Head of learning & development Work, Jobs in Manchester (with Salaries)

Head of Quality, Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Pure Innovations —Stockport
- £40,000 - £44,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- In-person
- Leadership
- Work from home
- Employee discount
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9d
Head of Leadership Development and Experience
Pets at Home —Cheadle
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
1d
Learning & Development Manager
Permanently Unique Group —Salford
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Project management
- Travel
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Head of People (Bury Head Office, with regular travel to Preston and Oswestry)
Dunsters Farm —Bury
- Monday to Friday
- Management
- Travel
- Human resources
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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1d
Learning Activation Specialist
mydentist —Radcliffe
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Travel
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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People Development & Experience Lead
Informed Solutions —Altrincham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Human resources
- Gym membership
- Referral programme
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9d
Talent Acquisition & Learning & Development Advisor
Radisson Hotel Group —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Head of Qualification and Assessment Design
KP UK —Manchester
- £51,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Accounting
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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10d
E-Learning Developer - Central Support
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Lymm
- Full-time
- JavaScript
- Communication skills
- HTML
- Life insurance
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2d
Director, People Services Delivery & Transformation
Fitch Group —Manchester
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Human resources
E-Learning Developer - Central Support
Kids Planet Nurseries —Lymm
- JavaScript
- Communication skills
- HTML
- Life insurance
2d
Curriculum Manager - Infrastruture
Apprentify Group —Wilmslow
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Education
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
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7d
Training Administrator
Creative Support —Stockport
- Up to £26,130 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- IT
- Communication skills
Wind Turbine Steersman / Trailer Mate
Collett & Sons —Halifax
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
Staff Engagement Lead
Star Academies —Blackburn with Darwen
- £39,862 - £46,142 a year
- Management
- Travel
- Organisational skills
Digital Content Designer
Mettler Toledo —Manchester
- Up to £33,000 a year
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Internal Training Lead (Maternity Cover) - Central Support
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Lymm
- Weekend availability
- Travel
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Life insurance
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1d
Talent Acquisition Partner
MAG (Mines Advisory Group) —Manchester
- £41,628 - £47,100 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
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11d
Senior HR Business Partner
Sisk —Warrington
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Human resources
- Business
- Annual leave
HR Business Partner - 6-month FTC
Lucy Group Head Office —Sowerby Bridge
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Human resources
- Business
14d

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Head of Quality, Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Pure Innovations -
Stockport

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Job details

Full-time
£40,000 - £44,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Employee mentoring programme
Company pension
Work from home
Employee discount
Referral programme

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Special education
English
Quality assurance
QTS
Leadership
Teaching

Full job description

Head of Quality and Teaching, Learning and Assessment; you will play a vital leadership role in shaping and sustaining the quality of education at Pure College. Working closely with the Head of College and wider management team, you will ensure the curriculum is purposeful, aspirational, and responsive to the needs of every student.

This is a strategic and operational role, responsible for leading high-quality curriculum delivery, robust internal quality assurance, and continuous improvement of teaching, learning, and assessment - particularly addressing our priority to strengthen the consistency and quality of formative and summative feedback across the college.

You will lead on observation cycles, learning walks, curriculum design, and professional development, with a clear focus on evaluating and improving impact. You will Deputise for the Head of College, acting as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), helping to uphold a culture of safety, inclusion, and high expectations.

Although the role does not carry a standard teaching timetable, the postholder must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and may occasionally be required to teach, model best practice, or support curriculum areas directly.

Duties and responsibilities/What you’ll be doing

Key Responsibilities:

Curriculum Leadership

· Lead the development, review, and delivery of high-quality, sequential curriculum pathways aligned with students’ aspirations and EHCP outcomes

· Embed high expectations for inclusive, adaptive teaching and functional skills across all programmes

· Ensure compliance with awarding body requirements (e.g., Open Awards, Functional Skills)

· Lead the evaluation and impact analysis of CPD related to curriculum and teaching practice

Quality Assurance and Feedback

· Implement and embed internal quality assurance systems including teaching observations, learning walks, and student progress reviews

· Monitor and improve the consistency and impact of formative and summative feedback

· Lead the assessment strategy, ensuring it is purposeful, proportionate, and responsive to individual student needs

· Ensure all accredited learning is robustly tracked and aligned with awarding body requirements

· Lead and attend standardisation meetings, maintain AIV status, and support continuous improvement through data-driven analysis

· Work with staff to identify areas for development and deliver targeted, high-quality CPD

Staff leadership and line management

· Line manage Tutors, providing effective supervision, support, challenge and accountability.

· Lead by example in setting and maintaining high expectations, driving a whole-college approach to quality, student outcomes, professional standards and continuous improvement.

· Deliver in-house training and responsive ‘Live CPD’ to develop staff knowledge, skills and practice.

· Contribute to recruitment, induction, performance management and workforce development.

Strategic and external engagement

· Work with the Head of College and Director of Learning and Development to lead on strategic developments, policy changes and innovation in SEND and employability

· Build strong professional relationships with commissioners, partners, and external agencies

· Stay informed of local and national developments in SEND, transition, and education policy

Additional responsibilities

· Attend relevant meetings, contribute to internal reviews, and uphold Pure Innovations policies and safeguarding duties

The company reserves the right to reasonably amend the duties of this role in line with business needs

Essential Qualifications and Experience

· Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

· IQA accreditation; either in progress or completed

· Proven experience in curriculum leadership and internal quality assurance

· Minimum 2 years staff management experience

· Familiarity with Open Awards accreditation, including unit selection, registration, internal verification, and centre moderation processes[AN1]

· Strong understanding of SEND, Preparation for Adulthood, and personalised learning pathways

· Track record of improving the quality of teaching and feedback

· Ability to coach, mentor, and lead others effectively

· Excellent knowledge of awarding body frameworks and assessment standards

· Commitment to safeguarding and equality

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

· Experience designing or leading Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) pathways, with a focus on employability outcomes

· Direct experience in job coaching, supported internships, or community-based learning for young people with SEND

· Experience teaching or overseeing delivery of Functional Skills in English and maths, especially in Entry Level 3 to Level 2

· Experience embedding vocational profiling and student-led goals into curriculum planning

Other Information

· This role is based within our college

· A driving license is not essential for the role

· Pure Innovations is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

· The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). In addition, following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) an online search will form part of this recruitment process.

Pay: £40,000.00-£44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Employee mentoring programme
Referral programme
Work from home

Application question(s):

Do you have a Teaching Qualification with QTS? If so please share:
Do you have experience or knowledge of working with SEN students? If yes, please provide an explanation.
Do you have experience in IQA processes or a relevant IQA Qualification? Please summarise

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Work Location: In person

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