Head of Quality and Accreditation

Overview

At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and fostering a collaborative working environment. The Head of Qualification Quality & Accreditation leads the work that ensures GCSEs and A-levels are approved first time. This role is based in Manchester, with hybrid working (two days per week in office) and a salary range of £72,000 – £80,000.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the quality assurance and accreditation support function across qualification development.
• Review and quality‑assure specifications, assessment strategies and Specimen Assessment Materials, identifying risks, inconsistencies and gaps, and provide clear, actionable feedback.
• Ensure complete alignment across all materials before submission and steer a “right first time” approach to accreditation, reducing rework.
• Design, implement and continuously refine quality assurance approaches that are robust, proportionate and scalable to support qualification de...