Head Of Quality

S Knights Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

S Knights Recruitment is seeking a Head of Quality for a remote, UK-based role in the education and skills sector. You will lead curriculum quality, ownership and continuous improvement while mentoring IQAs and shaping learner outcomes.

You will design and oversee curriculum content, ensure quality standards, and collaborate with senior colleagues to drive strategic quality initiatives. The role offers £50,000–£60,000 per annum and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head of Quality or senior quality leader in education.
• Strong curriculum writing, development and ownership experience.
• Experience leading IQAs or quality professionals and managing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of curriculum quality and continuous improvement.
• Lead design, writing and development of curriculum content to meet learner needs.
• Provide strategic oversight of curriculum development and quality.
• Lead and manage a team of IQAs.
• Provide direction, support and performance management to the IQA team.
• Ensure IQAs deliver high-quality work with clear guidance and accountability.
• Monitor quality performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with curriculum and quality colleagues to maintain standards.
• Influence quality decisions and educational practice using curriculum expertise.
• Maintain strong ownership of quality processes while keeping curriculum relevant.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Quality assurance

People management

Curriculum development

Curriculum ownership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Head of Quality

Salary: £50,000–£60,000 per annum

Location: Remote, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Head of Quality, Quality Manager or senior Quality professional with a strong background in curriculum development and curriculum ownership? This is an opportunity to take a senior leadership role within a quality-focused education and skills environment, combining curriculum leadership, quality assurance and people management.

About the Organisation

Our client operates within the education, skills and training sector, with a strong focus on quality, learner outcomes and effective delivery.

The organisation has an established quality function and a team of Internal Quality Assurers, creating an opportunity for an experienced quality leader to take ownership of quality standards while supporting the continued development of curriculum and people.

This is a role suited to someone who enjoys combining strategic quality leadership, curriculum development and hands-on people management.

The Role

• Take ownership of curriculum quality, development and continuous improvement.
• Lead the design, writing and development of curriculum content to ensure it meets organisational and learner requirements.
• Provide strategic oversight of curriculum development and quality.
• Lead and manage a team of Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs).
• Provide clear direction, support and performance management to the IQA team.
• Ensure IQAs have the guidance, structure and accountability required to deliver consistently high-quality work.
• Monitor quality performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with curriculum and quality colleagues to maintain consistent standards.
• Challenge and support teams constructively to drive continuous improvement.
• Use your curriculum expertise to influence quality decisions and educational practice.
• Maintain strong ownership of quality processes while ensuring curriculum remains relevant and effective.

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong experience in a Head of Quality, Quality Manager, Head of Curriculum, Curriculum Manager or senior quality leadership position.
• Extensive experience of curriculum writing, curriculum development and curriculum ownership.
• Proven ability to take strategic ownership of curriculum rather than simply overseeing its delivery.
• Strong experience managing, supporting and developing teams, ideally including IQAs or quality professionals.
• Confident people manager who can provide structure, direction, coaching and constructive challenge.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance within an education, skills, training or learning environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to balance strategic curriculum leadership with detailed quality oversight.
• Organised, analytical and confident making quality-focused decisions.
• Passionate about maintaining high standards while supporting colleagues to develop and improve.

Why Apply?

• £50,000–£60,000 per annum.
• Senior leadership opportunity combining curriculum ownership and quality assurance.
• Significant influence over curriculum design, development and quality.
• Opportunity to lead and develop an established team of IQAs.
• Work in a role where both curriculum expertise and people leadership are central to success.