Group Director of Quality Assurance

7 days ago


Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom The Bedford College Group Full time

The Bedford College Group, are currently recruiting for a Group Director of Quality Assurance based at our Bedford College Campus

As our Group Director of Quality Assurance , you play a pivotal role in the success of our students through:

Providing leadership and management across The Bedford College Group (TBCG) Ensuring a high level of Quality of Assurance is delivered across TBCG Participating in the continuing development of TBCG through its vision and strategies Overseeing all aspects of Quality Assurance across TBCG

Ideal candidates will have experience of demonstrable experience of leading quality inspections and reviews within education, ideally within Further Education, implementing improvement plans where required and delivering clear improvement pathways as required, alongside the following qualifications:

Recognised Teacher Qualification (PGCE, CertEd, QTS) Degree level qualification

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes. Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others. Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student. Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other. Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other. Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.
Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

Terms and Conditions - Bedford College

37 hours per week (1.0 FTE) 35 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Teachers Pension Free on-site parking (subject to availability) Retail and leisure discounts

We aim for interviews to take place on 21st June 2024



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