Head of Quality – Education Programmes for Young People Full Time NEW

Vacancy – Head of Quality – Education Programmes for Young People

Full time 35.5 hours per week

Salary £44,050 – £48,126 with Payment into Teacher’s Pension (TPS)

This role is across both college sites Doncaster and North Lindsey

We are seeking an experienced and values‑driven Head of Quality – Education Programmes for Young People to play a key role in driving excellence across our 16–18 and High Needs provision. This senior quality role sits within the Quality and Teaching, Learning & Assessment team and works across the Group to ensure consistently high standards, strong outcomes and an exceptional learner experience.

You will lead and shape the quality assurance and improvement cycle for education programmes for young people, working closely with curriculum leaders, the Director of Quality Assurance and senior colleagues to support readiness for Ofsted inspection and deliver sustained improvement. With a strong focus on learner journey, teaching quality and accountability, this is an opportunity to make a real impact at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the cross‑college quality assurance and improvement of Education Programmes for Young People, including High Needs provision.
• Drive continuous quality improvement through robust self‑assessment, quality reviews and the delivery of the Quality Improvement Plan.
• Coordinate and oversee the Curriculum Accountability Framework (CAF) for young people’s provision, ensuring effective challenge, intervention and impact.
• Work closely with curriculum teams to improve teaching, learning and assessment, including English, maths, work experience, enrichment and additionality.
• Ensure internal and external quality assurance processes meet awarding organisation, Ofqual and regulatory requirements.
• Analyse and respond to learner and stakeholder feedback, supporting meaningful engagement and continuous enhancement of the learner experience.
• Line manage and support quality staff, ensuring a risk‑based and impactful approach to quality improvement.
• Contribute to staff development and CPD activity to promote outstanding practice across the organisation.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant degree (or working towards) and a recognised quality assurance qualification.
• Current knowledge of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and quality assurance within further education.
• Proven experience of leading or contributing to quality improvement activities, including lesson visits, deep dives or self‑assessment.
• Experience of working with awarding organisations to ensure compliance and improve provision.
• Strong communication, data analysis and organisational skills, with the ability to work to deadlines across multiple priorities.

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for young people and have the expertise to lead quality at a strategic and operational level, we would welcome your application.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution
• 35 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
• Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.

Additional Information

• Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
• Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• Please note all applicants are scored anonymously via application process only, we do not accept CV’s. To apply enter your email address and click on “Apply Now”

For any further details contact us at staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk

Vacancy Timeline

Job closes: 26th April

Shortlisting: From week commencing April 27th

Interviews: From week commencing May 5th

About Us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.