Quality Assurance Manager

Pertemps Network Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Birmingham is seeking a Curriculum Quality Manager to enhance quality assurance and compliance in Early Years education. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and the chance to influence learner outcomes in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Hybrid working (1-2 days from home)

Early finish on Fridays

Two seasonal company parties per year

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Quality Assurance within FE or apprenticeships.
• Strong working knowledge of apprenticeship standards and ESFA funding rules.
• Confident in preparing for and contributing to Ofsted inspections.

Responsibilities

• Leading QA activities aligned to Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework.
• Managing and developing the SAR and QIP.
• Supporting QAR performance through data analysis and improvement planning.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Communication

Data Analysis

Job description

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Posted 1 day ago

Full Job Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Curriculum QualityManager to join a growing Learning Provider, specialising inEarly Years education. Based in a vibrant part of central Birmingham,with excellent transport links, you will have the flexibility of 1-2days WFH. This business champions a strong work life balance so ifyou’re an experienced Curriculum Quality Manager or ambitiousLead IQA ready to step into a strategic leadership role thenwe want to speak with you!

Do you thrive in apurpose-driven environment where your expertise directly improveslearner outcomes? If so, I’m currently looking for a confident andknowledgeable Quality professional who wants the opportunity to helpshape the future of the Quality and Compliance provision.

Ideally, you’ll bring experience from within the Early Yearseducation sector and a strong understanding of the uniquechallenges and standards of independent training providers,however if you feel you meet most but not all these requirements,we would still love to hear from you!

The Role

As Curriculum Quality Manager, you’ll play a pivotal rolein driving quality assurance across the organisation. You’ll have apassion for continuously monitoring and improving standards, ensuringcompliance with Ofsted and funding requirements, and supportingcurriculum development to enhance the learner experience.

Key responsibilities include

• Leading QAactivities aligned to Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework
• Managing and developing the SAR and QIP
• Workingclosely with Awarding Bodies and internal teams to maintain highstandards
• Supporting QAR performance through data analysisand improvement planning
• Leading curriculum reviews andresource enhancements
• Taking ownership of the Matrixaccreditation process
• Occasional travel to other officelocations to collaborate with colleagues
• Overseeingcomplaints, appeals and learner feedback processes

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 3 years'experience in Quality Assurance within FE or apprenticeships
• Strong working knowledge of apprenticeship standards and ESFAfunding rules
• Confident in preparing for and contributing toOfsted inspections (Nominee experience is a bonus)
• Strategicthinker with excellent communication skills
• Previousexperience in Early Years education is highly desirable

What’s init for you

• A chance to genuinely influence qualityand learner outcomes in a respected, rapidly growing organisation
• Salary between £45,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working (1-2days from home each week)
• Early finish on Fridays
• Two seasonal company parties per year
• Working withina collaborative and supportive team environment

If you’re passionate about quality in education and ready tojoin a provider that values your contributions, contact RossMurray-Smith, Work Based Learning Recruitment Consultant.