Head of Quality; Maternity Cover

Are you a strong and experienced quality practitioner who is passionate about transforming futures through learning? Are you seeking an exciting new leadership challenge in a forward-thinking Further Education College? Do you embody our College values of ambition, integrity, innovation and respect? We are seeking a Head of Quality (Maternity Cover) who can bring clarity, consistency and a touch of brilliance to our provision across :

• 16-18 Study Programmes
• Adult Provision
• Apprenticeships
• Partnerships

This role isn't just about ticking boxes; it's about raising the bar.

• Lead the charge on continuous quality improvement across all provision types
• Track achievement, retention and destination data like a quality detective, always looking for the next improvement opportunity
• Implement our BCG Quality Handbook & Cycle through effective matrix management
• Manage the Quality Review, Self-Assessment and Quality Improvement Plan processes
• Collaborate with curriculum directors and managers, and external partners to ensure every learner gets a high-quality experience
• Support inspections, foster strong relationships with awarding organisations, and maintain oversight of external quality assurance visits
• Lead a team of Progress Coaches to support the attendance, progress and achievement of Study Programme students through high-quality pastoral support

• Proven experience working in quality assurance and quality improvement
• Successful experience in delivery of vocational, technical, and applied qualifications across a range of awarding organisations
• A Level 5 teaching qualification and a head for data, detail and deadlines
• A calm, clear communicator who can build strong relationships across teams and with external stakeholders
• Creative thinking skills, seeing quality not as a checklist, but as a culture
• Have a commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and continuous improvement
• To commit to the role for 10 months.

The successful candidate will be a member of the College Leadership Team, report directly to the Vice Principal Curriculum and Quality and will work collaboratively cross-college with a diverse and dedicated team so that our students go 'beyond ambition.'

We are an inclusive and supportive employer and welcome applications from people who may not have a traditional Further Education career to date but, for example, may have transferable experience in industry training and development, and can demonstrate that they are a strong leader of people. Want to know more? If you would like to have an informal chat about the role or pop in for a tour, please contact Arlene Bandelaria, Executive Assistant, at

While working at Buckinghamshire College Group you can also take advantage of a host of employee benefits including :

• Pension scheme - LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays & additional leave purchase scheme
• Access to free training & continuous professional development
• A bespoke package of intensive induction and probation support
• Flexible working policy and a commitment to employee wellbeing
• Discounts in the Aylesbury Day Nursery & Aylesbury Hair & Beauty (HAB) Salon)
• 24 / 7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount schemes

Buckinghamshire College Group is a Further Education college with three campuses located in Aylesbury, Amersham and Wycombe. We are proud to be a skills-based college supporting over 5000 learners each year to achieve their study and career goals and play a pivotal role in the Buckinghamshire community working with a wide range of employers for example, Pinewood Studios, NHS Trusts and Flannery Plant Hire to name but a few.

You will have an unwavering passion for learning and for supporting learners and staff to achieve more than they ever thought possible - we call this the Bucks College Factor!

If you have the Bucks College Factor, this sounds like a role for you and Buckinghamshire College Group sounds like a place you'd like to be part of, then we'd love to hear from you.

BCG is committed to equal opportunities…