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Head Of Quality (Homebased w National Travel), Orpington
Client:
Dovetail and Slate Ltd
Location:
Orpington, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
Job Reference:
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2
Posted:
26.03.2025
Expiry Date:
10.05.2025
Job Description:
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:
1. Leading and managing the Quality team to deliver high-impact assurance and improvement initiatives.
2. Developing and implementing a robust quality improvement strategy aligned with Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework and apprenticeship standards.
3. Driving a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring all staff contribute to raising standards in teaching, learning, and assessment.
4. Overseeing quality monitoring activities, including observations, learner feedback analysis, and data-driven improvement initiatives.
5. Supporting the production of Self-Assessment Reports (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plans (QIP), ensuring evidence-based enhancements.
6. Collaborating with delivery teams, curriculum leaders, and shared services to ensure consistency and alignment with best practices.
7. Managing the standardisation of assessment and teaching practices across all training locations and subcontractors.
8. Acting as the deputy/shadow Ofsted nominee, playing a key role in regulatory inspections.
9. Overseeing compliance with awarding body requirements and ensuring the integrity of assessment processes.
10. 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.
1. Degree-level education or extensive relevant industry experience.
2. Recognised teaching qualification (Level 4 or above).
3. Assessor and Internal Quality Assurer qualifications (e.g., TAQA, A1, V1).
4. Extensive experience in quality management within apprenticeship training, including knowledge of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework and ESFA compliance.
5. Strong leadership and team management experience, with the ability to drive performance and foster a high-quality culture.
6. Analytical mindset, with experience using data insights (e.g., QAR reports, Power BI) to inform decision-making.
7. Ability to engage and influence key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
8. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.
9. Experience as an Ofsted nominee or deputy nominee.
10. Background in electrical/mechanical services (Level 4 qualifications preferred).
11. 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!
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.
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