JOB DETAILS
SALARY: Up to £45,000 FTE per annum plus Pension
JOB TYPE: Permanent
HOURS: This post is a full time position, 37 hours per week
LOCATION: Stevenage Campus
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION:
North Hertfordshire College, part of Hart Learning Group (HLG) operates across three main campuses in Stevenage and Hitchin and includes business operations Hart Learning and Development (our Employer and Apprenticeship arm). As a college, we have over 650 staff and a turnover of circa £30m.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic professional to join us as Deputy Head of Quality (Quality Assurance). This is a unique and pivotal role at an incredibly exciting time for the College, as we embark on the launch of our new strategic plan. This plan sets a clear vision for our future and positions us at the forefront of educational excellence in North Hertfordshire.
The ability to inspire, influence and motivate others is essential, as is a sound knowledge of external quality processes such as Ofsted EIF, EQA, QAA). Coaching, mentoring and highly developed interpersonal skills are also critical aspects of what it takes to lead this key team.
If you are a passionate and experienced manager with a strong background in quality assurance and are ready to take on the challenge of driving forward our ambitions and strategic goals, we would love to hear from you. Join us at this exciting stage of our journey and help us shape the future of education.
If you have the skills and attributes detailed in the person specification below and experience to deliver the duties outlined in the job description, we look forward to receiving your application.
JOB PURPOSE:
To lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of North Hertfordshire College’s and Heart Learning & Development quality assurance and framework and processes across all provision, including 16-19 study programmes, adult education, apprenticeships and higher education. This role drives continuous improvement by monitoring academic standards, ensuring regulatory compliance across all provision (including HE), and supporting curriculum teams in achieving excellence. The postholder will lead on quality assurance, internal and external quality reviews, work collaboratively across departments, and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance student experience, outcomes, and institutional reputation.
The Hart Learning Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as our posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is also an offence to apply for a role if you have been barred from working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you have been shortlisted for a role and are within the guidelines of KCSIE, an online search will be carried out to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. If any incidents or issues are identified, the Group might want to explore these with you at the interview. As part of the recruitment process, you will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
