Head of Level; Software Engineering or Data

Role:
Head of Level – BSc DTS (Software Engineering or Data)

Location: Home-based

Competitive Salary

As a Head of Level in the Degree Apprenticeship team in QAA, you will be working with learners who are studying alongside full-time work to develop themselves in their professional specialism. You will also support the Programme Lead in the coordination and planning of the academic and apprenticeship delivery of the Programme, ensuring University and QA standards are met.

• Support the effective management of the Programme.
• Co-ordinate and plan the delivery of the programme.
• Act as the first point of contact for academic queries.
• Implement the University’s academic and quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Feedback from apprentices in evaluations judge the quality of learning.
• Teach modules, module lead (where appropriate) and complete marking.
• Assist with preparation for exam boards.
• Liaise with Module Leaders/Tutors regarding delivery, assessment, marking and management of the modules.
• Organise and conduct inductions for that year of the programme.
• Ensuring the academic and operational delivery of programmes are at the required level.
• Compliance with all University and QAA standards.

• Ability to deliver practical and engaging teaching and learning sessions.
• Industry experience within subject area.
• Excellent, detailed knowledge of Software Engineering and Data.
• Knowledge of Apprenticeships and work-based learning, or knowledge of Higher Education.

• Post‑graduate degree (MSc or similar) or PhD.
• Teaching qualification or a desire to obtain one, preferably Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.

At QA, we believe the future belongs to organisations that are able to learn, master and apply new skills at pace and scale. As the largest tech training company in the UK and the fastest growing in the US, we partner with 96% of the FTSE and most of the Fortune 500. We have served over 4,000 customers and 1+ million learners in the last 3 years.

We teach the critical AI, technology, digital and Human skills needed to transform and succeed in a changing world.

We do this through tailored learning programmes that connect learning across an organisation, create continuity for learners, and feature collaborative, cohort-based modalities to apply skills at pace and  unique end‑to‑end learning solutions draw from deep expertise across Apprenticeships, Instructor‑led training, Self‑paced Learning and Blended Learning.

You can find out more about us at

• 27 days Annual Leave (4 days used for the festive closure) plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday Buying scheme
• Medicash plan, Wellhub, Cycle to Work scheme
• Private Medical Insurance at corporate rates
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts Benefit Hub
• 3 Development days
• 2 Charity days per year
• Pension Scheme
• Early Friday Finish at 4pm

We are an equal opportunity employer, focused on promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment. We embrace diversity, welcome applications from all candidates and aim to support the career growth of everyone. This means no matter what your gender, age, ethnicity, beliefs, or sexual orientation, or if you are disabled or a carer, we welcome you and the different perspectives you bring to our diverse family.

We’re proud of the progress we’ve achieved over the last few years to build an inclusive culture and celebrate our diversity.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee that all applicants with a disability who meet the role criteria will progress to the next stage of the process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.