Quality Manager (Education) job at Stoke-on-Trent Full Time NEW

Newfriars College is a Specialist FE College with 200+ learners aged between 16 and 25 who have a

range of Special Educational Needs. At Newfriars, we are creating a vision that places our learners

and their families at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Quality Manager specialising in Education to play a pivotal role in ensuring excellence across our specialist provision.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and enhance the quality of teaching, learning, and support for young people with SEND, helping them achieve independence and meaningful futures.

About the Role

You will lead on quality assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the college, ensuring robust systems, outstanding provision, and positive outcomes for learners.

From overseeing RARPA processes and transition pathways to supporting staff development and analysing performance data to drive improvements, this role offers genuine strategic impact alongside hands-on involvement.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong experience in quality assurance within post 16 education
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for learners with SEND
• Can lead, challenge, and support staff to deliver high-quality provision
• Is highly organised, analytical, and proactive
• Thrives in a collaborative and values-driven environment

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on auditing the quality of provision across all pathways
• Monitor compliance with internal and external frameworks and requirements
• Proactively identify areas for improvement and implement effective quality improvement strategies
• Support Assistant Heads in delivering quality assurance activities, including learning walks, lesson visits, and observations.
• Ensure the consistent and high-quality application of the RARPA process
• Oversee and quality assure careers education adviceand guidance (CIAG)
• Ensure transition processes (into and out of the college) are robust and well-evidenced
• Centralise and manage evidence to support learner progression and outcomes
• To represent the college at a local and national level while maintaining up to date and relevant knowledge of the wider FE and specialist provider sector to ensure college practice and outcomes are innovative and sector-leading.

Apply Now – If you are ready to make a real difference to the lives of young people and be part of an ambitious and supportive college community, we would love to hear from you.

Further information at Newfriars College Career Site.

Application deadline: 9.00am 14th June 2026

Interview date: 23rd / 25th June 2026

Newfriars College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.

Pay: £59,703.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person