Job Overview This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our management team. The role is key to the ongoing development of our apprenticeship provision and our aim to become an Outstanding provider. We are looking for a forward-thinking teaching or quality specialist to lead our improvement strategies and to ensure quality and compliance across the organisation. The role will be responsible for the provision of qualification compliance across the organisation with the post holder carrying out Centre Manager duties for our awarding bodies and internal verification of assessments. They will also lead on the continuous improvement of our teaching and learning and be responsible for our curriculum development, implementation and improvement. Responsibilities Quality · Write SAR & QIP, updating quarterly · Annual revision of policies and production of new policies as required. · Lesson & Learner Review observations for trainers, skills coaches and subcontractors. · Analysis of data from learner surveys and feedback and management of improvement actions · Analysis of data on achievement rates, inclusivity, learner demographics. · Portfolio audits with feedback to skills coaches. · Deep dives into curriculum areas as required. IQA · Internal verification of Functional Skills speaking & listening qualifications and IV of ILM and CMI assessments. · Ensuring that all awarding body requirements are met and the processing of qualification claims. · Chairing standardisation and moderation meetings · Management of Centre visits from our Awarding bodies. · Production of sampling plans Curriculum · Responsible for curriculum development, implementation and improvement · Line Management of 3 part-time curriculum leads. · Oversee the plans and processes for the design of new qualifications and revisions to existing qualifications · Write the assessment plans and briefs for new and revised quals. · Liaise with external delivery partners regarding qualification assessment and marking. · Ensure that Safeguarding, EDI and British values are embedded in curriculum materials and delivery · Participate in person in OfSTED inspections · Prepare and co-ordinate OfSTED preparation plans. Teaching & Learning · Leading on the continual improvement of the teaching and learning skill of all teaching and skills coaching staff, particularly through observation, review, mentoring & coaching. · Leading the planning, monitoring and evaluation of teaching, learning and assessment and improvement plans across the company · Identifying staff training requirements and implementing interventions to support underperforming staff. · Ensuring that all programmes are inclusive, and accessible to all. · Ensuring that all lessons are differentiated to support lower level learners and to stretch and challenge the more able. Any other duties commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the post. Essential Experience, Skills, Behaviours and Qualifications Skills · Ability to fairly assess teaching and assessment performance and to deliver feedback. · Ability to build relationships at different levels both inside and outside the business · Excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines. · The ability to motivate and develop team members · The ability to problem solve and resolve issues Experience · Internal Verification experience. · Dealing with Awarding Bodies and other external agencies · Familiar with Apprenticeship delivery and DfE requirements · Teaching or training experience. Qualifications GCSE Maths grade C or 4/5 or equivalent GCSE English grade C or 4/5 or equivalent Holds a recognised teaching qualification ·Has assessor and internal verification qualifications Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year Benefits: Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: Teaching: 3 years (required) IQA: 3 years (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Derby, DE1 1UP