Head of School - School of Education
Are you an inspiring academic leader ready to shape the future of education? This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role and drive the success of one of our largest and most dynamic programs.
About Us
Ikon Institute is operated by EDU, an ASX-listed provider of tertiary education, specialising in Early Childhood Education and Human Services. We foster meaningful careers through high‐quality education across our campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and online.
About The Role
The Head of School, School of Education plays a critical leadership role in driving the delivery, growth and quality of the courses in the discipline. This role will lead a large academic team, oversee programme performance, and ensure the delivery of high‐quality teaching and learning that meets Ikon's vision and goals.
This role plays an integral part in ensuring academic integrity, learning and teaching design and quality, student engagement, and the academic progression of students.
As a member of the Teaching & Learning Committee, this role will also focus on academic management, team leadership and industry engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Academic Delivery
* Manage the operations and delivery of courses.
* Provide exemplary leadership and scholarship, and support the achievement of a high standard of teaching and scholarship across the academic team.
* Manage the quality of teaching within courses, providing academic staff with support and improvement strategies as required.
* Lead the development of industry‐relevant teaching and learning strategies that promote employability outcomes.
* Support the ongoing course review and continuous improvement processes, including moderation and benchmarking, to maintain the quality and currency of the courses and assessments.
* Support the comprehensive course review activities, and support the Accreditation and Development team in the preparation of documentation associated with Renewal of Accreditation.
* Manage the development and maintenance of learning resources (including for blended and online delivery as relevant) and facilities for courses to ensure adequacy and appropriateness, and currency.
Academic Management
* Ensure the proper conduct of all academic matters relating to staff, students, and academic results in the school adhering to organisational policies, procedures, and standards.
* Identify, select and recruit appropriately qualified permanent and sessional academic staff for the delivery of subjects, including developing and maintaining a pool of suitable qualified sessional lecturers and ensuring that target teaching loads (subjects per trimester) of permanent academic staff are achieved.
* Monitor student achievement, progression, retention, and completion, identifying risks and issues, and actively engaging support and improvement strategies as required.
* Support students identified as 'at risk', offering a supportive and student‐centric approach to improvement.
* Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, standards, and requirements across all aspects of courses and across the team.
* Provide data, analysis and feedback as required to the Dean and the management team to inform key business decisions.
* Actively engage with marketing and student recruitment staff to facilitate a clear understanding and communication of course requirements and outcomes.
* Support student recruitment and orientation activities, including participation in open days and information sessions.
* Ensure the quality of teaching, learning and assessment materials made available to students and staff via the Learning Management System.
Course Development and Accreditation
* Sit on Course Advisory Committees in relation to the development of new courses.
* Contribute to the development of new courses, including course outcomes, course structure, subject outlines, and accreditation submissions.
* Participate in planning and launch activities in relation to new courses.
Team Leadership
* Lead, direct and develop a high‐performing academic team whose main priority is teaching and learning excellence and high student outcomes.
* Engage in scholarly activity, keeping abreast with the latest developments in relevant subject areas of teaching and in pedagogy.
* Facilitate and support the professional development and scholarship of academic staff.
* Actively engage in developing a positive and supportive culture within the team and across the Institute.
* Provide mentoring and coaching support for team members to assist in their development.
* Provide clear direction to and manage the work performance of team members.
* Embrace and model the fundamental values of Ikon and ensure these characteristics are consistently applied across all aspects of the operation of the school.
Industry Engagement
* Engage with industry and professional bodies to maintain currency and relevance of courses and pedagogy.
* Manage relations with external associates, including benchmarking partners.
* Develop and maintain relationships with suitable external services that can host Ikon students on practicums and work placements.
* Promote Ikon through relevant professional networks and professional bodies.
Education, Experience & Skills
* A PhD or postgraduate qualification in a directly related discipline or field.
* Experience in management, and leading change and innovation within a higher education environment.
* Knowledge of contemporary developments in the discipline or field, informed by continuing scholarship and/or practice.
* Skills in contemporary teaching, learning and assessment principles specific to the discipline or field.
* Experience in developing, leading, and managing high performance teams.
* Experience in course development and accreditation and development of course curriculum.
* Demonstrated understanding of requirements associated with regulatory frameworks, especially the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.
* IT proficiency and systems knowledge.
Why Join us?
A supportive team
When you work with us, you're not just a team member—your part of a supportive community that lifts each other up, values every contribution, and thrives on mutual respect.
Career progression
Here, you'll find an environment where your ideas matter, your growth is prioritised, and you're empowered to do your best work—because when we succeed, we do it together.
A positive and fun work environment
Work should be more than just a job—it should be an experience you enjoy!
Daily breakfast supplied
We believe that a positive and fun work environment starts with the little things, and what's better than breakfast?
Training and Development opportunities
Professional development allowance available to invest in your future & help you stay at the forefront of your field.
Diversity & Inclusion
We celebrate diversity and are committed to reflecting Australian society to better serve our students. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, sexually and gender diverse people, and individuals of all ages.
Next Steps
Apply online or send your resume and cover letter to kelly.white@edu.com.au.
Only applicants with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be notified.
We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our team!
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