Curriculum Quality Manager

Educated Appointments; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare-focused apprenticeship provider is seeking a Curriculum Quality Manager to enhance quality across delivery teams. This strategic role involves leading quality assurance initiatives and improving learner outcomes. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in quality assurance and a collaborative mindset, contributing to a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Travel expenses covered outside of Birmingham

Supportive, team-oriented culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in FE quality assurance or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of apprenticeship standards and Ofsted frameworks.
• Experience as a Quality Manager or Lead IQA is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead on quality assurance and continuous improvement across all apprenticeship programmes.
• Oversee the Quality Improvement Plan to drive results.
• Build strong relationships with delivery teams and Awarding Bodies.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Experience in FE quality assurance

Job description

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Base pay range

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Are you a seasoned Quality Manager or experienced Lead IQA ready to step into a high-impact, strategic role? A leading childcare-focused apprenticeship provider is looking for a Curriculum Quality Manager to drive excellence across their delivery teams and help shape the future of their training provision.

Why Join This Team?

• Strategic leadership role with direct influence on quality outcomes, QAR, and distinction rates
• Supportive, team-oriented culture that values fun, positivity, and collaboration
• Hybrid working with everyone in the Birmingham office on Mondays and Fridays
• Travel expenses covered outside of Birmingham (e.g., train fares)

This is more than a quality role – it’s a strategic leadership opportunity where your experience and ideas will directly influence outcomes and help boost learner achievement rates.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead on quality assurance and continuous improvement across all apprenticeship programmes
• Oversee the Quality Improvement Plan and Self-Assessment Report to drive results
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with delivery teams, Awarding Bodies, and EPAOs
• Lead complaints and appeals processes with a problem-solving mindset
• Support and develop the IQA function, including mentoring junior IQAs
• Focus on key metrics like QAR, distinction rates, learner withdrawals, and breaks in learning
• Contribute to strategic thinking with the business’s best interests at heart

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in FE quality assurance or a similar environment
• Strong understanding of apprenticeship standards, funding rules, and Ofsted frameworks
• Experience as a Quality Manager is ideal; Lead IQAs ready to step up are also welcome
• Strategic thinker who can roll up their sleeves when needed (e.g., deep-dive activity)
• No childcare background required – an outside perspective is welcome
• Someone who likes to smile, is positive, and takes a solution-focused approach to quality

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Education and Education Administration Programs

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