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Head of School

Kaplan SingaporeSingapore, Pedra Branca, Singapore

24 days ago

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THE ROLE : Head of School

The Head of School provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure excellence in teaching, learning, and academic administration within their School. They are responsible for overseeing programme development, quality assurance, staff management, and student success while ensuring alignment with institutional goals. The role also involves fostering partnerships, managing resources, and contributing to the institution’s strategic priorities and governance.

Key Roles and Responsibilities :

Academic Leadership

Provide academic leadership to uphold high standards in teaching, learning, and assessment across the School.
Support the development of inclusive, innovative, and engaging learning experiences that foster student success and satisfaction.
Contribute to the School’s strategic initiatives, driving continuous improvement in pedagogy and academic practices.

Curriculum & Programme Development

Oversee regular review and enhancement of programmes to ensure academic quality and industry relevance.

Collaborate with internal and external partners to enrich curriculum design and teaching materials.

Promote alignment between programme outcomes and institutional goals.

People & Resource Management

Lead and support academic staff, including performance reviews, workload planning, and mentoring.

Ensure optimal use of facilities and resources while maintaining safety and operational efficiency.

Student Experience & Support

Champion student engagement and learning support initiatives to help all students thrive academically.

Work closely with staff and students to ensure a positive and supportive learning environment.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Ensure academic activities comply with institutional policies and external accreditation requirements.

Maintain robust quality assurance processes, including academic audits and ongoing enhancement efforts.

Support regulatory reviews and monitor key metrics such as enrolment, retention, and class sizes to drive sustainable growth.

General Responsibilities

Support the implementation of cross-departmental initiatives and strategic goals.

Deliver teaching duties in line with institutional workload expectations, approximately 500 hours annually.

Undertake additional duties or projects as assigned by senior leadership.

Qualifications : Education

Master’s Degree in a related discipline. PhD candidates will be given priority consideration.

Minimum Years of Experience

10 years’ experience in a multi-cultural setting at a higher educational institution or equivalent.

A minimum of 3 years managerial experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong understanding of curriculum design, academic leadership, and higher education administration.

Experience with digital learning tools and blended / online delivery modes.

Proven ability to lead and support academic teams, manage resources, and drive staff development.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and people management skills.

Ability to support change and continuous improvement within an educational setting.

Awareness of trends and challenges in the private higher education sector, both locally and globally.

Other Information :

Working Hours : Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.

Work Arrangements : Hybrid (Blend of in-office and remote work)

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Education Administration Programs

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