Interim Director of Quality - Further Education

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Interim Director of Quality – Further Education

Location: Essex

Contract: Interim / Fixed-term

Duration: 5 January 2026 – End of February 2026

Pay: Competitive day rate (DOE)

About the Role

Local Education is supporting a Further Education provider in the recruitment of an Interim Director of Quality to cover a short-term leadership requirement from January to February 2026.

This is a senior interim role focused on quality, teaching and learning, and would suit an experienced FE leader with a strong understanding of quality frameworks, inspection readiness and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

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Provide strategic leadership across quality, teaching and learning

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Support curriculum leaders and teaching staff to maintain and improve standards

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Monitor performance data and quality assurance processes

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Prepare and support the organisation in relation to inspection expectations

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Act as a senior professional lead during the interim period

The Ideal Candidate

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Proven senior leadership experience within Further Education

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Strong background in quality assurance, teaching and learning

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Confident operating at director or assistant principal level

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Able to step in quickly and provide stability and expertise

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Available from early January 2026

How to Apply

Please contact Local Education directly to discuss suitability. Shortlisting will be handled discreetly and efficiently
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Location:
Rayleigh
Salary:
£40,000 - £70,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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