Head of Quality & Intervention

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

35 days annual leave (including bank)

Family-friendly policies

Car parking on site

Eye tests provided

My Lifestyle discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Costa Coffee onsite

TPS access for academic staff

Job summary

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College in Bristol is seeking a dedicated quality leader to oversee the college's quality cycle, including self‑assessment, improvement planning and inspection readiness. You will monitor curriculum performance, analyse data to identify trends and risks, and lead improvement activity across underperforming areas, supporting teaching, learning and learner outcomes.

A degree or equivalent plus a recognised teaching qualification is required, with evidence of CPD in

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification with a recognised teaching qualification.
• Evidence of continued professional development in education leadership, management or quality improvement.
• Experience of improving teaching, learning and assessment in Further Education and securing stronger learner outcomes.
• Strong digital and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret performance data, identify root causes and inform improvement actions.
• Ability to influence, support and professionally challenge curriculum teams to drive sustained improvement.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and accountability skills, including delivering improvements within agreed timescales.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery and coordination of the College's quality cycle, including self-assessment, quality improvement planning and review processes.
• Monitor curriculum performance across key indicators including attendance, retention, achievement, high grades, progress and learner experience.
• Analyse performance data and quality intelligence to identify trends, emerging risks and areas requiring targeted intervention.
• Lead and coordinate improvement activity in underperforming curriculum areas, developing clear action plans, milestones and success measures.
• Support and challenge curriculum leaders to strengthen teaching, learning and learner outcomes across the College.
• Provide regular updates and analysis on performance, risks, intervention activity and impact to support quality reporting and inspection readiness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Communication

Collaboration

Influencing teams

Quality improvement

Education leadership

Education

Degree or equivalent professional qualification with teaching qualification

Job description

• Lead the operational delivery and coordination of the College's quality cycle, including self-assessment, quality improvement planning and review processes.
• Monitor curriculum performance across key indicators including attendance, retention, achievement, high grades, progress and learner experience.
• Analyse performance data and quality intelligence to identify trends, emerging risks and areas requiring targeted intervention.
• Lead and coordinate improvement activity in underperforming curriculum areas, developing clear action plans, milestones and success measures.
• Support and challenge curriculum leaders to strengthen teaching, learning, assessment and learner outcomes across the College.
• Provide regular updates and analysis on performance, risks, intervention activity and impact to support quality reporting and inspection readiness.
  Degree or equivalent professional qualification, with a recognised teaching qualification.
• Evidence of continued professional development in education leadership, management or quality improvement.
• Experience of improving teaching, learning and assessment in Further Education and securing stronger learner outcomes.
• Strong digital and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret performance data, identify root causes and use insight to inform improvement actions.
• Ability to influence, support and professionally challenge curriculum teams and leaders to drive sustained improvement.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and accountability skills, including the ability to manage priorities and deliver measurable improvements within agreed timescales.
  SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.
  Competitive Pension Scheme- Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers' pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contributions of over 23%
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 35 days annual leave for management contracted positions (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to 'My Lifestyle' discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card(formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects - from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE's and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes. Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve "Outstanding" status after being classified as "Good" in our last inspection.