Are you an experienced quality assurance professional with a passion for driving excellence in education If so, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact as Senior Quality Assurance Lead at Oldham College.
Location: Oldham College, OL9 6AA
Salary: £44,745 - £48,905
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date: 28th September 2025
About Us:
Oldham College is at the forefront of reshaping post-16 education to deliver the future skills needed by learners of all ages. That means we are expanding our workforce to find the very best talents who can really make a difference to people’s lives.
We’re also at the heart of the Oldham community. That means we are committed to working with both young people and adults, and in partnership with employers and other stakeholders, to achieve the best economic and social outcomes that we can.
Senior Quality Assurance Lead- The Role:
Oldham College is recruiting a Senior Quality Assurance Lead to play a key role in raising standards across Further Education, Higher Education and Apprenticeships. This is a great opportunity for an experienced quality professional who is passionate about education, teaching, learning and assessment, and who wants to make a real impact on student outcomes.
Senior Quality Assurance Lead- Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of Quality Professionals
- Carry out learning walks, classroom observations, internal audits and quality interventions
- Monitor student satisfaction benchmarks and support curriculum leaders with data and reports
- Produce clear reports with SMART targets to support improvement strategies
- Liaise with awarding bodies, exam boards and professional organisations to ensure compliance
- Drive equality, diversity and inclusion through quality assurance processes
- Undertake training and CPD to maintain up-to-date knowledge in quality assurance and education
Senior Quality Assurance Lead– You:
- Degree or Level 5 equivalent plus a recognised teaching qualification
- Experience in Further Education, Higher Education or Apprenticeships
- Strong understanding of quality assurance processes in education
- Experience of report writing, data analysis, line management and classroom observation
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards
Joining our Journey:
When you join our college, not only will you benefit from an annual reviewed salary but have access to numerous benefits and facilities:
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Fantastic Staff Benefits and Rewards platform
- Very generous holiday entitlement
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity provision
- Staff Development days/week (Jan, July, Aug)
- Free confidential counselling service
- Staff recognition awards
- Car Scheme
- Subsidised car parking
- On-site Day Nursery
- On-site hair and beauty salon
At Oldham College, our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We encourage everyone to join us, as we create a workforce that is as diverse as our wonderful student community.
Any appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and a check of the DfE Barred List. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation Act 1974.
Oldham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
Closing date: 28th September 2025
Interviews to be held week commencing 6th October 2025.
To submit your application for this exciting Senior Quality Assurance Lead opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now