Job title: Head of Quality and Standards – Homefield College, Leicestershire
Salary: £70,000- £72,724 FTE (pro-rata to the agreed hours)
Hours: up to 25 hours a week
Main geographical location of role: Leicestershire
Closing date: 14 May 2026
Where do applicants need to apply (preferred option): https://www.homefieldcollege.ac.uk/about-us/vacancies/head-of-quality-standards/
Where do applicants need to apply (secondary option): https://www.homefieldcollege.ac.uk/about-us/vacancies/head-of-quality-standards/
Job Description
Job Title: Head of Quality and Standards
Reports to: Principal
Department: Executive
Salary: £70,000- £72, 724 full time salary which will be pro-rated to the hours agreed with the successful candidate
Hours: Part-time up to 25 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Quality and Standards to lead and champion quality assurance and continuous improvement across teaching, learning and assessment.
This is a pivotal senior leadership role, ideal for an experienced quality professional who is passionate about inclusive education, collaboration, and driving real impact for learners. You will play a key role in shaping and assuring the quality of provision across the college, ensuring our students receive the highest possible educational experience.
About the role
As Head of Quality and Standards, you will provide independent oversight and leadership of quality improvement, inspection readiness and professional development. Working closely with the Principal, Vice Principal and Senior Management Team, you will ensure that quality processes are robust, evaluative and focused on continuous improvement.
You will also be a key advisor to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Committee, providing clear, insightful reporting and challenge.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the college’s strategy for teaching, learning and assessment quality
- Designing and implementing self-assessment and quality improvement planning
- Establishing and chairing quality performance and improvement meetings
- Providing independent evaluation of educational quality and improvement initiatives
- Overseeing professional development, including teacher training, mentoring and coaching
- Leading approaches to student voice and learner feedback
- Ensuring compliance with external inspection and regulatory frameworks (e.g. Ofsted)
- Managing complaints related to academic standards and awarding body procedures
- Monitoring student progress to identify and address gaps and underperformance
- Contributing as an active member of the Senior Management Team
Who we’re looking for
You will be a values‑led, collaborative leader with substantial experience of quality assurance within education, ideally including specialist or inclusive provision.
You will have:
- A degree (or equivalent) and a teaching qualification
- Proven senior-level experience leading SAR, QIP and inspection readiness
- Strong understanding of inclusive practice, safeguarding and learner wellbeing
- Experience working within inspection and regulatory frameworks
- Confidence in analysing data and evidence to drive improvement
- Excellent communication, evaluation and report‑writing skills
- A coaching approach, with the ability to challenge and support colleagues constructively
Experience of SEND or high-needs provision is essential, and a leadership, management or coaching qualification is desirable.
About Us
Homefield College is an independent specialist college and a charity that offers education to people with learning and communication difficulties.
We are a values-driven organisation, committed to: Equality | Empowerment | Respect | Sustainability
You’ll be joining a collaborative, mission‑focused leadership team where quality, inclusion and learner outcomes genuinely matter — and where your expertise will directly shape the future of the college.We have several sites in Leicestershire along with a provision in Nuneaton.
We can offer you:
- We care about our staff team and to support employees in their role we offer a range of benefits including.
- A friendly and supportive working environment with enthusiastic and dedicated trustees and leaders.
- A commitment to the professional development of our staff, providing regular development days and access to a range of CPD to help you grow and develop in your role.
- We are a disability confident employer and adopt a range of workplace adjustments to support our teams to achieve their best.
- Cycle to work scheme which enables you to save over 25% on bikes & accessories.
- Eligibility for discount schemes such as NUS, Totum & Costco membership.
- Focussed support on your wellbeing, such as support groups, access to 24 hour Employee Assistance Support and counselling, eye care vouchers, and flu / Hep-B vaccinations for eligible staff.
- Contributory pension, enhanced family leave and occupational sick leave.
Safeguarding Statement
Homefield College promotes equality and diversity, and are a Disability Confident committed employer. All our employees are recruited on their merits, abilities and suitability for the role, complying with all relevant legislation, recommendations and guidance.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to child protection screening, including checks with past employers and enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.