Apprenticeship Quality Assurance Specialist
6 days ago
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Quality Assurance and Compliance Specialist to oversee and enhance the quality of our Early Years, Playworker, and Teaching Assistant apprenticeship programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Line manage, mentor, and support a team of Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs) to ensure effective quality assurance across TAPY apprenticeship programmes.
- Set objectives and KPIs, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback to the IQA team.
- Lead recruitment, training, and professional development for the IQA team to ensure they are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills.
- Responsible for new Tutor's induction and upskill of unqualified tutors.
- Lead on apprentice transfers from other providers supporting CAPs and the Sales team to ensure all transfers and recognition of prior learning comply with ESFA funding rules.
- Ensure IQA's are managing Safeguarding concerns as they arise and report monthly on trends and issues at the Monthly Safeguarding and Operations meetings.
Quality Assurance and Compliance:
- Work with the Centre Manager, Performance Managers, and Tutors to prepare External Quality Assurance (EQA) visits to ensure full compliance and no sanctions.
- Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of the quality assurance strategy for apprenticeship programmes, achieving quality KPIs and reporting and tracking of all quality metrics.
- Set up and implement a calendar of standardisation meetings with the IQA team, ensuring areas of improvement and good practice are disseminated to all tutors.
- Ensure that all assessments are valid, reliable, and conducted in line with regulatory and awarding body and JCQ requirements.
- Monitor and analyse data on assessment outcomes to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure the Quality Improvement Plan is regularly reviewed and updated.
- Lead the Observations of Teaching, Learning, Coaching, and Assessment (OTLCA) strategy, evaluate outcomes, and ensure actions are tracked on the QIP.
- Ensure that any potential compliance issues are communicated directly to the CAPs and Apprenticeship Finance teams to protect any delays in ESFA funding.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in quality management within the apprenticeship or vocational education sector.
- Proven experience, knowledge, and understanding of the Early Years Sector.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and quality assurance processes related to apprenticeships.
- Experience in line managing and developing a team, preferably in an educational or training environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making.
- Relevant qualifications in education, training, or quality assurance (e.g., Experience working with awarding bodies and regulatory agencies).
- Familiarity with digital tools and platforms used in apprenticeship delivery and assessment.
- Good level of IT skills, Microsoft 365 applications including Excel.
- Passionate about quality and committed to ensuring the highest standards of delivery.
- Demonstrated integrity and professionalism, with a strong commitment to upholding the values and reputation of Best Practice Network.
- Flexibility to travel and full UK driving licence.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday and an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to a maximum of 33 days, plus bank holidays.
- We pay for a Healthcare Plan once you've passed probation, which includes access to a private GP.
- From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary.
- We'll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months.
- Get 25% off online learning resources for year 1 to GCSE with EdPlace.
- Choose what flexible benefits you want after you've passed probation - this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars, and give as you earn.
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