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Teaching, Learning and Assessment Specialist
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Teaching Specialist - Quality Team
We are seeking an exceptional, high-performing teaching specialist to join our Quality Team. This is an exciting, cross-college role working across both Barnfield College and West Herts College at all campuses – Watford, Barnfield and Hemel Hempstead.
About the Role
The main purpose of this role is to drive excellence in teaching, learning and assessment. You will be supporting teachers to become highly effective practitioners through coaching and development. You will also be involved in a range of quality assurance, improvement and CPD activities.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need to be a fully qualified teacher (L5 Cert. Ed. or equivalent). You will be a consistently high-performing teacher and must have experience of working within a Further Education college setting.
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- Experience working with a range of awarding organisations
- Comprehensive understanding of effective planning, teaching strategies and assessment practices
- Experience of delivering externally assessed qualifications is beneficial
Key Responsibilities
- Approachable and communicate clearly
- Use your initiative
- Integral team member confident delivering training, coaching teachers and liaising with stakeholders
- Fast-paced environment, working on multiple priorities
- Comprehensive understanding of professional standards, including the OFSTED Toolkit, is beneficial
- Passionate about developing others and using coaching to improve practice
- Build credibility quickly, challenge constructively and support staff to improve
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Benefits
- Free on-site gym at Watford Campus
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Generous holiday entitlement and time off at Christmas
- Early finish on Fridays
- Excellent pension scheme
Application
Closing Date: Monday 10th August 2026
If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources team who will be happy to help.
West Herts College Group is committed to equality of opportunity and is positive about disabled people. If you require support with your application, please let us know.
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