Quality Assurance Officer-CMB1836e

Location: Redhills Business Park, Penrith

Salary: £39,513 - £40,476 per annum (pro- rata)

Hours:22 per week

Contract: Temporary (Ending September 2026)

About this opportunity

Are you passionate about raising standards in education and training?

Cumberland Council is seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Officer to ensure the delivery of high-quality Skills Bootcamps across Cumbria. In this key role, you’ll work closely with training providers to observe teaching, review Schemes of Work, and ensure compliance with Ofsted and Department for Education guidelines. You’ll also lead on developing robust quality assurance policies and provide expert guidance to support continuous improvement.

We’re looking for someone with a teaching qualification, recent classroom experience, and a strong understanding of Ofsted requirements. If you’re organised, confident in providing feedback, and ready to make a real impact on skills development in the region, we’d love to hear from you. Join a forward-thinking team committed to supporting learners and employers through high-quality, responsive training.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious,collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Kelly McAlone by email at [email protected]

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [email protected]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 2nd July 2025
• Interview date: 9th July 2025

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.