Quality and Teaching Manager

Permanent, full-time | Salary: £42,149 per annum (fixed point)

Location: Derwentside College

Closing Date: Sunday 07 June 2026

Why Derwentside College?

Derwentside College is one of the top performing colleges in the region for its learner and employer satisfaction. We are an ambitious organisation and as a large provider of apprenticeships we are leading the way in delivering a range of outstanding services to learners and employers.

At Derwentside College, we place our learners at the centre of everything we do. Our varied education offer has been designed to meet regional and national skills priorities and with state-of-the-art facilities our courses provide learners with the essential skills and qualifications to thrive in high-demand careers, supporting government goals for economic development and helping address key skill shortages across County Durham and beyond. To assist in meeting this priority, we are seeking to appoint a dynamic, talented and experienced professional with energy and enthusiasm to join our team as Quality and Teaching Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity, and we would love to hear from you if you are a motivated and passionate professional committed to improving teaching, learning and assessment across our College.

What will you do?

As Quality and Teaching Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Quality and Teaching embed a culture of continuous improvement. You will coordinate robust internal and external quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with college policy and awarding organisation requirements. Using your strong analytical skills, you will identify trends and areas for improvement to enhance our already exceptional learning experience and maintain high professional excellence. You will be key to driving quality improvement across all areas of provision by supporting the implementation and sustainability of effective processes linked to Professional Development, Learning Visits, Deep Dives, Learner Voice and staff training to ensure the college continues to drive high-quality pedagogical and professional development.

In order to be successful in the role, you will hold a teaching qualification and have excellent communication and organisational skills, along with up-to-date knowledge of professional standards and sector developments. Extensive knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment within college based, apprenticeship and adult provision in the FE sector is also essential.

What’s in it for you?

36 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
Christmas closure days
Flexible working
Annual staff celebration days
Continuous professional development
Free on-site parking

This is a permanent, full-time post; however consideration will be given for an exceptional candidate to work part-time, or on a job share basis.

The College is positively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, young people and vulnerable adults who attend its education and training provision. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The person appointed will be required to obtain a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

As an equal opportunities employer, the College welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. If you require support with your application or any other part of the recruitment process please contact us on 01207 585900 or email hr@derwentside.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: Sunday, 7th June 2026

Please return completed application forms to hr@derwentside.ac.uk

No Agencies.

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