Head of School

  • Contract
  • London

The Art Academy


Job Summary

The Head of School has strategic responsibility for leading and developing the Art Academy’s art education offer, including any Higher Education or internally awarded academic programmes, its Short Course offer and its outreach work.

Job Description

The Head of School has strategic responsibility for leading and developing the Art Academy’s art education o er, including any Higher Education or internally awarded academic programmes, its Short Course o er and its outreach work. They will ensure the Academy upholds the highest standards of teaching, pastoral care and student experience, whilst driving innovation in the Academy’s curriculums, partnerships and progression.

Responsible to the Creative Director, they will work with the Art Academy’s executive management team to help to run the organisation and to develop and deliver a strategic vision for the Academy, ensuring that its aims, principles and charitable purpose are maintained in all its provision and decision making.

Job Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Experience working in a Higher Education or Further Education environment.

Experience of strategic leadership with an education or arts charity organisation.

Experience of senior management.

Experience of financial planning, including creating and managing budgets.

Proficient in the use of IT systems including CRM platforms and Google Workspace (particularly Google Sheets / Excel).

Essential Skills

Strong interest in and knowledge of fine art.

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Effective problem-solving ability with sound judgment.

Adaptable and flexible approach; able to work in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Collaborative and supportive team member.

Numerate and literate with high standards of accuracy.

Confident, approachable and professional, with the ability to handle sensitive matters discreetly.

Able to manage confidential and personal data securely

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Head of School
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Charity
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Sat, 31 Jan 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Head of School

Job: Head of School

Organisation: The Art Academy

Postcode: SE1 9BL

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