dedicated team of educators. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in educational leadership and safeguarding, along with a commitment to inclusivity. This position offers the opportunity to influence student success and uphold educational standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within an educational setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Ability to manage and develop teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure learners are on appropriate courses.
• Develop programs of study to meet learners' needs.
• Monitor and support learner progress.
• Manage staff deployment and development.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Curriculum development

Communication

Team management

Education

Relevant degree or educational qualification

Job description

Head of School Business & Professional Studies

We are seeking to appoint a full time Head of School for Business & Professional Studies.

The Job Description for this role has been attached; please refer to this for detailed information on the role.

Closing date for applications: 17 January 2026

Interviews have been arranged for: 28 January 2026

Introduction

The College has four faculties. Each has a Faculty Head, Deputy Faculty Head and a number of Heads of School. The faculty management team has a strategic and operational responsibility for the management and delivery of course programmes within a group of college departments, with each faculty working within a remit specific to their area.

Purpose & Key Accountabilities

• Ensuring that learners are on appropriate courses leading to progression
• Providing an appropriate programme of study to all learners to meet their educational and personal needs, with realistic, achievable targets to aid progression
• Ensuring that within your team an ethos of positive behaviour and encouragement in commonly enjoyed settings
• Ensuring that your staff understand and practice their responsibilities in regard to safeguarding
• Ensuring that teaching and learning is challenging, enjoyable and informative, that attendance and punctuality are promoted, and learners are retained and progress onto the next level of study or employment
• To raise standards of learners' attainment and achievement within the curriculum area, and to monitor and support learner progress
• Day‑to‑day management of staff within the team, taking responsibility for their deployment and development within the framework agreed by the Faculty Head

About the College

We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.

Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economic resource by providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.

At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and embedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.

How to Apply

To apply, please click onto the “Apply Online” button. If you require any information not specified in the Job Description, please contact the People Services Team by email to [email protected].

Safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre‑employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, childcare disqualification (where applicable), qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness and identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a 5‑year period. An online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of learners.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.