0.5 Quality Manager in North East

0.5 Quality Manager

Location: Any Campus

Salary: £40,515 to £42,979 per annum pro rata

Post Type: Part Time

Hours per Week: 18.5

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Friday 05 December 2025

Reference: 0881-25

About Education Partnership North East (EPNE)

At EPNE our ‘purpose’ is our north star. It is what we expect of ourselves every single day and why we ask all staff to keep our purpose front and centre in all that they do. Our Purpose is to “unlock potential, create opportunities, and transform lives through outstanding education, skills and training”. Rooted in our transformative power, it communicates our work in tackling inequalities, removing barriers, and improving the life chances of the people and communities we serve. We nurture our very special culture. Our unifying values framework “The actions we take the choices we make – The actions I take the choices I make” represent the character of our college group, and are grounded in the belief that every action, by every individual, contributes to our success. This why we encourage empowered individuals, personal accountability and growth. Building on our remarkable past, creativity and pioneering spirit, we are moving forward with courage into the future, improving what we do, remaining action‑orientated, and innovating to make an exceptional difference for the world we live in. Shaping futures for a better tomorrow, join our changemaking community now.

About the Candidate

We’re seeking a proactive, detail‑oriented leader with a passion for educational excellence and an understanding of Education quality frameworks. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator, collaborative team player, and an analytical thinker who uses data to drive positive change. This person will be a changemaker by fostering a high‑performance culture, ensuring continuous improvement, and influencing quality standards that directly impact student outcomes and experience.

About the Role

This position offers the opportunity to shape the quality of Education provision at a multi‑site College. The role involves high‑level collaboration across departments and external partners. It’s an excellent opportunity for career development in academic leadership, policy influence, and institutional quality management, with access to continuous professional development and national quality networks.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and monitoring of quality assurance and improvement processes across all campuses.
• Work closely with teaching staff to develop and enhance the quality of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Provide quality guidance on the development, validation, and continuous enhancement of educational programmes.
• Operationally manage partnerships with Education awarding organisation, ensuring compliance and academic integrity.
• Analyse data from sources such as OFS, NSS, and Graduate Outcomes to inform quality improvements.
• Support faculties in producing annual monitoring reports, self‑evaluations, and quality improvement action plans.

Qualifications

• First Degree or equivalent
• Minimum Level 2 Maths and English qualification
• Fellow of HEA and/or Teaching qualification

Essential Skills & Experience

• At least 2 years experience of the education sector
• Experience of programme development and validation
• Experience of working with Education Awarding organisations
• Experience of using metrics and management information systems to drive improvements
• Leading and contributing to quality enhancement or assurance processes.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and students to ensure successful outcomes.

What’s in it for you?

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35‑48 days per year, plus public holidays).
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% – 28.68%)
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.
• Free Gym access available at Bede Campus

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.