Head of Quality
Location: Home-based with frequent national travel.
Working Pattern: Full-time, 35 hours per week.
Salary: Up to £70,000, depending on experience.
The Opportunity
A leading national training provider is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Quality to oversee quality assurance and continuous improvement across its apprenticeship and training provision. This high-impact leadership role will drive excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
The Role
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Operations, the Head of Quality will lead a national team responsible for monitoring and enhancing training standards. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's quality strategy, supporting staff development, and ensuring outstanding learner experiences. Key aspects of the role include:
* Leading and managing the Quality team to deliver high-impact assurance and improvement initiatives.
* Developing and implementing a robust quality improvement strategy aligned with Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework and apprenticeship standards.
* Driving a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring all staff contribute to raising standards in teaching, learning, and assessment.
* Overseeing quality monitoring activities, including observations, learner feedback analysis, and data-driven improvement initiatives.
* Supporting the production of Self-Assessment Reports (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plans (QIP), ensuring evidence-based enhancements.
* Collaborating with delivery teams, curriculum leaders, and shared services to ensure consistency and alignment with best practices.
* Managing the standardisation of assessment and teaching practices across all training locations and subcontractors.
* Acting as the deputy/shadow Ofsted nominee, playing a key role in regulatory inspections.
* Overseeing compliance with awarding body requirements and ensuring the integrity of assessment processes.
* Managing budgets for quality assurance and improvement activities.
About You
This role requires a proactive, analytical, and collaborative leader with a strong background in quality management within apprenticeships or further education. Whether you're an experienced Head of Quality or an ambitious quality professional ready to step up, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape national training provision within a well-respected organisation.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Degree-level education or extensive relevant industry experience.
* Recognised teaching qualification (Level 4 or above).
* Assessor and Internal Quality Assurer qualifications (e.g., TAQA, A1, V1).
* Extensive experience in quality management within apprenticeship training, including knowledge of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework and ESFA compliance.
* Strong leadership and team management experience, with the ability to drive performance and foster a high-quality culture.
* Analytical mindset, with experience using data insights (e.g., QAR reports, Power BI) to inform decision-making.
* Ability to engage and influence key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.
Desirable:
* Leadership or management qualification (e.g., ILM, CMI Level 5+).
* Coaching/mentoring qualification (ILM, CMI Level 5+).
* Experience as an Ofsted nominee or deputy nominee.
* Background in electrical/mechanical services (Level 4 qualifications preferred).
* Experience overseeing the quality of subcontracted provision.
This role requires an Enhanced DBS check, and shortlisted candidates will be subject to social media screening. If you're ready to make a real impact and lead quality excellence in a dynamic training environment, apply today!
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