We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our high-performing team as a Quality Lead for our Hastings campus.
Reporting to the Head of Quality, you will work closely with the Director of Teacher Development & Digital Innovation, Campus Assistant Principals and curriculum teams to drive the operational delivery of the college quality cycle. You will lead the teaching and learning observation programme, oversee key quality processes and ensure systems are embedded to deliver outstanding student experiences.
This role will include:
- Leading the teaching and learning observation programme, producing accurate profiles and supporting continuous professional development.
- Coordinating the annual quality cycle, including lesson observations, course reviews, learner surveys, area reviews, SARs and QI plans.
- Working with Teaching Advanced Practitioners to drive continuous quality improvement.
- Coaching and training staff on quality processes to support consistently good or better teaching, learning and assessment.
- Ensuring quality procedures are followed and records maintained for reporting.
- Coordinating awarding body quality requirements, EV visits and annual quality monitoring visits.
- Supporting internal and external verification processes and curriculum evaluation activities.
- Promoting the effective use of ILT in teaching, learning and assessment.
- Representing the college at regional and national quality improvement events.
- Supporting the college's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
If you can demonstrate the following, we'd love to hear from you:
- Level 2 Maths and English and a relevant teaching qualification.
- Strong knowledge of the FE sector and current quality assurance and improvement practices.
- Understanding of awarding body quality processes; knowledge of FE funding is desirable.
- Successful teaching experience with a strong understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment.
- Experience of quality reviews and lesson observations is desirable.
- Ability to analyse complex data and use it to inform planning and improvement.
- Confidence in coaching and supporting staff at all levels.
- Strong leadership of quality processes and observation activity.
- Excellent ICT, communication, organisational and time-management skills.
- A proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach.
- Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.
- Emotional resilience and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
- Closing date: 26th August 2026
- Interview Date: 1st & 3rd September 2026
College location: Based at our Hastings Campus.
Annual salary: Circa £42,500
(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)
Hours: Full time – 37 Hours/52.14 weeks
In return, we can offer you:
A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.
To Apply and view the Job Description & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below.
For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email [email protected]. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.
OTHER INFORMATION:
East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.
Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity – Respect – Opportunity – Unity – Diversity
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.
We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at [email protected] and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.
At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.
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