Horizons College is an innovative and inclusive independent specialist provision for young people aged 16-25 with learning difficulties and/or complex needs. Having opened our brand new college campus at the Interface Business Park in Royal Wootton Bassett in September 2022, the college was graded as Good by Ofsted in the most recent inspection (March 2024). We are looking for an ambitious Quality and Training Manager to work together with the SLT to manage and further develop the quality assurance processes and the culture of continuous improvement for the college.
This exciting opportunity would be suited to someone who has a clear understanding and experience of Quality management. You will work together with the Senior Leadership Team to develop the quality assurance procedures for the College in order to establish a total quality management approach to college services and continuous improvement on student success and experience. The post has a teaching commitment of two sessions per week (approximately 7 hours).
We at Horizons College will strive to meet the end goal of our mission: Empowering learners to shape their future.
Your Role
At a glance, some of the key fields you will be responsible for include (but are not limited to):
1. To actively promote and develop a whole college approach to quality improvement.
2. To rigorously monitor key college action plans.
3. Play a leading role in the Quality Improvement Planning process.
4. To liaise with curriculum/therapy and support services.
Your Experience
Our Quality Manager person specification will contain the full areas of skills and experience. Some essential features our appointee will need to have include:
1. A Degree or above level of qualification.
2. Qualified lecturer or Teacher level 6 or above.
3. Knowledge and experience of current learning, teaching and assessment strategies within the SEND field.
4. A robust knowledge of quality improvement systems and processes.
5. Ability to present oral and written communication to a range of audiences.
6. Ability to review and evaluate complex material and data.
Hours: 37 hours per week
Interview: w/c 10.02.2025 or as received
Benefits
Brunel Academies Trust is a rapidly developing Multi Academy Trust. We value our colleagues and the effort they put into our children and young people day in and day out. Whether through continuous professional development (CPD) to feed your ambitions, personal and impartial support through challenging days, or exciting and easy-to-use discounts to enjoy with friends and family, we have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all staff including:
1. Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities.
2. Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping, and holidays.
3. Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village.
4. Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone, as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries.
5. Excellent pension scheme.
6. Free on-site parking.
7. Annual pay progression opportunities.
Most importantly, we can promise that you will achieve a high level of job satisfaction through the professional family community our colleagues represent; and the positive impact your role will have on supporting and developing our children and young people’s futures. Your role matters.
Potential talent for this exciting opportunity are warmly invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team really are. In addition to exploring our school’s journey to success via our website, please contact the school office to arrange a visit to tour the site or/and have an informal conversation with the Headteacher via 1793 481493.
Brunel internal candidates please contact the resourcing team for an internal application form.
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