Head Of Quality

S Knights Recruitment; City Of London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national education provider is seeking a Head of Quality to lead quality assurance and compliance across the UK. The role involves overseeing educational standards, managing a curriculum team, and ensuring success in Ofsted inspections. Candidates should have proven experience in quality management, strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary of £50,000 - £60,000.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Impact on educational quality

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing quality and compliance in education.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted Education Inspection Framework.
• Experience leading self-assessment and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality, safeguarding, and curriculum team.
• Oversee quality assurance and self-assessment processes.
• Act as part of the Ofsted nominee team.

Skills

Quality assurance leadership

Stakeholder relationship management

Data analysis and reporting

Communication skills

Education

Recognised teaching or assessing qualification

IQA status

Job description

Overview

Head of Quality – Home-Based with National Travel | £50,000 - £60,000 | Full-time | Permanent

Are you an experienced leader in quality and compliance, ready to shape the future of learning and skills delivery across the UK? This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal role where your expertise will directly influence teaching excellence, learner outcomes, and organisational success.

Company

This organisation is a leading national provider of education, skills, and employability programmes. With a clear mission to transform lives through learning, they are recognised for their high standards, innovation, and strong social impact.

As part of their leadership team, you\'ll be joining a values-driven employer that offers:

• A supportive and collaborative environment where your expertise is valued.
• The chance to lead quality and continuous improvement strategy on a national scale.
• Opportunities to work with senior stakeholders and influence Ofsted outcomes.
• A commitment to professional development and progression.

Job

As Head of Quality (Learning and Skills), you will:

• Lead the Quality, Safeguarding, IQA, and Curriculum team to ensure excellence across all provision.
• Oversee quality assurance, self-assessment, and continuous improvement processes, driving high performance and compliance.
• Act as part of the Ofsted nominee team, ensuring quality of education meets and exceeds inspection requirements.
• Manage and develop strategies for observations of teaching, learning and assessment (OTLA), providing actionable feedback.
• Ensure inclusive curriculum design and robust support for learners, including those with SEND needs.
• Deliver quality reporting to senior leadership, escalating risks and celebrating success.

Ideal Candidate

We\'re looking for a high-calibre leader who brings:

• Proven senior experience managing quality and compliance within apprenticeships, skills, or adult learning.
• Strong knowledge of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and experience supporting inspections.
• A recognised teaching or assessing qualification, and ideally IQA status.
• A successful track record in leading self-assessment and quality improvement planning.
• Ability to manage national teams, build strong stakeholder relationships, and influence change.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and communication skills at a senior level.
• Desirable: Experience as an Ofsted nominee or inspector, and knowledge of multiple commissioner requirements (DfE, DWP, Justice, ESFA).

Apply

If you\'re ready to lead quality strategy on a national stage and make a meaningful impact in the skills and employability sector, we\'d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact S Knights Recruitment for more information.