Performance & Innovation Manager

Performance & Innovation Manager | London | Office/Home Working | Full-time (37.5hrs) | £40,000- £45,000 (4 day pro Rata £32,000 - £36,000)

Do you have a passion for driving innovation in education?

Are you committed to achieving excellence in teaching and learning?

Join us at Prevista and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to supporting learners, young people, entrepreneurs, and delivery partners in reaching their maximum potential.

Prevista is dedicated to providing high-quality training and assessment across various apprenticeships and adult skills-funded programs. We are committed to exceeding industry standards and establishing ourselves as the premier provider for employers and learners alike.

As a Performance & Innovation Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining a low audit and inspection exposure risk while driving innovation in teaching and learning across all Prevista provisions. You will develop and deliver innovative pedagogical approaches, leveraging technology and AI to enhance the learning experience. Your role will also involve implementing effective performance management systems, tracking and improving employee performance, and supporting the Head of Quality, Curriculum & Safeguarding in preparing for OFSTED inspections and awarding body assessments.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in an FE environment and a teaching qualification
• Proven track record of delivering high rates of learner achievement
• Experience in delivering staff development and teacher training programmes
• Creative and effective use of ILT for delivering high-quality learning experiences
• Experience in improving teaching, learning, and assessments to an outstanding level
• Relevant QCF Assessor qualification (D32/D33/A1/CAVA/TAQA Assessor)
• Relevant Internal Verifier/Internal Quality Assurer qualification (D34/V1)
• Performance management experience to ensure high quality of delivery and achievement
• Awareness of recent developments in teaching and learning, including AI
• Experience with the Self-Assessment process and Quality Improvement Plans
• Effective management and leadership of staff, resources, and budgets is desirable
• Strong communication, planning, monitoring, and reporting skills

What will your role look like?

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement quality practices that meet business, government, and contractual requirements
• Enhance the quality framework to ensure outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment across all contracts
• Conduct quality assurance observations, provide actionable feedback, and monitor improvements
• Lead the development of innovative pedagogical approaches using technology and AI
• Ensure high-quality academic target setting and assessment for learners
• Identify and deliver high-impact training for staff involved in the delivery of learning
• Provide reports and updates on the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment
• Lead teaching and learning strategies and improvement groups
• Set individual staff targets and mentor staff to achieve excellent results
• Oversee performance to ensure KPIs are met and projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Foster a positive, high-performing organisational culture and promote strong professional standards
• Engage with external organisations to promote quality improvement and share best practices
• Ensure compliance with Prevista’s quality standards and procedures
• Support staff development through continuous professional development (CPD) and mentoring

Challenges:

• Ensuring all internal and external delivery meets quality standards and audit compliance
• Achieving high overall learner success rates
• Managing productive relationships with delivery partners, funders, and senior management

What can you expect in return?

• 23 days' holiday, plus bank holidays, increased to 25 years after 1 year in service, 28 after 5 years
• Workplace Pension
• Bupa Cash Plan Scheme
• Company Socials
• Remote/Hybrid Working
• Office closed between Christmas and New Year

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