- Location
- Benfleet
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Seniority
- Director
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Vincere
Description
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.