Job Purpose: The IQA will have a key role ensuring quality in the delivery and assessment of qualifications within Childcare and Education. The duties and responsibilities are an integral part of Skills Group’s quality procedures relating to the monitoring of teaching, learning and assessment activities which learners undertake. To ensure the integrity and quality of assessment within the organisation. Maintain policies and procedures to facilitate and improve the delivery of assessment. Support assessors in their use. Plan for internal Quality Assurance. Internally Quality Assure assessment by benchmarking practice, sampling the work of assessors and observing individual assessors’ performance. Evaluate the effectiveness of assessment practice and procedures. Modify practice and procedures as a result of evaluation. Produce individual development plans for each assessor, based on observations and sampling of his or her work. Support assessors in implementing changes. Maintain own occupational competence and professional development as part of Continuous Professional Development. Essential Skills and Qualifications: Recognised Qualification: D34, V1 or Level 4 Award in the internal quality assurance of assessment processes and practice or Level 4 Certificate in leading the internal quality assurance of assessment processes and practice. Competent Literacy and Numeracy Skills, relevant to the sector - Key Skills, Functional Skills, National English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 minimum. Good oral and written communication skills. CPD – evidence of having maintained currency of knowledge and skills to ensure assessment practice and subject knowledge is up to date. Responsibility – ability to make objective decisions, follow all organisational guidelines and produce reports as required. Working hours This is a part time position and hours will be discussed and agreed with the right candidate for the role. Additional Benefits of Joining Skills Group: · Upskilling opportunities to enhance your personal development · Workplace pension scheme · Discounted gym membership, including leisure facilities · NUS card Health & Safety The Health & Safety responsibilities associated with your post are set out in the Organisational Arrangements and Health and Safety Policy and Statement. Equality & Diversity All employees are required to work in a non-discriminatory manner, and in line with the Skills Group Equality and Diversity Policy. This applies to all personal contact within the organisation and your area of responsibility. Safeguarding Skills Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Scheme (DBS) check. Job Type: Part-time Pay: £13.26 per hour Work Location: In person
