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Head of Quality and Curriculum - Derby, United Kingdom - Acorn Training Ltd

Acorn Training Ltd

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Derby, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Acorn Training is a highly successful, skills, justice, employment and health provider with strong corporate values and inclusive ethos - winner of The World Skills UK Social Inclusion and Diversity Network of the Year award.

You will join us at our most exciting time, with strong plans to double the size of the business each year over the next 5 years, spearheading opportunities to get The United Kingdom back to work and improving the skills of the workforce; enabling strong and sustainable future careers for all.

Due to contract growth and expansion, we are delighted to advertise for a Head of Quality and Curriculum.

Job Title
Head of Quality and Curriculum

Base
Midlands

Reporting to
Assistant Director for Skills

Key Responsibilities

Support directors to coordinate the completion of a comprehensive Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
Analyse data and trends across Apprenticeship, Adult Learning and devolved skills contracts to identify improvement areas
Manage a comprehensive observation of teaching learning and assessment programme internally and with subcontractors
Coordinate and deliver comprehensive continued professional development to improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment collaboratively with HR and subcontractors
Coordinate strategies to enhance staff wellbeing collaboratively with HR
Line manage the lead IQA to coordinate all EQA activity
Coordinate the Education and Training and Business Skills programmes, including the monitoring of all internal apprentices
Lead information learning technology (ILT) to develop the practice of teachers' use of technology in the learning environment

Job Details

Monitor practice externally from a range of sources, such as, Ofsted Education Inspection Framework, ESFA Apprenticeship Accountability Framework, AELP, ERSA, IEP, QAR data to inform internal practice.
Effectively manage funded provision within a designated portfolio of qualifications and standards
Effectively manage human and physical resources to ensure that provision is delivered to at least grade 2 Ofsted standards, including observation and scrutiny of delivery
Effectively manage relationships to ensure the company's reputation is upheld in all circumstances
Support and develop staff towards achieving continued professional development requirements, in particular, the development of the craft of teaching
Performance manage all staff in line with service delivery requirements and Key Performance Indicators
Support senior managers to develop the business and achieve business growth targets in line with the Strategic Plan, including support with bid writing and partnerships
Coordinate the process of creating comprehensive programme and department level selfassessment and quality improvement planning and postinspection action plans; ensuring a culture of continuous improvement
Complete monthly quality and performance reports and attend monthly management meetings
Use a range of data sources and qualitative information sources to effectively analyse and make judgements about trends in the quality of teaching, learning and assessment
Manage relationships with awarding organisations to ensure centre and scheme approval is maintained
Work collaboratively with Human Resources to develop CPD and staff wellbeing plans that drive forward key objectives, such as Talent Management, Staff Retention and Staff Wellbeing
Support staff on a 121 and small group basis that require intensive action planning and skills development
Undertake work scrutiny audits, in line with an audit plan that contributes towards ISO9001, ensuring all aspects of the learning journey are effective and weaknesses are identified and rapidly improved
Deliver training, support and/or information, advice and guidance sessions to cover absent staff and holidays if required
Effectively engage with local employers to ensure contractual targets are met and business development opportunities are maximised, including the engagement of Levy employers
Ensure that policies with regards to Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection are adhered to
Maintain a positive and professional company image at all times
Support the company Quality Policy and Information Security priorities
Support the company's equality of opportunity statement at all times
Work safely, supporting the company Health and Safety Policy
Perform any additional requests in line with the key responsibilities of this role

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications/Skills

Minimum Level 5 teaching learning and assessment qualification, such as Cert Ed, DTLLS or Diploma in Education and Training
Level 3 CAVA and Level 4 TAQA or equivalent
GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics
Level 2 IT Qualification, such as ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)
Full Driving Licence

Desirable Qualifications/Skills