During his time at the Department for Work and Pensions, Quince, MP for Colchester, previously took responsibility for policies on the management and delivery of benefits including housing benefits and universal credit, benefits support for disadvantaged groups and poverty.
In 2019, he worked as minister for family support, housing and child maintenance.
Quince confirmed his appointment under new Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi on Twitter.
He said: “I am delighted to have been appointed as a minister at DfE. I am thoroughly looking forward to working with Nadhim Zahawi and the team to improve the life chances of children and young people.”
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