Head Of Quality

The Head of Quality will lead quality assurance and improvement across all College provision, ensuring high standards, effective performance and a strong culture of continuous improvement. Working closely with senior leaders, managers and external stakeholders, the role will use data and evidence to identify risk, drive improvement and provide assurance to leaders and governors. The postholder will also oversee awarding organisation relationships, regulatory readiness and quality compliance, keeping learners’ experiences, progress and destinations at the heart of the role.

We offer a fantastic competitive reward package, including:

• Enhanced Leave Policies including 39 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
• A range of Family Friendly Policies, including opportunities for Hybrid working as relevant to role
• Christmas Closure
• Bright, Modern Facilities, buildings and learning resources
• A competitive Pension Scheme
• On-site restaurant facilities and Free Breakfasts (cooked breakfast or continental options)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to Continuing Professional Development
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives and health-related benefits including individual health care plans
• Access to the College Sports Academy Gym
• Free on-site parking

Please note: In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this vacancy will be closed. Early applications are advised. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if the candidate is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Commitment: At Stoke on Trent College, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We are proud to hold the Investors in Diversity Silver Award, recognising our commitment to embedding the FREDIE principles of Fairness, Respect, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement across everything we do. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and those with long-term health conditions. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey, ensuring equal access to opportunities and support for all. Our commitment to inclusion is supported by a range of initiatives that promote wellbeing, belonging and equality, including the Menopause Workplace Pledge, Proud Stoke Space Inclusion Pledge and our network of Domestic Abuse Workplace Champions. We celebrate diversity and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. We recruit based on skills, potential and values, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our College, enriches our culture and helps us better serve our students and communities.

Our Safeguarding Commitment: Stoke on Trent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As part of our safer recruitment process, candidates are encouraged to review our Learner Safeguarding, Adults at Risk and Child Protection Policy and Disclosure and Barring Service Policy (including Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders) which can be found on our College Website. This management role is subject to the College’s Learner Safeguarding, Adults at Risk and Child Protection Policy and requires a strong commitment to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This position involves regular and sustained contact with students under the age of 18 within an educational establishment and is classed as regulated activity with children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a children’s barred list check, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). The College may consider carrying out online searches as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).