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Full job description
Salary
£59,867 per annum
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full Time
Package
Generous Annual Leave, Health Scheme and alongside your salary an employers contribution of 16.30% is made as part of the Local Government Pension scheme.
Job category/type
Exams, Quality, Teaching
Date posted
22/05/2026
Job reference
REQ00000361
Cardiff and Vale College is looking for an exceptional and forward-thinking leader to join us as Head of Quality & Teaching and Learning.
This is a key leadership role at the heart of the College, where you will drive excellence across teaching, learning, assessment, quality, and exams—ensuring outstanding outcomes for learners across FE, HE, WBL and ACL provision.
About the role
As Head of Department, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership, shaping and delivering a high-quality learning experience across the College. You will:
- Lead and embed outstanding teaching, learning and assessment practices across all curriculum areas
- Drive continuous quality improvement and ensure readiness for external inspection and frameworks (including Medr, Estyn and QAA)
- Oversee the College’s quality cycle and performance monitoring, using data to inform decision making and raise standards
- Lead the Exams function, ensuring full compliance with awarding body and JCQ requirements
- Champion innovation in pedagogy, digital learning, and inclusive teaching practices
- Lead and develop staff, creating a high-performing, collaborative and inclusive culture
About you
We’re looking for a confident and inspirational leader who can influence at all levels and drive meaningful change. You will bring:
- Significant leadership experience within Further Education
- A strong track record in improving quality and teaching & learning
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and act on complex data
- Outstanding people management and communication skills
- A genuine passion for delivering the best outcomes for learners
A teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE) and a commitment to ongoing professional development are essential.
The closing date for completed applications 7th June 2026 11.59pm
To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department via [email protected].
Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. The college welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English. If we invite you to interview, let us know if you would like us to conduct the interview and assessment process in Welsh.
All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up to date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The College’s procedure for the Suitability of Ex-offenders for Employment is available upon request.
These are contractual agreements that must be in place before your employment can commence.
We are committed to the recruitment and retention of disabled people and are a positive disability confident scheme employer.