Apprenticeship - Systems Engineer - LIQA

Pearson; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Lead IQA - Systems Engineer, um die Qualität und Validität von Prüfungen zu gewährleisten. In dieser spannenden Rolle führen Sie ein Team von unabhängigen Endpunktprüfern und tragen zur kontinuierlichen Verbesserung der Bewertungspraktiken bei. Sie werden Mentoren für neue Prüfer und unterstützen diese bei der Entwicklung ihrer Fähigkeiten. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Kommunikation und Organisation sind Sie entscheidend für den Erfolg der Ausbildungsstandards und die Qualitätssicherung. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Bildung und Qualität haben, könnte dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie sein.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Unterstützung und Verwaltung von Prüferteams.
• Kenntnisse über die Standards und Werkzeuge im Zusammenhang mit EPA.

Responsibilities

• Leitung des Teams von unabhängigen Endpunktprüfern.
• Mentoring neuer Prüfer und Unterstützung bei der Entwicklung von Prüfpraktiken.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Zeitmanagement

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Technisches Wissen über EPA

Objektive Beurteilung

Education

Interne Qualitätssicherungsqualifikation

Tools

Pearson Software

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Job description: Lead IQA - Systems Engineer

About Pearson

Pearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the apprentice at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at qualifications.pearson.com

Overview Of End-point Assessment

The government requires all apprenticeships to include an end-point assessment (EPA), which is a holistic evaluation of the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs) learned throughout the apprenticeship. This ensures apprentices meet employer standards and are fully competent in their occupation. Pearson provides confidence to employers that completing an apprenticeship signifies full job readiness, with consistent assessment standards across all apprentices.

The Lead IQA will lead the team of independent end-point assessors (IEAs) and IQAs, ensuring safe, valid, and accurate assessment decisions. They will also undertake duties as directed by Pearson to adhere to external quality assurance guidelines. Please see the Key Accountabilities and Person Specification sections for further details.

Systems Engineer Background And Experience (essential)

• Meets the occupational profile requirements for the relevant EPA standard with knowledge and technical skills in the occupational area.
• Relevant experience of the occupation/sector gained in the last three years or significant experience with evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Hold an internal quality assurance qualification for at least three years.
• Experience supporting and managing teams of assessors (remote or face-to-face).
• Experience complying with quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute to the recruitment and training of new IEAs within the team.
• Act as a mentor for new IEAs.
• Support IEAs to develop assessment practices through standardisation activities, sharing best practices, and identifying CPD needs.
• Undertake remote sampling of assessments as per sampling strategy.
• Accompany IEAs remotely or on-site when required.
• Provide guidance on using electronic systems.
• Contribute to the assessment ratings and ongoing analysis for continuous improvement.
• Support stakeholder engagement through webinars and communication.
• Maintain accurate records for audits.
• Engage in professional development.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Support enquiries and appeals.
• Produce quarterly feedback reports to identify trends.
• Report and escalate risks affecting assessment validity.

Background And Experience (desirable)

• Current DBS clearance.
• Knowledge of prevent & safeguarding.

Skills & Knowledge (Essential)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Accuracy in handling high volumes of evidence.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Technical knowledge of legislation, frameworks, systems, and tools related to EPA.
• In-depth understanding of apprenticeship standards, assessment plans, and tools.
• Ability to assess objectively and without bias.

Other Requirements

• Personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson software.
• Reliable broadband, microphone, headphones, webcam.
• Secure personal email account.
• UK or Ireland postal address.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Flexibility for travel as needed.

Application Information

Opportunities available for teaching professionals to join teams of examiners, moderators, and verifiers.