Head Of Quality Homebased w National Travel

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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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