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 (Full Time, 37 hours per week)
Work Pattern
Permanent | Hybrid | County Hall, West Bridgford (NG2 7QP)
About the Role
The Children and Families Department in Nottinghamshire County Council embraces a strengths-based approach—known as "Our Nottinghamshire Approach"—to support children, young people, and families. Tasks include education, safeguarding, and alternative provision compliance.
As the Quality Assurance Alternative Provision Lead Officer, you will ensure that education providers—both commissioned and tuition-based—meet national and local standards. Your work will play a critical role in safeguarding children’s rights to effective education.
Key Responsibilities
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Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Assess and safeguard educational and safeguarding efficacy of alternative provision providers.
- Confirm compliance with curriculum delivery, qualifications standards, and safeguarding policies.
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Support, Guidance and Escalation
- Advise providers facing operational challenges.
- Escalate serious concerns to the Local Authority (LA) and Ofsted when required.
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Data, Reporting & Decision-Making
- Collect and analyse provisional data to craft reports for policy development and strategic decision-making.
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Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work with internal teams, commissioning managers, and external partners to refine best practice in safeguarding and education excellence.
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Requirements
Essential
- A degree-level qualification in education, social work, or a related field.
- At least 5 years’ experience in the education sector, with a focus on safeguarding vulnerable children.
- Proven skills in negotiation, evaluation, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience working within statutory legislation relevant to alternative education provision.
Desired
- Direct experience ensuring compliance with Ofsted, DFE, or local authority standards.
- Familiarity with Educational Provider Ethics Guides (EPEG) or alternative provision frameworks.
- Strong ability to mentor non-teaching providers and small-scale operations.
Core Values We Look For
✔ Commitment to Excellence – Driven to deliver world-class service for children and families. ✔ Interpersonal Influence – Builds trust and collaboration across senior management, peers, and external partners. ✔ Problem-Solution Focus – Escalates issues logically, resolving challenges with tangible results. ✔ Strength-Based Practice – Empowers young people to achieve full potential
Why Work With Us?
We are a council that values, innovation, and impact—and we’re looking for professionals who do too.
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✅ A Place to Belong – Our inclusive, supportive culture ensures everyone makes progress. ✅ Professional Growth – Continued training, networking, and career progression opportunities. ✅ Flexibility & Balance – Hybrid working arrangements and generous leave policies to support your well-being. ✅ Competitive Benefits – Find out more [here](link enclosed if needed).
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Further Information
For informal discussions contact: Name: Karen LH Hughman Phone: 0115 977 2572 Email: karen.hughman@nottscc.gov.uk
Application deadline: 19 July 2026, 11:55 PM (Interviews: 12 August 2026)
Note: Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Inclusion and Diversity
We’re disability confident and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply—guaranteed interviews if meeting criteria. Job-sharing available.
⚖️ Nottinghamshire County Council promises equal opportunities for all, irrespective of:
- Gender, maternity/snc status
- Age, marital/civil partnership status
- Disability, race, or religion
- Sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics
Join today—your passion and expertise will help Nottinghamshire’s most vulnerable children thrive. 🚀
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