Head of School - Technology

# Head of School - Technology**37 hours per week****Waterside****About the Job**As Head of School - Technology, you will provide inspirational academic leadership, strategic direction and exceptional operational management for the School within the Faculty of Business, Creative Industries, Technology and Law.Your responsibilities will include:* Oversight of the School’s programme portfolio; maintaining high academic standards, reviewing and developing new courses and curricula to meet market needs.* Ensuring delivery of exemplary student learning experiences which generate academic achievement, student satisfaction and successful graduate outcomes.* Ensuring the effective performance of the school’s academic teams through building a culture of employee engagement, aspiration, trust and well-being.* Facilitating and supporting research and knowledge exchange outputs to contribute to the school’s reputation and profile.**About You*** You are an inclusive, effective academic leader with a track record of performance, credibility and authority in leading teams to success.* You are a strategic thinker who uses an evidence base to inform and achieve your objectives / KPIs.* You have a developed understanding of quality assurance and enhancement and how these contribute to maintaining high standards and continuous improvement.* You are digitally aware and use the potential of innovative technologies to empower students and staff to develop and progress.* You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating sensitivity to, and understanding of, differing needs among the stakeholders you work with.* You understand regulatory and financial requirements, always acting with integrity and professionalism.* You proactively seek self-development.* You manage change effectively, taking the team with you as priorities change and new ways of working emerge.**Qualifications****Essential:*** Level 7 qualification or equivalent professional qualification or experience, aligning with subjects in the School or Faculty.**Desirable:*** A Doctoral qualification.* Registration with a relevant regulatory or professional body.* Professional recognition as HEA Fellow (D2) or teaching qualification recognised by HESA, or willingness to obtain within an agreed timescale.**Department**The Faculty of Business, Creative Industries, Technology and Law (FBCITL) is an exciting new faculty at the University of Northampton, bringing together a diverse range of disciplines across business, law, creative industries and technology. Formed to foster innovation, collaboration and interdisciplinary working, the Faculty provides a dynamic environment where staff and students can thrive, develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges, and make a meaningful impact regionally, nationally and globally.**Closing Date: 1 November 2026****Interview Date: 16 November 2026**£58,225 to £67,468 per annum. Grade 9
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