About Us
Ikon Institute is operated by EDU, an ASX-listed provider of tertiary education, specialising in Human Services and Early Childhood Education. We foster meaningful careers through high-quality education across our campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and our Digital Campus.
Head of School – School of Education
The Head of School – School of Education is responsible for the academic leadership and delivery of courses within the Early Childhood Education discipline, while supporting the achievement of Ikon's vision, goals, and objectives. The role ensures academic integrity, learning and teaching design, quality, student engagement and the academic progression of students.
About the Role
As a member of the Teaching & Learning Committee, this role will 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, supporting 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 quality and currency of the courses and assessments.
* Support comprehensive course review activities and assist the Accreditation and Development team with documentation associated with Renewal of Accreditation.
* Manage the development and maintenance of learning resources (including for blended and online delivery) and facilities to ensure adequacy, appropriateness and currency.
Academic Management
* Ensure 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 delivery of subjects, developing and maintaining a pool of suitable qualified sessional lecturers and ensuring target teaching loads 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 to the Dean and the management team to inform key business decisions.
* Actively engage with marketing and student recruitment staff to facilitate clear communication of course requirements and outcomes.
* Support student recruitment and orientation activities, including participation in open days and information sessions.
* Ensure quality of teaching, learning and assessment materials made available to students and staff via the Learning Management System.
Course Development and Accreditation
* Serve on Course Advisory Committees in relation to the development of new courses.
* Contribute to the development of new courses, including course outcomes, structure, subject outlines and accreditation submissions.
* Participate in planning and launch activities for new courses.
Team Leadership
* Lead, direct and develop a high‐performing academic team focused on teaching and learning excellence and high student outcomes.
* Engage in scholarly activity, staying abreast of developments in relevant subject areas of teaching and pedagogy.
* Facilitate and support the professional development and scholarship of academic staff.
* Actively develop 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, ensuring these characteristics are consistently applied across all aspects of the school's operation.
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 – Work with a supportive community that lifts each other up, values every contribution, and thrives on mutual respect.
* Career progression – An environment where your ideas matter, growth is prioritized, and you're empowered to do your best work.
* A positive and fun work environment – Work should be more than a job; it should be an experience you enjoy.
* Daily breakfast supplied – We believe a positive environment starts with the little things.
* Training and Development opportunities – Professional development allowance to invest in your future.
* Diversity & Inclusion – We celebrate diversity and are committed to reflecting Australian society to better serve our students. 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 are encouraged.
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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