St Mary’s University, Twickenham
Head of School of Education
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Head of School of Education
Overview
As St Mary’s University builds on its proud heritage, we are seeking an exceptional and visionary academic leader to join us as Head of the School of Education. This is a distinctive opportunity to lead a high-performing School with a strong reputation for excellence in:
- Teacher education
- Innovative pedagogy
- Impactful research
Recognised for its consistent Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" provision, the School of Education develops reflective, values-driven educators who make a meaningful difference in schools and communities. Building on this success, the School is entering an ambitious phase of development, including:
- Strengthening its research and knowledge exchange culture
- Expanding partnerships
- Growing its academic portfolio
The role offers a competitive salary and a generous employee benefits package.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Dean of Faculty, the Head of School will provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of school activity, including:
- Academic provision
- Staff management
- Student experience
- Resource planning
You will be a key member of the Faculty Management Team, contributing to the delivery of Faculty and University strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading Academic Communities:
- Lead and manage the School as a dynamic environment focusing on excellence in teaching, learning, research, and knowledge exchange.
- Enhancing Teacher Education:
- Sustain and enhance outstanding teacher education provision, ensuring continued excellence in:
- Outcomes
- Student experience
- Ofsted readiness
- Sustain and enhance outstanding teacher education provision, ensuring continued excellence in:
- Strategic Growth:
- Deliver ambitious growth through:
- Home and international recruitment
- New programme development
- Enterprise opportunities
- Deliver ambitious growth through:
- Research & Knowledge Exchange:
- Drive research and knowledge exchange, increasing outputs, impact, and REF readiness.
- Student Experience:
- Champion excellent student experience, informed by:
- Sector data (e.g., NSS, Graduate Outcomes, PTES/PRES)
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Champion excellent student experience, informed by:
- Staff Leadership & Development:
- Lead, motivate, and develop staff, focusing on:
- Workload allocation
- Performance review
- Talent management within an inclusive culture
- Lead, motivate, and develop staff, focusing on:
- Collaborative Partnerships:
- Build and sustain strategic partnerships with:
- Schools
- Professional bodies
- Policymakers
- International collaborators
- Build and sustain strategic partnerships with:
- Resource & Budget Management:
- Manage school resources and budget effectively, ensuring delivery of agreed KPIs and priorities.
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Candidate Requirements
You will bring:
- Established Academic Leadership:
- Proven track record of academic leadership and team management.
- Ability to translate strategy into operational success.
- Teacher Education Expertise:
- Significant experience in teacher education, including knowledge of:
- Ofsted requirements
- Inspection and enhancement processes
- Significant experience in teacher education, including knowledge of:
- Teaching, Learning & Research Impact:
- Strong profile in teaching and learning, alongside:
- An emerging or established record of research and/or knowledge exchange.
- Strong profile in teaching and learning, alongside:
- Curriculum and Partnership Development:
- Experience in curriculum innovation.
- Domestic and international partnership development and growth.
- Resource Management:
- Proven ability to manage resources and budgets effectively in higher education contexts.
- Commitment to Core Values:
- Dedication to equality, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing.
- Alignment with the University’s core values:
- Respect
- Generosity of spirit
- Inclusiveness
- Excellence
About St Mary’s University
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St Mary’s University is defined by a strong sense of:
- Community
- Inclusiveness
- Mutual respect
We are values-led, committed to delivering:
- Research-informed teaching
- Outstanding student experience
- Strong graduate outcomes
With a focus on preparing students for flourishing lives and meaningful careers.
The School of Education is central to this mission, featuring:
- A strong track record of professional engagement
- A growing, vibrant research environment
Why Join Us?
- Lead an Outstanding and high-performing School of Education.
- Shape and-deliver an ambitious agenda for:
- Research
- Partnerships
- International growth
- Join a supportive and collegial leadership community within the Faculty.
- Contribute to a University focused on education with purpose, impact, and social responsibility.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
St Mary’s University is committed to:
- Equality
- Diversity
- Inclusion
We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please view our detailed access guide.
Legal Information
Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
- St Mary’s University holds a work visa sponsorship licence but may not always guarantee Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.
- Eligibility to work in the UK must be assessed in accordance with the Points Based System prior to application; further advice cannot be provided.
Skilled Worker visa: GOV.UK
Key Dates
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Closing Date: 4th August 2026 at 23:00.
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Candidates advised to submit applications early as we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised deadline.
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Interview Date: Week commencing Monday, 24th August 2026.
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