About Education Partnership North East (EPNE)
At EPNE our ‘purpose’ is our north star. It is what we expect of ourselves every single day and why we ask all staff to keep our purpose front and centre in all that they do.
Our Purpose is to “unlock potential, create opportunities, and transform lives through outstanding education, skills and training”. Rooted in our transformative power, it communicates our work in tackling inequalities, removing barriers, and improving the life chances of the people and communities we serve.
We nurture our very special culture. Our unifying values framework “The actions we take the choices we make - The actions I take the choices I make” represent the character of our college group, and are grounded in the belief that every action, by every individual, contributes to our success. This why we encourage empowered individuals, personal accountability and growth.
Building on our remarkable past, creativity and pioneering spirit, we are moving forward with courage into the future, improving what we do, remaining action-orientated, and innovating to make an exceptional difference for the world we live in. Shaping futures for a better tomorrow, join our changemaking community now.
Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which EPNE was graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding
Our Journey & Values
As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.
About the Candidate
We’re seeking a proactive, detail-oriented leader with a passion for educational excellence and an understanding of Higher Education quality frameworks. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator, collaborative team player, and an analytical thinker who uses data to drive positive change. This person will be a changemaker by fostering a high-performance culture, ensuring continuous improvement, and influencing quality standards that directly impact student outcomes and experience.
About the Role
This positions offers the opportunity to shape the quality of Higher Education provision at a multi-site College. The role involves high-level collaboration across departments and external partners. It’s an excellent opportunity for career development in academic leadership, policy influence, and institutional quality management, with access to continuous professional development and national quality networks including Advance HE.
Role Responsibilities
Lead the implementation and monitoring of HE quality assurance and improvement processes across all campuses.
Work closely with HE teaching staff to develop and enhance the quality of teaching, learning and assessment.
Provide quality guidance on the development, validation, and continuous enhancement of HE programmes.
Operationally manage partnerships with Higher Education awarding organisation, ensuring compliance and academic integrity.
Analyse data from sources such as OFS, NSS, and Graduate Outcomes to inform quality improvements.
Support faculties in producing annual monitoring reports, self-evaluations, and quality improvement action plans.
Qualifications
- First Degree or equivalent
- Minimum Level 2 Maths and English qualification
- Fellow of HEA and/or Teaching qualification
Essential Skills & Experience
- At least 2 years experience of the higher education sector
- Experience of programme development and validation
- Experience of working with University or Higher Education Awarding organisations
- Experience of using metrics and management information systems to drive improvements
- Leading and contributing to quality enhancement or assurance processes in HE
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and students to ensure successful HE outcomes.
What’s in it for you?
Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.
- Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35 days per year, plus public holidays).
- Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
- Teacher Pensions Scheme, (23.68%)
- Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
- We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
- Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
- Free parking on most campuses.
- Free Gym access available at Bede Campus
Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Education Partnership North East is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
