Quality Assurance Alternative Provision Lead officer in West Bridgford

The Children and Families Department takes a strengths‑based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this "Our Nottinghamshire Approach". Are you passionate about ensuring quality education for vulnerable children? As the Quality Assurance Alternative Provision Lead Officer, you will play a vital role in overseeing the education provided by alternative education and tuition providers commissioned by Nottinghamshire County Council. Your mission will be to confirm compliance with national and local standards, ensuring that every child receives the education they deserve.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Quality Assurance: Assess and ensure the effectiveness of educational safeguarding practices and procedures.
• Compliance Confirmation: Verify that providers deliver the promised curriculum and support pupils in achieving recognised qualifications.
• Support and Advise: Offer guidance to providers facing challenges and escalate serious concerns to the Local Authority (LA) and Ofsted when necessary.
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyse data to prepare reports that inform decision‑making and policy development.
• Collaboration: Work closely with various stakeholders to promote best practices in education and safeguarding.

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• A relevant degree level qualification in education or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience working in education.
• Experience of working with vulnerable children.
• Strong skills in negotiation, evaluation, and analysis.
• Experience in interpreting and applying legislation within a regulatory environment.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Commitment to Excellence: A high level of personal drive and dedication to outstanding customer care.
• Interpersonal Skills: The ability to build relationships and gain acceptance from colleagues, senior managers, and customers.
• Problem‑Solving Ability: A knack for making decisions and devising solutions to meet operational targets.
• Strength‑Based Practice: A focus on empowering children and young people to achieve their best.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we believe in supporting our staff. We offer:

• A Place to Belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and growth.
• Work‑Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Generous Leave: A supportive environment that prioritises your well‑being.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for. A job share scheme is available for all full‑time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.