Head of Quality (Onsite)
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £43,257 to £49,836 per year |
| Additional salary information: | *Bar at salary point 2 & 4. Progression beyond the bar requires an application process against eligibility criteria **Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 August 2025 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Suffolk New College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Head of Quality (Onsite) |
Summary
Head of Quality
35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Salary within the range of £43,257 to £49,836 per annum*
*Bar at salary point 2 & 4. Progression beyond the bar requires an application process against eligibility criteria
**Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process
This is an excellent career opportunity to join the management team at Suffolk New College. As Head of Quality, you will lead the operational aspects of quality assurance and improvement across the college.
In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the director to shape an exceptional experience for all learners, support curriculum excellence and drive continuous improvement.
You will therefore need to be able to demonstrate:
• Excellent people management and development skills;
• Expertise in a range of curriculum areas, working with young people aged 16+;
• Ability to build and develop sustainable relationships with employers and external agencies;
• Creative and innovative approaches, which deliver an exceptional student experience and student outcomes.
As part of this role, you may also be required to undertake some teaching hours, therefore you should also be able to demonstrate proven teaching expertise in a related subject area and a profile of good or better teaching.
You should also hold a relevant degree or professional qualification, maths and English at level 2 or equivalent alongside a teaching qualification at level 5.
At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.
Closing Date: Sunday 17th August 2025 at Midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025
This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to shortlist all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.
The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.
The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.
Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.
35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Salary within the range of £43,257 to £49,836 per annum*
*Bar at salary point 2 & 4. Progression beyond the bar requires an application process against eligibility criteria
**Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process
This is an excellent career opportunity to join the management team at Suffolk New College. As Head of Quality, you will lead the operational aspects of quality assurance and improvement across the college.
In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the director to shape an exceptional experience for all learners, support curriculum excellence and drive continuous improvement.
You will therefore need to be able to demonstrate:
• Excellent people management and development skills;
• Expertise in a range of curriculum areas, working with young people aged 16+;
• Ability to build and develop sustainable relationships with employers and external agencies;
• Creative and innovative approaches, which deliver an exceptional student experience and student outcomes.
As part of this role, you may also be required to undertake some teaching hours, therefore you should also be able to demonstrate proven teaching expertise in a related subject area and a profile of good or better teaching.
You should also hold a relevant degree or professional qualification, maths and English at level 2 or equivalent alongside a teaching qualification at level 5.
At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.
Closing Date: Sunday 17th August 2025 at Midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025
This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to shortlist all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.
The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.
The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.
Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.
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