Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Location: Openshaw

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week, 41 weeks + 165 hours undirected time

Salary: £43,350.00 - 2 yearly salary increments.

27 days annual leave rising to 30 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years plus bank holidays.

Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity.

Flexible working encouraged

Continuous professional development

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of young people? Are you passionate about equity, fairness, and everyone having the right to a happy, fulfilled life?

Here at Together Trust our vision is to champion a better future for the children, young people, and adults we support.

Main responsibilities

To manage and further develop the quality assurance procedures for the College in order to establish a total quality management approach to college services and continuous improvement on student success and experience.

To lead on setting, monitoring and supporting of key performance indicators and college wide self-assessment.

To lead with the capturing, collation and analysis of quality data and produce reports for the Principal and Governors. To ensure all staff have the necessary training and support to be outstanding in their roles.

The role demands the post holder has an excellent understanding of the specialist sector and what is deemed to be outstanding practice within teaching, learning and assessment.

The post holder will have an in-depth knowledge of educational developments within the SEN sector and how this impacts on quality and practice.

About the service

Bridge College is the Together Trust’s specialist education college for students aged 16 to 25 years with disabilities, complex needs and autism. Bridge College promotes a multidisciplinary approach to learning and has expertise in supporting students with a wide range of needs.

About you and qualifications

We’re looking for someone who;

• A degree or equivalent level of qualification
• A teaching qualification
• Extensive experience of delivering learning to young people with learning difficulties and disabilities
• Good knowledge of personalised curriculum design which meets legislative requirements
• Experience of conducting teaching, learning and assessment observations and of providing constructive feedback to staff
• Experience of management including mentoring and coaching

Why work for us

• You will be joining a great team of like-minded people.
• We are proud to be a real living wage employer and offer annual incremental pay progression.
• 27 days annual leave rising to 30 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years plus bank holidays.
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity.
• Company pension plan with 7% employer contribution.
• Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Mental Health First Aiders offering support from trained colleagues, and free mental health support through our employee assistance provider Lifeworks.
• Access to health plans where you can subscribe to claim towards therapy, dental etc. through Simply Health
• Free in person and online yoga classes for all staff
• A range of discounts and cycle to work schemes as well as staff council and staff networks.

Benefits include

• Pension scheme – Employer contribution
• Paid holiday
• A 24/7 employee assistance and counselling programme
• Long service recognition scheme
• Full suite of training resources to meet your employment needs with recognised qualifications
• Reward and Discount Platform
• Access to employee engagement events
• Ongoing continuous professional development opportunities
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee incentive for refer a friend scheme
• Life Assurance
• Simply Health Scheme
• Ability to apply for blue light card discount
• Many onsite services have free onsite parking

Working at Together Trust

Every day is different at Together Trust, and you’ll be empowering people to live the best life possible. Plus, you’ll be supported by an understanding team and a charity that values and cares for you.

For more information about the benefits we offer, please see the documents attached below

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Were a Real Living Wage Employer

Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher wage than the government minimum. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.

If you think you might have the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please get in touch jobs@togethertrust.org.uk or apply now. Apply now!

We may remove this vacancy prior to the expiry date if a suitable candidate is found therefore early applications are encouraged. We welcome applications from those with a right to work in the UK. We do not currently sponsor overseas staff.

Shortlisting will take place throughout the duration of the advert as we are seeking more than one individual.