Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Director of Quality and Higher Education. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspiring continous improvement, enhancing the quality of teaching, learning and assessment and driving innovation and excellence across all Further Education and Higher Education provision in the College. You will lead key professional support teams including Quality, Examinations and the College Learning Centres.


We are looking to recruit an exceptional leader who can inspire and support staff and students to thrive in our busy learning environment. With proven experience in achieving educational excellence, the postholder will promote a culture of continous improvement, high aspiration and inclusion, supporting the College in achieving its mission 'to inspire, educate and support our diverse community to reach its potential'.


As a member of the College Management Team, the postholder will play an integral role in delivering to the College Strategic Plan, whilst having responsibility for quality, teaching and learning, budget management, human and physical resource management, higher education and the quality of the student experience.


At Preston College our vision is 'to transform lives through education', and we take great pride in supporting all of our students to achieve the qualifications they need, alongside the development of technical skills and knowledge that employers and universities are looking for.


We are rated Good by Ofsted and have been recognised as making a 'strong' contribution to skills. We are ambitious in seeking excellent outcomes for our students, communities, employers and staff.


We have a strong College culture, underpinned by five key values developed with our diverse body of staff;


Welcoming and inclusive Supportive and compassionate Aspirational for our learners, ourselves and each other Act with integrity and transparency Be accountable

With Good financial health, the College provides generous terms and conditions that are intended to attract, motivate and retain the best people in delivery of our strategic objectives.


Our Board of Governors is committed to an ambitious Three Year Plan, which sets out our aspirations from 2023 to 2026.

Job Title: Director of Quality and Higher Education

Salary:

Job family Group

(SCP 46 to SCP 50) 59,624 to 67,116 per annum pro rata depending on qualifications and experience

(depending on qualifications and experience). There


will be an opportunity for progression within this pay range.

Hours: 37 hours per week

, 1.0 FTE, Permanent

Closing Date for Applications:

Monday 15 September 2025

Interview Date:

Wednesday 24 September 2025


If you feel that this exciting opportunity is the right fit for you, then we look forward to your application.


The successful candidate for this appointment will be required to apply for appropriate disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring service.

About us:

Our mission is to inspire, educate and support our diverse community to reach its potential. We pride ourselves on our community focus, with a diverse mix of students and staff, and plan our curriculum and other activities to give everyone the chance to truly achieve what they are capable of. We believe that we are inspirational in what we do, and that the support we offer to both our students and our staff is second to none.

What we offer:

Preston College has achieved a prestigious 'Gold' award by Investors in People, and we have a wide range of benefits for staff. Some of these are outlined below. For a full list visit www.preston.ac.uk/jobs


Professional Development Opportunities including staff days and supported CPD. Opportunities to obtain qualifications essential to your role and support to achieve them. Opportunities for career and pay progression, including annual cost of living increases. Generous Annual Leave entitlement. Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher's Pension Scheme. Family friendly college policies including special leave, career break, job share and flexible working (role dependent). Free car parking. Cycle to work scheme. * Access to health and fitness suite, hair and beauty treatments and PNE children's holiday club all based at Preston College.