Head of Quality

Head of Quality & Compliance

Location: Derby
Salary: £55,162 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Holiday Entitlement: 35 Days Annual Leave

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Head of Quality & Compliance to join a high-performing leadership team and play a pivotal role in driving quality assurance, compliance and continuous improvement across the college.
Reporting directly to the Vice Principal, Quality of Education
, you will lead the development and implementation of quality strategies that enhance learner achievement, curriculum performance and the overall educational experience across a diverse provision including Study Programmes, Apprenticeships, Adult Learning, High Needs and Subcontracted Provision.
This is an exciting opportunity for a quality professional with a strong understanding of the FE sector, Ofsted requirements and quality improvement methodologies to make a significant impact at both a strategic and operational level.

• Lead and implement the college's quality assurance and continuous improvement strategy.
• Take ownership of the Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
• Analyse performance data and provide insightful reports and recommendations to senior leaders.
• Develop and maintain inspection readiness, supporting curriculum teams in preparation for Ofsted inspections.
• Lead quality improvement projects and drive measurable improvements in teaching, learning and assessment.
• Oversee awarding body compliance, Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) processes and external quality activities.
• Ensure subcontracted provision meets the same high standards as direct delivery.
• Lead and manage a team of Improvement Practitioners, Voice Coordinators and the Regulations Manager.
• Develop innovative approaches to learner, employer and stakeholder voice activities to improve quality and satisfaction.

• PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Assessor and IQA qualifications.
• Level 2 English and Maths.
• Significant experience leading quality assurance and improvement within Further Education.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework.
• Experience managing and influencing change across large organisations.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing and data interpretation skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of curriculum quality, assessment practices and awarding body requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience as an Ofsted Inspector.
• Project management experience.
• Experience working directly with awarding bodies.
• Master's degree in Education or a related field.
• Leadership and Management qualification above Level 3.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to excellence and continuous improvement. You will be empowered to influence strategy, shape quality systems and play a key role in delivering outstanding outcomes for learners and stakeholders.
If you are passionate about quality, compliance and educational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.