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Are you a strong and experienced quality practitioner who is passionate about transforming futures through learning? Are you seeking an exciting new leadership challenge in a forward-thinking Further Education College? Do you embody our College values of ambition, integrity, innovation and respect? We are seeking a Head of Quality (Maternity Cover) who can bring clarity, consistency and a touch of brilliance to our provision across :

• 16-18 Study Programmes
• Adult Provision
• Apprenticeships
• Partnerships

This role isn't just about ticking boxes; it's about raising the bar.

• Lead the charge on continuous quality improvement across all provision types
• Track achievement, retention and destination data like a quality detective, always looking for the next improvement opportunity
• Implement our BCG Quality Handbook & Cycle through effective matrix management
• Manage the Quality Review, Self-Assessment and Quality Improvement Plan processes
• Collaborate with curriculum directors and managers, and external partners to ensure every learner gets a high-quality experience
• Support inspections, foster strong relationships with awarding organisations, and maintain oversight of external quality assurance visits
• Lead a team of Progress Coaches to support the attendance, progress and achievement of Study Programme students through high-quality pastoral support

• Proven experience working in quality assurance and quality improvement
• Successful experience in delivery of vocational, technical, and applied qualifications across a range of awarding organisations
• A Level 5 teaching qualification and a head for data, detail and deadlines
• A calm, clear communicator who can build strong relationships across teams and with external stakeholders
• Creative thinking skills, seeing quality not as a checklist, but as a culture
• Have a commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and continuous improvement
• To commit to the role for 10 months.

The successful candidate will be a member of the College Leadership Team, report directly to the Vice Principal Curriculum and Quality and will work collaboratively cross-college with a diverse and dedicated team so that our students go 'beyond ambition.'

We are an inclusive and supportive employer and welcome applications from people who may not have a traditional Further Education career to date but, for example, may have transferable experience in industry training and development, and can demonstrate that they are a strong leader of people. Want to know more? If you would like to have an informal chat about the role or pop in for a tour, please contact Arlene Bandelaria, Executive Assistant, at

While working at Buckinghamshire College Group you can also take advantage of a host of employee benefits including :

• Pension scheme - LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays & additional leave purchase scheme
• Access to free training & continuous professional development
• A bespoke package of intensive induction and probation support
• Flexible working policy and a commitment to employee wellbeing
• Discounts in the Aylesbury Day Nursery & Aylesbury Hair & Beauty (HAB) Salon)
• 24 / 7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount schemes

Buckinghamshire College Group is a Further Education college with three campuses located in Aylesbury, Amersham and Wycombe. We are proud to be a skills-based college supporting over 5000 learners each year to achieve their study and career goals and play a pivotal role in the Buckinghamshire community working with a wide range of employers for example, Pinewood Studios, NHS Trusts and Flannery Plant Hire to name but a few.

You will have an unwavering passion for learning and for supporting learners and staff to achieve more than they ever thought possible - we call this the Bucks College Factor!

If you have the Bucks College Factor, this sounds like a role for you and Buckinghamshire College Group sounds like a place you'd like to be part of, then we'd love to hear from you.

BCG is committed to equal opportunities for all, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff alike; all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Terms and Conditions located in the job details above.

Only completed applications will be considered for this role. For more information on the role please contact HR directly.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at 23 : 59 . Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 15th December 2025 at the Aylesbury Campus ; however, please note that these dates may be subject to change.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications or source a suitable candidate. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The role will commence from Monday 19th January 2026 with an opportunity for earlier handover and will continue until the end of October 2026.