Quality of Education Co-ordinator

Wetheringsett Manor School; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Stowmarket is seeking a Quality of Education Co‑ordinator to enhance teaching and learning standards. This pivotal role involves monitoring the curriculum, supporting staff development, and ensuring that all pupils receive high-quality education. Candidates must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a full UK Driving Licence. The ideal applicant will have strong organizational skills and experience in curriculum design. Join us in making a positive impact on young lives in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Critical illness cover

4-Day Working Week trial

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• Experience in specialist or alternative provision settings is highly desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and develop the school's curriculum and assessment systems.
• Work with leaders to identify priorities for curriculum development.
• Observe teaching and learning, providing feedback.
• Analyse assessment data and report on pupil progress.
• Support staff professional development through CPD.

Skills

Curriculum design

Assessment

Inclusion

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Professional qualification in education leadership

Job description

Are you passionate about ensuring every child reaches their full potential? Wetheringsett Manor School is seeking an ambitious, strategic, and compassionate Quality of Education Co‑ordinator to join our leadership team. In this role, you will play a central part in shaping and maintaining high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment across the school, ensuring every pupil benefits from a stimulating, inclusive, and outcomes‑focused education.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and develop the school's curriculum and assessment systems to ensure meaningful progression for all pupils.
• Work with middle leaders and SLT to identify priorities for curriculum development, inclusion, and teaching quality.
• Observe teaching and learning, providing feedback and guidance to improve practice.
• Analyse assessment data and provide termly reports on pupil progress and outcomes.
• Support the professional development of staff through CPD and mentoring in curriculum delivery.
• Oversee and support baseline testing, ECT progression, and target‑setting processes.
• Coordinate extra‑curricular learning opportunities, including work experience and educational visits, as relevant.
• Maintain teaching capacity across key stages as required and support exam and access arrangements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Professional qualification in education leadership (e.g., NPQSL, NPQML, or equivalent).
• Extensive and successful experience as a middle leader or in an extended leadership role.
• Experience of faculty or subject management in a variety of settings.
• Proven experience liaising successfully with local authorities and professional organisations.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is an experienced educator with a strong understanding of curriculum design, assessment, and inclusion. You will be highly organised, collaborative, and committed to improving outcomes for all pupils. Previous experience in specialist, PRU, or alternative provision settings is highly desirable.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance – and we're putting wellbeing first.

Benefits & Working Arrangements

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A market‑leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• We're proud to be part of a 4‑Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full‑time pay.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.