Jobs & Careers

Quality Lead

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly enthusiastic advanced teaching practitioner to join our team in the role of a Quality Lead (all provisions). We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching, learning and assessment, digital developments in education and pedagogical research who can support and coach others to develop their practice.

Working within a team of Quality and Innovation Leads, you will join a driven and dedicated Quality department who are forward thinking in their approach to quality improvement with lots of exciting projects and developments taking shape.

The successful candidate will work across our three College sites, driving consistent high-quality progress and outcomes for all students. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will continue to teach as part of this role to maintain their own professional practice (up to 0.2 teaching commitment over time)

You will be required to:

·         Support teams to plan and deliver outstanding student experiences with a focus on teaching, learning and assessment.

·         Conduct a range of review activities including Learning Walks, Lesson Visits and Curriculum Check-in Weeks to support continuous improvement.

·         Conduct ongoing analysis of data and follow-up to review activities.

·         Mentor and coach teachers and assessors to support continuous improvement.

 

As a Quality & Innovation Lead, you should be confident, well organised and proactive with good digital skills and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.

You will have:

·         GCSE A* - C / 9 - 4 in English and Maths or equivalent

·         A degree in a relevant discipline

  • PGCE or other full recognised teaching qualification or equivalent
  • A track record of successful teaching, learning and assessment

If you are interested in this role and want to find out more, please contact Kelly Beighton KBeighton@heartofyorskhire.ac.uk or Andrea Quantrill AQuantrill@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk, and please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

See what we have to offer and come and join us. You won’t be disappointed.

 

Please note, this role will be working across all 3 of our sites, Wakefield, Castleford and Selby, and interviews will be held at Selby College.

 

Benefits include:

- Generous Annual Leave

- Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme

Employee benefits include:

  • Personal and Professional Development opportunities
  • Discounted Metro Card Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Access to employee assistance programme
  • Reduced price personal gym membership
  • Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
  • Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Here at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, our Values are at the heart of everything we do. Watch our Principal and CEO, Sam Wright, and Group Chair of Governors, Andrew McConnell, explain how we carry out our values every day.

We are proud to be awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity, for our successful implementation of FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement). We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.

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The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to pre-employment vetting in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, this includes an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Sight of evidence of all essential qualifications as outlined in the Person Specification must also be provided.

All posts within the Group are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that applicants are not entitled to withhold information about any convictions that are not "Protected" which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the act.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived/worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here - Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Supporting Documents

Job Description & Person Specification
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The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

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Job Details

Salary£43,533 to £46,182 per annum
LocationWakefield College
ContractPermanent - Full Time
Hours37 hours per week
DepartmentQuality & Innovation
Closing Date20 September 2026
Interview Date2 October 2026

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

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Job Description & Person Specification
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