Apprenticeships & ERP Advanced Practitioner - Fixed Term Until October 2026

Hopwood Hall College; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Rochdale is seeking a dedicated individual to ensure high standards of assessment within its apprenticeship programs. This role involves supporting curriculum development, monitoring quality assurance processes, and collaborating with employers to enhance workforce development. The ideal candidate will possess relevant teaching qualifications and experience in quality assurance activities. Training and professional development opportunities are also provided as part of the position.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching or training is essential.
• Interest in vocational areas with practical experience is preferred.
• Willingness to undertake IT training relevant to their role.

Responsibilities

• Support curriculum development with the Director of Apprenticeships.
• Monitor and review quality of assessment processes.
• Collaborate with employers to support workforce development.

Skills

Teaching Qualification or willingness to work towards

Comprehensive knowledge of the subject area

Intermediate level of Microsoft applications

Education

Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance qualification

Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS)

Tools

Promonitor

OneFile

Maytas

Job description

To support a range of programmes and contribute to the curriculum development as agreed with the Director of Apprenticeships & Vice Principal for Apprenticeships & Future Skills. Monitor, review and evaluate the quality of assessment processes and practice and ensure awarding body standards are maintained for Apprenticeships and the Employer Responsive Provision. Monitor the quality of tutor performance, identify development needs and facilitate development to maintain and improve the quality of assessment and courses. To work alongside the Apprenticeship Managers and Data & Compliance Manager to support staff development and develop a training programme.

Key Responsibilities

• To support on a wide range of flexible learning and short courses (Adult Skills Funding), in line with the college and curriculum area specifications
• Carry out internal quality assurance activities including observations and sampling, providing the relevant paperwork and record keeping in full compliance with college and the relevant awarding body requirements
• Participate in the development and planning of a range of standards, courses within employer services provision
• Collaborate closely with Small & Medium Employers and large Levy-paying employers to support workforce development and to ensure qualifications and training meet industry needs
• Develop and review qualifications and accreditation requirements from relevant Awarding Bodies and support the approval process of new qualifications
• Support the development and enhancement of the Apprenticeship+ program to design & develop schemes of work, resources and materials
• Support and mentor tutors in regular standardisation meetings and countersigning decisions. Providing timely feedback on assessment decisions
• Provide ongoing training and professional development for Work-Based Tutors through monthly training sessions and 1:1 coaching
• Lead the Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) activities across Apprenticeship, ASF and Flexible Learning departments
• Ensure delivery plans meet the requirements of the apprenticeship frameworks and standards
• Prepare and facilitate External Quality Assurance (EQA) visits alongside the Quality team, ensuring all standards and practices meet external body expectations
• Provide regular feedback to tutors on assessment practices and learning delivery, ensuring high-quality provision and act on feedback from teaching observations, employers, peers or other review processes
• Monitoring and supporting the learner journey including: initial assessment, induction, the quality and frequency of reviews and completion of the 20% off the job requirements, including employer delivery
• Agree and record sampling plans, complying with quality, confidentiality and data protection requirements
• Plan and deliver CPD training sessions to meet the needs of the apprenticeship team and the end point assessment
• Undertake necessary CPD to professionally develop and keep abreast with current practices and legislation within the sector
• To provide reports for the Director of Apprenticeships in the quality calendar and strategy
• To perform any other duties consistent with this position as may from time to time be assigned to you within HHC

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria

• Teaching Qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance qualification.

Desirable Criteria

• Holds a teaching qualification, at least a Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS).

How Identified: Application Experience

Essential Criteria

• Prior experience of teaching / training.
• If a vocational area practical/industrial experience within that field.

How Identified: Application/Interview Specialist Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Comprehensive knowledge of the subject area.
• Understanding of current educational initiatives.
• Creative and innovative approach to the development of teaching materials.

How Identified: Application/Interview IT Skills

Essential Criteria

• Intermediate level of Microsoft applications particularly word and PowerPoint.
• Willing to undertake IT training relevant to their role.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of software packages such as Promonitor and student record systems.
• Familiar with using VLE's and E Learning packages including OneFile and Maytas.