The Vacancy
We have an exciting opportunity for a well organised and self-motivated Director of Quality on a full time permanent basis.
Main Duties of the Role:
Your role will be to deliver an ambitious curriculum to all by assuming management responsibilities for the design, implementation and evaluation of the college quality strategy, policy and framework, including all aspects of teaching, learning and assessment and the security of assessment decisions, including standardisation, internal verification and liaison with awarding bodies and their quality assurance systems. You will be responsible for the management and organisation of the Quality team, who will support you in delivering a cross-College service to all our curriculum areas supporting them in driving up all College key performance indicators. You need to have extensive knowledge of working in the FE sector have previous experience of working within a Quality role and be able to demonstrate a track record of improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to join a College with a unique provision including land based, 14-16 and HE, and would suit someone who is able to operate in a diverse and fast paced environment.
Essential Requirement:
A relevant degree or level 5 qualification.
A minimum of a level 3 vocational / professional qualification.
Minimum level 2 Maths and English.
A recognised teaching qualification at level 5 or above.
What we offer:
35 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
Teacher Pension Scheme with up to 23.68% employer contributions.
Free Gym Membership.
Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity and Adoption leave.
3 days paid emergency leave per year.
Various Paid and unpaid leave for other needs.
Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) where appropriate.
Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon.
Free onsite parking.
On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa).
Cycle to work scheme and much more.
Please note, previous applicants need not apply for this role.
About EDC
There’s never been a better time to join the fantastic team here at East Durham College, with recent investment in our already outstanding teaching facilities, and further investment still to come the College has a great deal on offer for both staff and students. East Durham College provides access to education for all, with pathways through stages of learning across a broad offer and with close alignment to employment opportunities in the North East region. Plus, the College recently gained its fourth ‘GOOD’ Ofsted rating in a row.
The College is split over 3 campuses with a very board offer of courses, from general FE, and A-level to specialist land based and technical provisions there is something for everyone. As a member of the team here at East Durham College you will have access to a generous holiday entitlement, Local Government or Teachers Pensions, Free Gym (Willerby Grove Campus), Free parking and much more.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. As part of that ethos, we aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us.
At East Durham College we follow Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
East Durham College is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we operate a guaranteed interview scheme. If you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview.
East Durham College is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels proud, confident, challenged and supported and are holders of Disability Confident.
East Durham College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, therefore this role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
More information about the College can be found on our website.
