Quality Lead Practitioner

University Centre Peterborough; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlement: up to 50 days (incl

TPS pension

On-site parking

Wellbeing programme

CPD sponsorship

Job summary

Inspire Education Group is seeking a Quality Lead Practitioner to work across Peterborough and Stamford campuses, leading teaching, learning and innovation. You will coach staff, shape quality improvements and support ongoing professional development to enhance learner outcomes.

You will collaborate with curriculum leaders and quality teams, contribute to learning walks and reviews, and promote excellent classroom practice through CPD opportunities, ensuring every learner receives an outstanding

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 5 in Teaching (PGCE, Cert Ed, DET or equivalent).
• Passionate about teaching, learning and assessment with commitment to educational excellence.
• Experienced in supporting, coaching or mentoring colleagues to improve practice.
• Confident analysing performance, identifying development areas and implementing improvement strategies.
• Excellent communicator with ability to influence others.

Responsibilities

• Lead on teaching, learning and innovation across curriculum areas to promote outstanding practice.
• Support and coach staff to develop skills and maximise learner outcomes.
• Deliver CPD opportunities that inspire improvement and professional growth.
• Work with curriculum leaders and quality teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Support learning walks, teaching reviews and quality improvement activities across the Group.

Skills

Teaching Level 5

Staff coaching

Communication skills

Education

Level 5 Teaching qualification

Job description

# Quality Lead PractitionerEmployer: Inspire Education GroupLocation: Peterborough, CambridgeshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £39,777–£44,704 pa depending on qualificationsPosted: 30th October 2026Expires: 11th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1582012Job Reference: REQ000705* Share :* Print**Inspire Outstanding Teaching. Drive Educational Excellence.**We are looking for an exceptional educator to join Inspire Education Group as a Quality Lead Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate teaching professional to play a pivotal role in shaping, improving and innovating teaching, learning and assessment across our colleges.Based at either our Peterborough or Stamford campus, you will work collaboratively with curriculum and quality teams across the Group, championing outstanding classroom practice, supporting staff development, and helping to ensure every learner receives an exceptional educational experience.If you are an inspiring practitioner with a passion for coaching others, driving continuous improvement and staying at the forefront of educational innovation, we'd love to hear from you.What You'll Be DoingAs a Quality Lead Practitioner, you will:* Lead on teaching, learning and innovation across curriculum areas to promote outstanding practice.* Support and coach both new and existing teaching staff to develop their skills and maximise learner outcomes.* Deliver engaging and impactful CPD opportunities that inspire improvement and professional growth.* Work closely with curriculum leaders, Heads of Faculty and quality teams to drive continuous improvement.* Support learning walks, teaching reviews and quality improvement activities across the Group.What We're Looking ForYou will be:* Qualified to Level 5 in Teaching (PGCE, Cert Ed, DET or equivalent).* Passionate about teaching, learning and assessment, with a clear commitment to educational excellence.* Experienced in supporting, coaching or mentoring colleagues to improve practice.* Confident analysing performance, identifying areas for development and implementing effective improvement strategies.* An excellent communicator who can build positive relationships and influence others.If this sounds like the role for you please apply now!Why work for IEG?* Generous Leave: Up to 50 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)* Competitive Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), including death-in-service benefits* Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere* Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications* Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discountsIEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with children, it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.### AttachmentsWhy Work for IEGJD Quality Lead Practitioner Oct 2026### Safeguarding Statement:IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.