Head of Apprenticeships

About Our Client:

Key Responsibilities

• To write, coordinate and complete the completion of a comprehensive Self Assessment Report (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
• Analyse data and trends across Apprenticeship, Adult Learning, and skills contract.
• Manage a comprehensive quality assurance framework including observation of teaching learning and assessment programme. 
• Coordinate and deliver comprehensive continued professional development to improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Line manage and organise IQA activities and to coordinate all EQA activity.
• Manage and monitor all Trainer/Assessor, support their development, and individual curriculum areas to ensure all learners are receiving top quality training. 

Job Details

• Monitor practice externally from a range of sources, such as, Ofsted Education Inspection Framework, ESFA Apprenticeship Accountability Framework, AELP, ERSA, IEP, QAR data to inform internal practice.
• Effectively manage funded provision within a designated portfolio of qualifications and standards.
• Effectively manage human and physical resources to ensure that provision is delivered to at least grade 2 Ofsted standards, including observation and scrutiny of delivery.
• Effectively manage relationships to ensure the company’s reputation is upheld in all circumstances.
• Support and develop staff towards achieving continued professional development requirements, in particular, the development of the craft of teaching.
• Performance manage all staff in line with service delivery requirements and Key Performance Indicators.
• Support senior managers to develop the business and achieve business growth targets in line with the Strategic Plan, including support with bid writing and partnerships.
• Coordinate the process of creating comprehensive programme and department level self-assessment and quality improvement planning and post-inspection action plans, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement.
• Complete monthly quality and performance reports and attend monthly management meetings.
• Use a range of data sources and qualitative information sources to effectively analyse and make judgements about trends in the quality of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Manage relationships with awarding organisations to ensure centre and scheme approval is maintained.
• Develop CPD and staff wellbeing plans that drive forward key objectives, and support Staff Retention and Staff Wellbeing.
• Support staff on a 1-2-1 and small group basis that require intensive action planning and skills development.
• Undertake work scrutiny audits, in line with an audit plan, ensuring all aspects of the learning journey are effective and weaknesses are identified and rapidly improved.
• Deliver training, support and/or information, advice, and guidance sessions to cover absent staff and holidays if required.
• Effectively engage with local employers to ensure contractual targets are met and business development opportunities are maximised, including the engagement of Levy employers.
• Support the company’s Safeguarding and Prevent Policy, ensuring Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection are adhered to.
• Support the company’s Quality Assurance Framework Policy.
• Support the company’s Data Protection Policy and Procedure.
• Support the company’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.
• Maintain a positive and professional company image at all times.
• Work safely, supporting the company Health and Safety Policy.
• Perform any additional requests in line with the key responsibilities of this role.

Essential Knowledge

• Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF)
• Barriers to learning and employment.
• How to support clients and promote independence.
• Support strategies for various learner specific needs.
• Awarding organisation procedures and requirements.
• Management of ESFA and/or DWP contracts.