Director of Quality

2 weeks ago


Swansea, City and County of Swansea, United Kingdom Gower College Swansea Full time £61,728

About the Company:

Gower College Swansea stands out as one of the leading educational institutions in Wales, renowned for its top-notch teaching methods. With a network of six campuses spread across the city, we cater to over 4,500 full-time learners and 10,000 part-time learners. Boasting a turnover exceeding £50 million, we proudly hold the status of a key employer in the region, with an employee base of approximately 1,000.

At Gower College Swansea, we deeply value investing in our employees, ensuring their well-being is nurtured both at work and in their personal lives.

Job Title: Quality Director

Company: Gower College Swansea

Job Description:

As the Quality Director, you will take the lead in the Quality Team, spearheading the development, execution, and monitoring of consistent quality enhancement and assurance strategies throughout the college.

Collaborating closely with Deans, LAMs, and other key figures, you will oversee the efficient delivery, monitoring, and assessment of education services across the college. Your role involves designing and implementing robust quality protocols, ensuring uniform compliance, and fostering a culture of ongoing enhancement.

  • Work Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Salary: £61,728 Per Annum
  • Location: Swansea- Tycoch Campus

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide effective leadership to the department, inspiring the team to deliver top-tier services to the college.
  • Act as an active member of the college's Senior Leadership Team.
  • Elevate the profile of the Quality Team campus-wide and contribute significantly to cultivating a culture of ongoing improvement.
  • Drive positive performance results across all quality KPIs, aligning with college, WG, Estyn, and Ofsted standards in all college operations.
  • Establish efficient mechanisms for quality assessment and enhancement.

Requirements:

  • PGCE or an equivalent teaching qualification
  • Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification
  • Minimum 5 years of teaching experience
  • Familiarity with Estyn's inspection framework
  • Knowledge of FE/HE/ACL and WBL
  • Proven track record of elevating quality outcomes and enhancing learner experience

Perks:

  • 37 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, with a two-week college closure during Christmas
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution average of 21% (2023)
  • Eligibility for the Teacher's Pension Scheme with an employer contribution average of 23.68% (2023)
  • 2 staff well-being days
  • Discounted educational opportunities on College programs

Company Standards:

We are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic status, religion, and/or belief.

Join us in our mission to support the well-being and growth of young individuals, contributing to a safer community. Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check and need to register with the Education Workforce Council for Wales.

Important Note:

We anticipate a high volume of applications for this position. Hence, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier than planned if necessary. Therefore, we advise early submissions to ensure consideration.

Appointments typically start at the base of the salary scale with annual increments by August 1st each year (based on a start date pre-February 1).


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