Quality of Education Co-ordinator

Acorn Care and Education; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern educational institution is seeking a Quality of Education Coordinator to enhance teaching and assessment standards. This role involves leading curriculum development and monitoring pupil progress while supporting staff development. With a commitment to educational excellence, the successful candidate will contribute significantly to creating a positive learning environment. The position offers full-time pay for four days of work, enabling a better work/life balance. Join us to impact every child's potential positively.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Family Growth Support benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a middle leader or in an extended leadership role is desirable.
• Strong understanding of curriculum design and inclusion required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, monitoring, and evaluation of the curriculum.
• Oversee pupil progress and support staff development.
• Monitor and develop the school’s curriculum and assessment systems.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Professional qualification in education leadership

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

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

That’s why 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.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title: Quality of Education Co‑ordinator
Location: Wetheringsett Manor School, Suffolk, IP14 5QX
Salary: £45,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: April 2026
UK applicants only — this role does not offer sponsorship

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.

About the Role

As our Quality of Education Co‑ordinator, you will lead the development, monitoring, and evaluation of the curriculum, assessment, and intervention strategies across all key stages. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will oversee pupil progress, support staff development, and ensure teaching approaches meet the diverse needs of our students. You will also maintain a teaching presence where required, oversee external and internal reporting, and contribute to curriculum enrichment initiatives such as careers, work experience, and educational visits. This is an exciting opportunity to influence school‑wide improvement, champion inclusion, and ensure every learner thrives academically, socially, and personally.

Key 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

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• 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.

Benefits

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

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit