Jobs in Wakefield, United States

We are an Ofsted Grade 2 “Good” rated provider, recognized as one of the top 5 training providers and named one of the Top 9 Best Places to Work. With a deep commitment to the Care and Education Sector, we deliver meaningful learning interactions to thousands of learners and employers nationwide. Join us as and shape the future of Residential Childcare as a Quality Improvement Coach.

Job Title: Quality Improvement Coach (Residential Childcare)
Location: Remote
Salary: Up to £34,000

We are seeking a motivated Quality Improvement Coach with expertise in Residential Childcare to drive exceptional quality improvement across our learner experience. In this role, you'll support Personal Tutors (PTs) to enhance teaching, learning, and overall learner progress. You will be instrumental in creating a culture of continuous improvement and providing actionable feedback.

• Conduct regular Learner Experience Reviews (LER) with PTs to assess learner progress.
• Perform in-depth curriculum reviews and provide feedback based on the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
• Improve teaching quality through observation feedback, 1-1 support, and CPD sessions.
• Collaborate with Operations Managers to ensure actions from LER and curriculum reviews are implemented.
• Deliver CPD training for PTs and the wider team, covering topics such as TAQA and AET.
• Sample learners’ portfolios regularly with PTs to monitor progress.
• Lead standardisation meetings to ensure consistent tutor delivery.

• Level 3 and/or 5 vocational qualification in your area of specialism (Residential Childcare)
• Teaching qualification and Assessor/IQA qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of the apprenticeships/further education sector and Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
• Proven ability to use quality improvement principles to enhance learner experiences.
• Demonstrable experience in building relationships and developing others

We are proud to offer a suite of Paragon Choices which are optional benefits including life assurance and income protection and core benefits below;

• 20 days annual leave (increasing with service) + holiday purchase scheme.
• 3 Paragon Days and 8 public bank holidays.
• Extra day off for your birthday.
• Up to 3 days paid volunteering leave.
• Perkbox lifestyle benefits and wellness tools.
• Recognition awards and long service awards.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a guaranteed interview scheme in place to ensure that nobody is overlooked or discriminated against because of their disability. If you meet the minimum criteria when you apply and you have informed us in your application that you have a disability, you will be guaranteed an interview for that role.

To promote and maintain an inclusive working environment, as part of your application process we will ask you to share data on certain characteristics. These answers will not form part of the selection and recruitment process and will not be shared with anyone outside of the People Team.

Paragon Skills is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our learners and colleagues and we implement robust safer recruitment practices to support this. Depending on the role you are applying for, we may undertake a number of necessary checks to confirm you are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service check. We are also committed to promoting equality and inclusion throughout our colleague and learner populations.