Head of Quality Assurance

Head of Quality AssuranceWe are looking for a Head of Quality Assurance to join our Quality Team. This is a 35 hours per week, full time, permanent role offering a salary of £45,643 to £52,886 per annum.Why Join Us?At Wirral Metropolitan College our purpose is to provide inclusive, highest‑quality education and training opportunities to meet the aspirations of students and the needs of the local community. To achieve our purpose, we live our values; We are Ambitious, We are Resilient, We are Inclusive, We are Empowering, We are Accountable.Job Purpose / Key ResponsibilitiesThe Head of Quality will have central oversight of all internal and external Quality Assurance activities to ensure consistent and effective quality assurance across the College. Working in collaboration with Heads of Department and external stakeholders, this role will oversee the quality of all provision and implement quality assurance solutions to consistently raise standards and achieve best practice.Lead, develop and effectively implement the College strategy for quality assurance and improvement across all provision types (including subcontracted delivery) to drive identified initiatives which ensure that college targets are met.Lead the digitisation and automation of quality assurance processes, including electronic IQA, self‑assessment, lesson observation, and performance tracking systems.Work collaboratively with Curriculum, MIS, IT, and Student Services to embed quality assurance processes across the organisation.Work closely with MIS/IT teams to design and implement new digital tools and platforms that enhance efficiency and accessibility of quality data.Skills and QualificationsLevel 2 or above literacy/English qualification.Level 2 or above numeracy/Maths qualification.Evidence of continuing professional development, particularly in leadership and management in an educational context.Experience of developing and using quality solutions to make substantial quality improvements within the Further Education (FE) sector.Strong understanding of awarding body requirements, assessment methodologies, and quality assurance processes.Experience in leading and managing teams, including performance management and delivering professional development.BenefitsOutstanding facilities in state‑of‑the‑art environmentsEnhanced annual leave entitlementEnhanced family friendly policies and leaveDBS checks completed and paid for by the employerCompany is committed to CPDFlexible approach to workPension contribution rates currently at 28.6%Access to free car parking (subject to availability)Safeguarding and EqualityWirral Metropolitan College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a record check from the Disclosure and Barring Services before the appointment is confirmed.It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.Wirral Metropolitan College is actively committed to maintaining an environment which promotes and embeds equality, diversity and inclusion as a core value and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The College ensures the principles of the Equality Act 2010 are adhered to and all job applicants and employees are treated equitably and fairly.Additional InformationWe reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest #J-18808-Ljbffr