S43/26 - Quality and Curriculum Improvement Partner

Quality and Curriculum Improvement Partner

Permanent Post, Lisburn Campus, 36 hours per week

About Us

Northern Ireland’s Further Education sector is a key driver of both economic and social inclusion. SERC as a college is a hub of innovation, collaboration and industry partnerships along with a strong community focus. We pride ourselves on delivering internationally recognised high‑quality, industry‑relevant courses, which equip our students with the skills necessary to grow and shape our economy and to transform their own lives in doing so. We are committed to continuous improvement and to fostering a supportive culture of creativity and inclusivity as a catalyst for success.

If you are interested in being part of a dynamic and forward‑thinking institution that helps benefit society and creates transformational opportunities for learners, SERC may have a role for you.

Employee Benefits

• 26 days annual leave + 12 public holidays (plus 6 additional annual leave days after 5 years’ service)
• Additional leave to supplement closures during Easter, July & Christmas.
• NILGOSC defined benefiter CARE pension scheme with employer contribution rate of 19%.
• Corporate healthcare cash plan scheme.
• Annual free health checks onsite.
• Access to College gym facilities free of charge along with reduced rate membership with a range of gyms.
• Mind Yourself health & wellbeing initiatives.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Teachers Credit Union.
• Access to hair, nail & beauty salons onsite.
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities via our dedicated Learning Academy

We currently have a vacancy for a Quality and Curriculum Improvement Partner.

Job Purpose

To support the College’s quality assurance and continuous improvement processes through the collection, analysis, and reporting of performance data, coordinating internal and external quality assurance activities, and providing high‑level support to curriculum teams and senior leaders. Working in close partnership with School Managers, the postholder will take responsibility for delivering core quality assurance tasks and in supporting the preparation of key documentation to reduce the administrative and procedural workload on Schools. They will contribute to the effective planning, monitoring, and review of quality‑related activity, with a particular focus on awarding body compliance, programme and unit self‑evaluation, inspection readiness, and the scheduling and preparation of student case conferences, progress boards, and examination boards. The post holder will support School Managers to analyse key performance indicators and will develop initial templates for school self‑evaluation reports.

Essential Criteria

• Hold a minimum Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
• At least three years’ experience in undertaking quality assurances responsibilities in a Further or Higher Education setting.
• Experience in the effective scheduling of Progress and Exam Boards.
• Experience in accessing and analysing awarding body verification reports to identify effective practice, recommendations, and areas for improvement.
• A current driving licence and access to a car or have access to a form of transport that will enable the post-holder to fulfil the role in full.

For further information on the main duties and responsibilities and criteria for this role, please see attached Job Description.

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