Quality Improvement Manager (English & Maths)

We are looking for a Quality Improvement Manager for English and Maths, covering both GCSE and Functional Skills. This role ensures robust internal quality assurance processes and high-quality teaching, learning and assessment (TLA) at Nottingham College. You will liaise with key awarding organisations, oversee assessment activities and promote evidence-based approaches to improve curriculum standards. Challenges

• Maintaining Consistency: Ensuring high-quality TLA across various curriculum areas.
• Navigating Regulatory Requirements: Adhering to regulatory standards and inspection frameworks.
• Addressing Malpractice: Investigating and addressing alleged malpractice related to assessment and standards.
• Managing Difficult Conversations: Effectively handling feedback and improvement discussions.
• Staying Ahead of Innovations: Keeping up with advancements in technology and AI to enhance teaching practices.
Responsibilities
• Lead targeted quality improvement interventions and produce outcome reports.
• Review and evaluate education quality in alignment with inspection frameworks and regulatory standards.
• Investigate alleged malpractice related to assessment and standards.
• Ensure effective assessment and internal verification policies and practices.
• Lead standardisation and moderation activities to evaluate teaching quality and provide developmental feedback.
Opportunities
• Driving Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance educational quality.
• Professional Development: Stay updated with best practices and technological innovations.
• Influencing Curriculum: Promote evidence-based approaches to influence curriculum design and delivery.
• Building Partnerships: Liaise with awarding organisations and partners to foster collaborative relationships.
• Contributing to Innovation: Explore new technologies and innovative practices to integrate cutting-edge methods into education delivery.
  
  The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving quality improvements through robust processes, leading targeted interventions and substantial experience in internal quality assurance activities. Excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence and a commitment to upholding equal opportunities and diversity are essential. The successful candidate will be solutions-focused with strong problem-solving abilities.
The successful candidate will have:
• Proven track record of driving quality improvements.
• Leadership in targeted intervention and improvement planning.
• Teaching/training experience in Further Education and Higher Education.
• Substantial experience in internal quality assurance.
• Collaboration with stakeholders for quality delivery.
  
  Competitive Salary: £41,560 to £43,660 per annum FTE
• Annual Leave: 39 days + 8 Bank Holidays + option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Pension: Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts: Various stores and services via our Vivup App
• Travel Schemes: Cycle to work, local transport, and car benefit schemes
• Professional Development: 8 dedicated CPD days and our request to invest programme
• College Café Connections: Connect with colleagues experiencing similar issues
Apply If you're ready to be part of something special, visit nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/workwithus to apply. We shortlist and interview throughout the duration of the advert, submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of candidates. £41,560 to £43,660 per annum (Band 8)