Curriculum and Quality Manager in Birmingham

The Curriculum and Quality Manager plays a vital role in continually improving the quality of our teaching, learning, and assessment for our learners. The post holder will work in alignment with all our key regulatory bodies' priorities and expectations, assisting in the development and evaluation of quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, policies and procedures which includes Ofsted preparation.

The post is responsible for the overall management and administration of quality delivery across all our courses and qualifications. Working with Tutors/Assessors, learners, and awarding organisations, the post holder will provide management and monitoring of delivery in line with our Quality Assurance Framework and Quality Improvement Plan. The post holder will be responsible for the accurate completion of relevant records, processes and procedures to ensure that Challenge-trg Skills is fully compliant in its delivery and strives for improvement year on year.

Responsibilities

• Develop Self-Assessment Report and lead, manage, monitor and review the implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan.
• Implement the Quality Improvement Strategy across Challenge-trg Skills including the annual quality improvement cycle and all processes that underpin it. Work with managers to embed quality improvement processes.
• Lead responsibility for Ofsted inspections fulfilling the role of the Quality Nominee.
• Conduct teaching and learning observations and manage monthly and quarterly training activities with tutors on any areas which have been identified as needing improvement.
• Lead the development and delivery of dynamic, relevant and industry-credible curriculum products that are informed and driven by national priorities and are designed to meet learner, employer and market needs.
• Develop plans, policies and procedures for the Quality department.
• Demonstrate expertise in delivering high-quality assurance and compliance engagements.
• Produce and use data reports on a range of measures to monitor progress, including learner attendance, achievement rates, etc. in conjunction with the MIS Team.
• Manage relationships with awarding organisations and ensure that internal processes meet external standards and DCS is maintained.
• Oversee and support the development and delivery of a program of internal quality assurance, providing timely and meaningful information to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Oversee the assessment and standardisation processes across the curriculum, ensuring consistency and high standards.
• Set up and prepare standardisation meetings per quarter with the relevant IQAs.
• Proactively liaise with the MIS department for the continued improvement of the learner experience, progress and outcomes.
• Be a role model in maintaining a positive culture that embeds the values and beliefs through highly effective communication processes, that ensures learners and staff feel valued, safe and supported.
• Represent Challenge-trg Skills positively and highly effectively in all dealings with external partners and stakeholders.
• Actively promote the embedding of British Values, Equality & Diversity and Health and Safety.
• Be responsible for taking all appropriate measures to safeguard young people and promote their welfare and to act as a Designated Senior Person for Safeguarding of Children and adults.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by line manager.

Essential qualifications and experience

• Assessor and Verifier qualified (D32/33/34, A1/V1)
• Teaching qualification
• Knowledge and experience of internal and external assessment, standardisation and verification processes for a range of Awarding Organisations.
• Experience of quality improvement activities and procedures.
• Experience of developing and implementing a range of qualifications and programmes to meet the needs of learners and employers.
• Experience of high-quality learning, teaching and assessment.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with various stakeholders.
• The ability to lead teams through inspirational leadership which commands respect and provides an environment where others feel motivated.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Carrying out the role of Inspection nominee, leading on the coordination and communication of inspection activities, ensuring that evidence of impact, learner outcomes, and continuous improvement are clearly articulated and demonstrated.
• Developing and implementation of Self-Assessment and Quality Improvement Strategy and Process to ensure continuous improvement of provision.
• Excellent understanding of appropriate educational requirements and regulation of courses and qualifications.