Internal Quality Assurance Specialist

6 days ago

West Midlands, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time
About Us

We are a leading provider of education and training solutions, dedicated to supporting the development of exceptional educators and learners. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve their full potential, and to drive positive change in the education sector.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Internal Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our quality assurance team, you will be responsible for ensuring the high quality of our apprenticeships, focusing on formative assessment strategies and providing continuous support to tutors. You will work collaboratively across departments to develop and implement quality improvement strategies, and contribute to the development of our Self-Assessment Review and Quality Improvement Plan.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct quality assurance and improvement activities in line with our IQA strategy and awarding body requirements, focusing on formative assessment.
  • Develop and implement risk-based sampling plans, ensuring alignment with our IQA strategy.
  • Innovate and refine assessment processes, integrating best practices that enhance learner engagement and progression.
  • Provide constructive, supportive, and timely feedback to tutors on formative assessments, encouraging creativity and learner-centred approaches.
  • Collaborate with tutors to develop action plans that promote continuous improvement and learner engagement.
  • Ensure compliance with DfE funding rules and internal quality standards, driving continuous improvement throughout the learning journey.
  • Participate in External Quality Assurance (EQA) visits and maintain Awarding Organisation compliance.
  • Lead standardisation activities, fostering collaboration to share best practices and ensure consistency across the programmes.
  • Monitor Functional Skills progress, portfolios, gateway agreements and End Point Assessments (EPA) to support timely learner completions.
Tutor Development and Support
  • Provide mentoring and coaching to Apprenticeship Tutors, focusing on innovative formative assessment practices.
  • Facilitate ongoing development for Apprenticeship Tutors and delivery team including induction training and continuous professional development (CPD), ensuring they meet teaching and assessment standards.
  • Support tutors in completing Assessor and IQA qualifications, helping to develop their professional practice and ensuring compliance with teaching and assessment standards.
  • Engage in reflective practice and seek feedback for personal and professional growth.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
  • Work collaboratively across departments to develop and implement quality improvement strategies.
  • Share best practices and innovative assessment approaches through team meetings, cross-departmental projects, and external collaborations.
  • Engage in regular CPD events, standardisation activities, and professional development to keep up with industry changes and regulatory updates.
  • Contribute to the development of the Self-Assessment Review and Quality Improvement Plan, ensuring the provision consistently meets the needs of learners and employers.
Administration
  • Ensure the accurate and timely completion of learner onboarding documentation in the BUD system.
  • Ensure Apprenticeship Tutors maintain accurate CPD logs.
Equality, Diversity & Safeguarding
  • Support and promote our commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding across all interactions with learners, staff, and visitors.
  • Act as the Designated Safeguarding Officer for your regional team of Apprenticeship tutors
About You

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Internal Quality Assurance Specialist who is passionate about education and quality assurance. You will have a strong background in quality improvement and assurance, with experience in formative assessment and coaching. You will be a strong communicator and team player, with the ability to provide constructive feedback and build effective working relationships.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including 28 days holiday and a healthcare plan. We are committed to supporting the development of our staff, and offer opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

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