Job Introduction
QUALITY AUDITOR - EDUCATION
Salary: £40,000
Hybrid - 3 days onsite
Nationwide with extensive travel
Horizon Care & Education is looking for a Quality Auditor to provide independent assurance across our portfolio of children's residential homes, supported accommodation services and schools.
Do you have?
QTS or Teaching Qualification
Teaching experience ideally in SEND/SEMH
Leadership experience, SENCO, Quality of Education Lead
A strong understanding of curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment/progress, EHCPs, safeguarding and school improvement/QA
Knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 would be highly beneficial.
If you have a strong understanding of Ofsted inspection frameworks, safeguarding, compliance, evidence-based assessment and quality improvement, this could be an exciting opportunity to broaden your experience across both education and children's services.
About the role
You’ll carry out systematic, evidence-based audits against statutory regulations and Horizon's internal quality frameworks, identifying strengths, risks, areas of non-compliance and opportunities for improvement.
Your experience of inspection and assessment will be key to understanding evidence, asking the right questions, challenging constructively and making balanced professional judgements.
The role will primarily focus on our residential children's homes and supported accommodation services, with regular auditing across our wider portfolio.
A typical audit will involve:
- Days 1-2: On-site assessment, including file reviews, interviews with staff and young people, observations and evidence gathering.
- Day 3: Analysis of findings, report writing and submission.
- Working independently while maintaining professional objectivity and consistency.
- Providing clear, constructive feedback that supports continuous improvement.
- Identifying safeguarding, compliance and quality risks and ensuring these are appropriately highlighted.
What we're looking for
- Ofsted inspection, education quality assurance or school improvement
- Conducting inspections, audits, reviews or evidence-based assessments
- Safeguarding and regulatory compliance within education or children's services
- Analysing evidence and making sound professional judgements
- Producing high-quality, detailed inspection or audit reports
- Working confidently with senior leaders and challenging constructively where required
- Engaging professionally with children, young people and staff
- Understanding how effective services translate policy and regulation into practice
Benefits
- High-quality CPD opportunities
- SHINE therapeutic training and support
- Comprehensive induction, including shadowing and face-to-face training
- Supportive management and senior leaders
- Blue Light Card
- Colleague referral scheme - earn up to £2,500 per referral
- Life Assurance
- Financial wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Tastecard discounts
- Free online learning and development
- Free eye checks
- A strong focus on colleague wellbeing
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Quality Auditor Education employer: Horizon Care & Education
Horizon Care & Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment in Bradford where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. With competitive pay, bonuses, and a strong emphasis on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles while enjoying a collaborative and caring culture that prioritises the welfare of both staff and residents.
Contact Details:
Horizon Care & Education Recruitment Team
