Nottinghamshire County Council
Quality Assurance Alternative Provision Lead officer
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Quality Assurance Alternative Provision Lead officer
Quality Assurance Alternative Provision Lead Officer
Salary: £47,181 - £52,413 per annum Type of Vacancy: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time (37 hours per week) Work Location: County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP Working Arrangements: Hybrid Closing Date: 19 July 2026 (23:55) Interview Date: 12 August 2026
Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. We take a ‘Our Nottinghamshire Approach’, fostering strengths-based collaboration with children, young people, families, and partner agencies. Discover more about our philosophy [here](insert link if available).
We empower our staff to deliver exceptional services for children and families across Nottinghamshire by fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and supported.
About the Role
As the Quality Assurance Alternative Provision Lead Officer, you will ensure alternative education and tuition providers commissioned by Nottinghamshire County Council deliver compliant, high-quality education to vulnerable children.
Key Responsibilities
- Quality Assurance: Assess and uphold the effectiveness of safeguarding practices, curriculum delivery, and education standards by external providers.
- Compliance Verification: Confirm that commissioned providers adhere to national and local standards and facilitate pupils’ attainment of recognised qualifications.
- Support & Escalation: Advise struggling providers, escalate serious safeguarding/support concerns to the Local Authority and Ofsted.
- Data & Reporting: Analyse performance data to generate insights for policy development and decision-making.
- Collaboration: Work with stakeholders (including education teams, safeguarding partners, and providers) to promote best practices.
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Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
- A relevant degree-level qualification in education or a related field.
- At least 5 years’ experience in education, with working experience with vulnerable children.
- Proficiency in negotiation, evaluation, and analysis.
- Expertise in interpreting and applying education/legulatory legislation.
Essential Skills & Behaviours
- Commitment to Excellence: Passionate about outstanding service delivery and customer care.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build trust with colleagues, senior managers, and external providers.
- Problem-Solving: Agile approach to decision-making and addressing operational challenges.
- **Strengths-Based Practice:**Alignment with empowering children and families to fulfil their potential.
Benefits of Working for Nottinghamshire County Council
- A Place to Belong: Inclusive, valued team environment.
- Professional Development: Ongoing training and career growth opportunities.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.
- Generous Leave: Supportive structures that prioritise wellbeing.
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How to Apply
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Additional Notes
- Interested Applicants: Contact Karen Hughman (email / +44 115 977 2572) for informal discussions.
- Disclosure & Barring Check: Required for appointment.
- Disability Confident Leader: We offer interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria. Please indicate if you would like consideration.
- Job Share Available: Implementable for full-time vacancies (practical for both permanent and temporary roles).
- Safeguarding Commitment: All staff must uphold safeguarding principles.
Equality & Diversity Commitment
Nottinghamshire County Council champions equality and inclusion. Diversity in gender, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religion, and background enriches our mission to serve the community. Applications from all minority groups are actively encouraged.
Join us today to shape impactful change for Nottinghamshire’s children and families. Apply [here](#insert link if available) before the closing date.
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