Head of School – Higher Education (London Campus)
📍 East London (on-site, full-time)
💰 Up to £90,000 per annum
🕓 Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
JSS Search are partnering with an established higher education provider to find an experienced Head of School. The successful incumbent will lead academic and operational delivery at a newly launched London campus in partnership with a leading UK university.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the direction of an exciting new venture designed to attract a diverse international student body studying undergraduate and postgraduate courses with a strong employability focus.
The Role
You’ll provide academic and strategic leadership across the campus, ensuring outstanding student outcomes, quality assurance, and compliance with higher education regulations. Working closely with university and central teams, you’ll drive curriculum enhancement, oversee academic delivery, and cultivate a culture of excellence, research, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide visionary leadership across academic and professional teams.
* Oversee programme delivery, compliance, and quality standards.
* Lead on curriculum design, course approvals, and partnership development.
* Support the growth of new academic programmes and progression pathways.
* Maintain high academic standing through scholarship and engagement.
* Drive continuous improvement in student outcomes and staff performance.
About You:
* PhD (or equivalent) in Business or a related discipline.
* Proven leadership experience in UK higher education.
* Strong research and publication record (3* or above).
* Experience teaching international students and leading academic teams.
* Knowledge of quality assurance and partnership management in HE.
* Fellowship of AdvanceHE (or willingness to achieve within 12 months).
This role offers the chance to lead a campus at a pivotal stage of growth and make a tangible impact on international student success in London.
For more information on the position and the recruitment process, please reach out to Liv Davies at Olivia.Davies@jss-search.com