Job Description

College
Location
Newbury, Berkshire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
46,261
Posted
1st August 2025
Expires
22nd August 2025 11:59 PM
Start Date
1st August 2025
Job ID
1501918
Job Reference
1492379

Head of Quality

Hours:

37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

Salary:

46,261

This isn't just another quality role;

it's a call to action for an educational innovator who can help us implement our new "Super 7" Pedagogy Strategy. We're looking for a leader who sees quality improvement as the engine of change--someone who will challenge our thinking, inspire our staff, and lead the charge in redefining teaching excellence. Newbury College is on the cusp of a major transformation, and joining us now as Head of Quality offers a truly career-defining opportunity to shape the future of our college and the learners we serve.


You will be a qualified teaching professional, ideally with a leadership and management qualification. Using your strong knowledge of outstanding teaching and learning, you will be able to analyse management information to drive improvements within the financial and strategic context. You will have a track record of teaching success and an ability to inspire and develop strong team working.


In this pivotal role, you will;


Drive our new Quality Improvement Strategy and to transform Newbury College into a thriving centre of excellence


Lead on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and teacher education programmes to implement our new "Super 7" Pedagogy Strategy, ensuring all learners have access to excellence in education and excellence in support


Work collaboratively as a key member of the management team to ensure that quality reporting and improvement strategies are highly effective


For the full details, please see the attached job description.


If you would like to have an informal conversation prior to applying, please contact recruitment @newbury-college.ac.uk to arrange a teams/phone conversation with a member of our leadership team.

About Newbury College and University Centre Newbury

We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognised for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.

What we offer

Financial Benefits:

Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence


Teaching Pension Scheme

Health and Wellness:

Occupational Sick Pay Scheme


Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme


On-site gym membership at an annual fee of 20


Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilities


Free Annual Flu Jab


Staff Summer Event

Professional Development:

Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses


Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement

Work-Life Balance:

35 days of holiday


Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life

Campus Amenities and Discounts:

Free onsite parking


Access to a corporate discount scheme


Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon


Good value food and drink at the Street Cafe


Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party)

We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!

If you're interested in this position, please apply below or send your CV to recruitment @newbury-college.ac.uk as an expression of interest. Please note that applications must be submitted through our website.