Head of Quality & Intervention

SGS; Filton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TPS pension (Teachers' Pension Scheme)

35 days annual leave (including bank/8

Flexible working

Eye tests

TOTUM card for staff

Free parking

Professional development support

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Quality Improvement Lead to oversee the College's quality cycle, driving self-assessment, planning and review processes. You will monitor curriculum indicators, analyse data to identify risks, and lead targeted improvements across underperforming areas.

A degree and recognised teaching qualification are required, with ongoing professional development in education leadership. You will influence curriculum teams, deliver clear action plans, and report on impact to ensure

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 ability to interpret performance data, identify root causes and 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.

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, 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Influencing others

Communication

Education leadership

Education

Degree or equivalent

Teaching qualification

CPD in education leadership/management

Tools

Data analytics tools

Quality improvement frameworks

Job description

Key Tasks and 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, 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.
  FTE Salary: Up to £51,282.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week

At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Financial Rewards and Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners' lives
• 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.