Director of Quality and Digital Innovation  

Full time, Permanent  

Competitive Salary  

The college of choice for the City of Portsmouth and our region  

City of Portsmouth College is one of the largest further education colleges in the area with over 8,000 students, delivering a broad range of academic, technical and vocational education on four campuses across Portsmouth. 

The college is on a journey to improve the outcomes of learners through continuous improvement of teaching and learning. As such, we are now looking to recruit a visionary leader, passionate about teaching and with extensive experience in driving quality improvements across a multi-site organisation. Our Director of Quality and Digital Innovation will be adept at fostering an environment conducive to academic, technical and vocational excellence and student success. 

Along with championing technology and innovative teaching practices that enrich the learning experience, our successful Director will bring a blend of dynamic leadership with an ability to engender a culture of continuous improvement that advances the quality of provision and our reputation for shaping our city's future by unlocking the potential of its learners. 

About Us - Welcome 

Dear colleague, 

I am delighted to extend an invitation to you to consider joining the vibrant and forward-thinking team at City of Portsmouth College as our Director of Quality and Digital Innovation. 

At City of Portsmouth College, we are committed to shaping our city’s future by unlocking the potential of its learners.  

As one of the largest tertiary colleges in the area, you will join us at an exciting point in our journey to improve the outcomes of learners through the continuous improvement of teaching and learning. With over 8,000 students and 600 staff, we deliver education from our campuses in North Harbour, Highbury, our Sixth Form Campus and the City Centre. 

We are an ambitious and innovative College, and we recognise that having the right leadership in place is paramount to our success. As such, we are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join us as our new Director of Quality and Digital Innovation, playing a pivotal role in driving excellence across our college. 

This role presents a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans to strengthen the quality of education across our campuses, join our college leadership team and help us to shape our future as we strive for excellence in all we do. As Director of Quality and Digital Innovation, you will have the opportunity to lead initiatives that will have a lasting impact on our learners, our colleagues and our communities. 

We believe in fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. 

As part of our Senior Management Team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our colleagues, sharing best practices and driving positive change. 

Our staff matter and we are dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where both staff and students can thrive and realise their full potential. 

If you are a visionary leader with a passion for excellence and a track record of driving and implementing quality improvement and digital innovation, we want to hear from you. Join us on our journey to become the college of choice for the city of Portsmouth and our region and make a real difference in the communities we serve. 

Thank you for considering City of Portsmouth College as your next career destination. 

Matt Phelps 
Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Principal Curriculum and Quality 

What we offer: 

• Competitive salary  

• 48 days leave which includes 32 days annual leave, 8 Christmas closure days and 8 bank holidays 

• Generous Pension (TPS or LGPS) 

• Learning and Development programmes by the Community Adult Education Department  

• 5 Professional Development Days per Academic Year 

• Free parking  

How to Apply 

Please click the Apply button below to apply for the role! We reserve the right the close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert.  

If you would like to have a discussion regarding the role, please contact Carl Scarratt at [email protected] or 02394 211856. 

We do not accept CV's from agencies for these roles.  

Diversity and Inclusion 

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training. The College's commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities and the range of direct and indirect student support services.  

Pre Employment Checks 

The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education.