Head of Quality and Standards

We are looking for a Head of Quality and Standards to lead strategic initiatives to enhance the quality of teaching, learning and assessment across the college.

The Head of Quality & Standards will play a pivotal role in advancing the College’s mission through leading quality assurance and improvement initiatives across teaching, learning and assessment activities. The role ensures that students will receive the highest quality education and will report outcomes to the College’s Teaching, Learning and Assessment Committee.

Start Date: ASAP Salary: £70,000- £72,724 FTE (pro-rata to the agreed hours) Contract: Part-time (up to 25 hours per week), 52 weeks a year Closing Date: Thursday 14th May, 2026 at 12:00pm Interviews: Thursday 21st May 2026

Core Duties Role Responsibilities: Lead the College’s approach to enhancing teaching, learning and assessment standards. Collaborate with the Vice Principal to design and implement the College’s self-assessment and quality improvement planning process, ensuring accurate evaluation and focused improvement activities. Establish regular quality performance improvement meetings with relevant teams. Provide an independent assessment of education quality and various quality assurance initiatives to support continuous improvement. Oversee the College’s professional development policies, procedures and practices – including teacher training and mentoring programmes – to foster continuous personal and pedagogical development, sharing the best practice of a culture of collaboration and high standards. Lead the strategy and approach to capturing, implementing and acting on student feedback. Ensure compliance with external regulatory requirements through academic quality assurance processes and collaboration with college managers. Report to the College’s Teaching, Learning and Assessment Committee in all matters relating to quality assurance and improvement. Serve as a member of the Senior Management team. Manage complaints related to academic standards or awarding body procedures. Co-ordinate and track progress in implementing the whole College quality cycle and calendar. Monitor student progress, development and quality improvement plan actions. Quality Assure the monitoring of students to ensure gaps and underperformance are rapidly identified and addressed.

Management Responsibilities: Work with the Executive Team to ensure that all key reports and supporting papers are prepared and presented in line with the requirements set out in the annual business cycle(s). Lead the development of policy and procedure within the portfolio of the role, ensuring that these are kept up to date and are in line with legal and statutory requirements. Provide effective leadership to employees within the team, championing the College’s values and embedding a coaching style of engagement with direct reports. Provide effective and professional line management to your team throughout their employment journey. Manage budgets in accordance with organisational requirements and targets. Meet agreed departmental targets and deadlines. Ensure key data and reporting requirements are met. Contribute to the overall management of the College through working collaboratively with other managers on specific projects or to ensure consistent and effective processes. Ensure effective written / verbal communications within the organisation and with external stakeholders. Demonstrate best practice and ensure the implementation of all college policies and procedures. Ensure the efficient and effective use of all college resources, including staff. Work to continually improve the performance and practices of the organisation. Cover in the event of staff shortages or absences, in accordance with capabilities. Take ownership of own CPD to develop the skills and knowledge required to be at the forefront of own sphere of operation.

General Responsibilities for all Staff: Ensure that all beneficiaries are treated with dignity and respect. Empower students and day service users to maintain their personal independence and confidentiality. Contribute positively to a high-quality teaching, learning and working environment. Comply with health & safety and safeguarding regulations. Any other reasonable duties commensurate with role as required.

Education & Qualifications Degree or equivalent professional qualification (Essential) Teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE / Cert Ed) (Essential) Evidence of recent and relevant CPD in quality assurance and inspection frameworks (Essential) Leadership and management qualification (e.g. NPQ, ILM or equivalent) or coaching qualification (Desirable) Qualification or CPD related to SEND or specialist provision (Desirable)

Experience, Knowledge & Abilities Senior experience leading quality assurance and continuous improvement, including: Self-Assessment Reports (SAR) Quality Improvement Planning (QIP) Inspection readiness and post‑inspection improvement (Essential) Proven experience working collaboratively with leaders, curriculum teams and support services to drive quality improvement (Essential) Experience working within inspection and regulatory frameworks (e.g. Ofsted) (Essential) Strong data analysis skills to evaluate impact and inform improvement strategies (Essential) Experience within specialist or inclusive provision, including SEND and high‑needs learners (Essential) In‑depth understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment, particularly within specialist provision (Essential) Clear understanding of inclusive practice, safeguarding and learner wellbeing (Essential)

Interpersonal Skills & Qualities Collaborative, values‑led leader who builds trust and shared ownership of quality (Essential) Ability to both challenge and support colleagues constructively (Essential) Excellent communication, evaluation and report‑writing skills (Essential) Highly organised, resilient and solutions‑focused (Essential) Strong commitment to partnership working and continuous improvement (Essential) Coaching or mentoring expertise (Desirable)

Please note: This role description is intended as a guide and may be subject to review to meet service and business needs.

About Us Homefield College is an independent specialist college and a charity that offers education to people with learning and communication difficulties. We are a values-driven organisation, committed to: Equality | Empowerment | Respect | Sustainability You’ll be joining a collaborative, mission‑focused leadership team where quality, inclusion and learner outcomes genuinely matter — and where your expertise will directly shape the future of the college.We have several sites in Leicestershire along with a provision in Nuneaton.

We can offer you: We care about our staff team and to support employees in their role we offer a range of benefits including. A friendly and supportive working environment with enthusiastic and dedicated trustees and leaders. A commitment to the professional development of our staff, providing regular development days and access to a range of CPD to help you grow and develop in your role. We are a disability confident employer and adopt a range of workplace adjustments to support our teams to achieve their best. Cycle to work scheme which enables you to save over 25% on bikes & accessories. Eligibility for discount schemes such as NUS, Totum & Costco membership. Focussed support on your wellbeing, such as support groups, access to 24 hour Employee Assistance Support and counselling, eye care vouchers, and flu / Hep-B vaccinations for eligible staff. Contributory pension, enhanced family leave and occupational sick leave.

To apply If you are interested in this post, please complete the application forms via our website. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CVs and ask that you complete the Homefield Application Form for your application to be considered.

Homefield College promotes equality and diversity and are a Disability Confident committed employer. All our employees are recruited on their merits, abilities, and suitability for the role, complying with all relevant legislation, recommendations and guidance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. All positions are subject to child protection screening, including checks with past employers, online and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check. Please note – Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than stated should we source a suitable candidate before the closing date. We look forward to hearing from you.

Safeguarding Statement Homefield College promotes equality and diversity, and are a Disability Confident committed employer. All our employees are recruited on their merits, abilities and suitability for the role, complying with all relevant legislation, recommendations and guidance. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to child protection screening, including checks with past employers and enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.