Head of School (Health)

About School of Coding & AI

School of Coding & AI (SoC&AI) is one of the UK’s fastest growing education providers, delivering high quality, career focused programmes across Business, Coding, Computer Science & AI, STEM, Health and Social Care.

We work with schools and universities to provide education that leads to real outcomes. Our focus is simple, student first, always.

We are now looking for a Head of Health to lead the strategic development, academic quality and continued growth of our Health and Social Care and Public Health provision.

About the role

Reporting to the Dean, the Head of Health will provide strategic and operational leadership across our Health and Social Care and Public Health academic portfolio, ensuring the School delivers high quality teaching, strong student outcomes and programmes that remain relevant to the needs of the health, care and public health sectors.

This is a senior academic leadership role with responsibility for shaping the direction of the health portfolio, strengthening academic standards, supporting curriculum development and driving sustainable growth. You will work closely with Subject Leads, academic teams and senior leaders to ensure the School has the right structure, quality assurance, partnerships and delivery standards in place to support students and meet organisational objectives.

The role will also play an important part in identifying opportunities to expand provision, develop new courses, build external partnerships and strengthen SoC&AI’s profile across health, social care, public health, education and related sectors.

The postholder will be responsible for maintaining academic quality, regulatory compliance and financial sustainability, while contributing to SoC&AI’s wider growth strategy and ensuring the Health School is recognised for quality, relevance, innovation and student success.

What You’ll Be Doing

Strategic Leadership

• Set and deliver a clear academic and commercial strategy for the Health School.
• Lead the growth and development of Health and Social Care and Public Health provision.
• Identify market opportunities, sector needs and curriculum developments that support portfolio growth.
• Contribute to senior leadership forums and wider organisational strategy.
• Ensure the School’s direction aligns with SoCAI’s priorities, student outcomes and external sector expectations

Academic Quality & Student Experience

• Own teaching quality, learning outcomes and the overall student experience
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies such as OfS, Ofsted and relevant PSRBs
• Use data, including NSS, continuation, completion and outcomes, to drive improvement
• Embed inclusive, accessible and high quality education

Research, Innovation & Impact

• Develop research, scholarship and knowledge exchange activity across Health and related disciplines. 
• Encourage applied research, sector engagement and innovation that supports real world health and social care challenges.
• Support staff development, research output and external funding opportunities
• Align activity with industry needs and regional priorities.

People Leadership

• Lead and develop academic teams across the Health School.
• Build a high performing, accountable and engaged culture.
• Manage senior roles within the School and support leadership capability.
• Oversee workforce planning and effective deployment of resources.

Financial & Operational Management

• Own and manage the Health School budget.
• Ensure financial sustainability and delivery against agreed targets.
• Optimise use of staff, space and resources.
• Respond effectively to changes in funding or demand.

External Partnerships & Profile

• Build and manage relationships with employers, universities, public health bodies, care providers, professional organisations and wider sector partners.
• Create opportunities for placements, employability, applied learning and sector engagement.
• Represent the Health School externally and strengthen its reputation.
• Develop partnerships that support curriculum relevance, student progression and wider community impact.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Lead on risk management, safeguarding and health & safety within the School.
• Contribute to academic governance and assurance processes.