Job Title
Quality Assurance Alternative Provision Lead Officer
Salary: £47,181 – £52,413 per annum
Type of vacancy: Permanent
Work pattern: Full Time
Hours per week: 37
Work Base: County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP
Working Arrangements: Hybrid
Competency Framework: Tier 7b
Number of posts: 1
Interview date: 12 August 2026
Closing Date: 19 July 2026 23:55
Overview
The Children and Families Department takes a strengths‑based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this ‘Our Nottinghamshire Approach’.
Responsibilities
- Assess and ensure the effectiveness of educational safeguarding practices and procedures.
- Verify that providers deliver the promised curriculum and support pupils in achieving recognised qualifications.
- Offer guidance to providers facing challenges and, when necessary, raise serious concerns with the Local Authority (LA) and Ofsted.
- Collect and analyse data to prepare reports informing decision‑making and policy development.
- Work closely with stakeholders to promote best practices in education and safeguarding.
Qualifications
- A relevant degree‑level qualification in education or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience working in education.
- Experience working with vulnerable children.
- Strong negotiation, evaluation, and analysis skills.
- Experience interpreting and applying legislation within a regulatory environment.
Desired Attributes
- High level of personal drive and dedication to customer care.
- Ability to build relationships and gain acceptance from colleagues, senior managers, and customers.
- Strong problem‑solving ability to meet operational targets.
- Focus on empowering children and young people to achieve their best.
Benefits
- A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and growth.
- Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
- Generous leave.
Equalities and EEO Statement
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to go beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and is proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
We encourage applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and will undertake appropriate checks.
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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