Quality Manager

Barnsley College; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley College is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead college-wide quality assurance and improvement activities. You will partner with the Head of Quality to develop monitoring processes across further education and apprenticeship provisions, using data and insight to set priorities and drive measurable improvements in student experience.

The role involves oversight of moderation/verification, working with awarding bodies and turning findings into practical actions, as part of a

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of quality requirements by key awarding bodies
• Experience and knowledge of processes of internal and external moderation/verification
• Experiences of grading and assessment of learning
• Experience of setting and monitoring performance targets leading to demonstrable improvements
• Experience of the management and successful delivery of quality improvement strategies
• Experience in analysing statistical information
• Experience in preparing complex reports
• Experience of delivering staff development and training

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the College's quality and performance monitoring processes across FE and Apprenticeship provision
• Lead a wide range of quality improvement activity using data, evidence and insight
• Oversee internal and external moderation and verification and work with awarding bodies
• Ensure actions and recommendations are followed through effectively
• Influence practice and contribute to improving student experience and outcomes

Job description

This is an influential role for an experienced quality professional who wants to make a visible difference to the student experience.

Working closely with the Head of Quality, you will play a key role in developing and delivering the College's quality and performance monitoring processes across further education and apprenticeship provision. You will lead a wide range of quality improvement activity, using data, evidence and insight to identify priorities, support improvement and help ensure consistently high standards across the College.

From curriculum intent, achievement and attendance to work scrutiny, learner support and assessment practice, you will work collaboratively with curriculum and support teams to turn evidence into meaningful action. You will also oversee internal and external moderation and verification, work with awarding bodies and ensure actions and recommendations are followed through effectively.

This is a varied, College-wide role where you will have the opportunity to influence practice, support colleagues and contribute directly to improving the experience and outcomes of our students.

You will be an experienced quality professional with a strong understanding of quality assurance and improvement within education. Confident working with data and complex information, you will be able to identify what the evidence is telling you, communicate your findings clearly and work with colleagues to turn them into practical improvements. Organised, proactive and self-motivated, you will be comfortable managing a varied programme of quality activity and working with colleagues across different areas of the College. You will have excellent communication and presentation skills, sound judgement and the ability to build effective working relationships while maintaining high expectations. You will also be confident supporting and influencing others, whether presenting findings, monitoring performance, resolving challenges or helping teams strengthen their practice.

• Relevant Level 3 qualification. 4 GCSE passes including English and maths at Grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Teaching qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent)
• Assessor qualifications
• Experience and knowledge of quality requirements by key awarding bodies
• Experience and knowledge of processes of internal and external moderation/verification
• Experiences of grading and assessment of learning
• Experience of setting and monitoring performance targets leading to demonstrable improvements
• Experience of the management and successful delivery of quality improvement strategies
• Experience in analysing statistical information
• Experience in preparing complex reports
• Experience of delivering staff development and training

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Quality Manager

Company: Barnsley College Salary: £48,282 to £48,282 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Barnsley, S70 2YW Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 11 Nov 2026 Closing date: 29 Nov 2026

Summary

This is an influential role for an experienced quality professional who wants to make a visible difference to the student experience.

Working closely with the Head of Quality, you will play a key role in developing and delivering the College's quality and performance monitoring processes across further education and apprenticeship provision. You will lead a wide range of quality improvement activity, using data, evidence and insight to identify priorities, support improvement and help ensure consistently high standards across the College.

From curriculum intent, achievement and attendance to work scrutiny, learner support and assessment practice, you will work collaboratively with curriculum and support teams to turn evidence into meaningful action. You will also oversee internal and external moderation and verification, work with awarding bodies and ensure actions and recommendations are followed through effectively.

This is a varied, College-wide role where you will have the opportunity to influence practice, support colleagues and contribute directly to improving the experience and outcomes of our students.

Essential requirements

• Relevant Level 3 qualification. 4 GCSE passes including English and maths at Grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Teaching qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent)
• Assessor qualifications
• Experience and knowledge of quality requirements by key awarding bodies
• Experience and knowledge of processes of internal and external moderation/verification
• Experiences of grading and assessment of learning
• Experience of setting and monitoring performance targets leading to demonstrable improvements
• Experience of the management and successful delivery of quality improvement strategies
• Experience in analysing statistical informationExperience in preparing complex reports
• Experience of delivering staff development and training

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