Freelance Vocational Assessor – Veterinary Nursing - Remote

Learndirect ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

learndirect seeks a Freelance Vocational Assessor in Veterinary Nursing. The role is remote and part-time, focusing on internal quality assurance of learner portfolios within Canine Behaviour and Training specialisms, aligned to awarding body requirements.

You will support the IQA team, contribute to standardisation, and maintain QA records while staying CPD-focused and learner-centred. This position offers flexible scheduling and self-directed workload management.

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Nurse with current registration.
• Holding or working towards an Assessing/Teaching qualification.
• Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices or equivalent.
• Experience in the animal care/ veterinary education sector.

Responsibilities

• Internal quality assurance of learner e-portfolios.
• Contribute to standardisation meetings with Head of Faculty.
• Uphold IQA processes with awarding bodies.
• Support assessors and assessment teams on course requirements and methods.
• Report on monthly IQA performance and maintain CPD in subject areas.
• Maintain IQA records and provide feedback to tutors and Head of Faculty.

Education

Qualified Veterinary Nurse

Teaching/Assessing qualification

Level 4 Award in IQA or equivalent

Experience in animal care sector

Job description

Freelance Vocational Assessor – Veterinary Nursing - Remote

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Freelance Vocational Assessor – Veterinary Nursing - Remote

Contract type:Part-time, Contract

Through education, people can transform their lives and reach career goals. learndirect has been empowering individuals to reach the height of their potential for many years, with a forward-thinking digital approach.

As the UK’s leading online learning provider, we have helped millions of learners gain qualifications that have led to exciting careers. Our work is to empower, inspire, and transform lives through flexible education made accessible to all.

From Access to Higher Education Diplomas and GCSEs to animal courses and accredited dental nursing qualifications, we offer education to individuals from all backgrounds and at any stage of their life and career.

Job Purpose:

To work within the online learning platform(s) and internal quality assure learner portfolios across Canine Behaviour and Training specialisms in line with qualification specifications and awarding body requirements to maximise opportunities for learners. To support subject lead IQA and IQAs to achieve the required targets and contribute to the academic and operational effectiveness of the college. You will play a vital part of our learner journey and success.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified Veterinary Nurse
• Holds Assessing/Teaching qualification
• Holds or is working towards a Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices or its equivalent
• Has substantial experience of working in or assessing qualifications in the animal care subject sector area.
• Is familiar with the assessment requirements of the qualification for which they are the Internal Quality Assurer.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Internal quality assurance of learner e-portfolios
• Attendant actively contribute to standardisation meetings as requested by Head of Faculty
• Upholding the organisations Internal Quality Assurance processes, working with awarding bodies
• Provide support to individual assessors and relevant assessment team(s) in relation to course requirements, delivery methodology and assessment.
• Reporting on monthly IQA reports
• To maintain appropriate subject/expert knowledge (CPD) in the subject areas for which assessor responsibilities are agreed.
• Assist in tracking and reporting progress of learners as required
• Actively uphold all of the organisation’s policies & procedures, including Safeguarding and Health and Safety, GDPR.
• Maintain robust and accurate IQA records and provide feedback to tutors and Head of Faculty
• Maintain subject CPD

We operate a completely flexible remote working model. Working on a self-employed Contract for Services basis, the role involves tutoring students and assessing their work remotely via our online training portal.

Fees and payment rates will be discussed during interview.

You will be responsible for organising and managing your own workload whilst maintaining the highest level of standards. Each of our subject areas is faculty driven and as an Associate member of the team you will have direct contact with a Head of Faculty to support you with caseload management, learner queries and assessment processes.

What we are looking for in you:

• Veterinary Nursing Subject Specialism
• Has experience assessing/training/internal quality assurance
• Extensive knowledge of Animal/Veterinary faculty courses and industry
• Experience using a CRM would be preferred
• Experience of quality assurance processes and expectations of those conducting assessments, including an awareness of the key principles of awarding body requirements
• RQF Qualification in teaching and assessing
• Subject relevant qualification to Animal industry
• Substantial evidence of CPD
• IQA or studying towards one would be an advantage
• Natural problem solver, able to reassure learners with queries
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Exceptional organisation
• Ability to give constructive feedback – verbally and in writing

We are an equal opportunity employer, always looking for the right talent based on merit for every position. learndirect believes passionately in including all employees equally in the learndirect culture and mission. We actively encourage diversity of thought and champion our talented individuals.

Proposition: Empowering people to reach their potential

Our Mission: Removing barriers (time, tech, cost) to enable a ‘learning lifestyle’.

Our Vision: To create the modern approach to learning

Our Values: Working with PACE we strive to be:

Passionate “We show pride, enthusiasm, and dedication in everything that we do, for our learners, our customers, ourselves, and each other”.

Agile “We positively embrace and respond quickly to change through a flexible, proactive workforce that seizes opportunities”.

Courageous “We challenge the norm, creating continuous business improvement and opportunities through entrepreneurial thinking balanced with a sound commercial approach”.

Empowering “We trust and inspire people to do their best and believe in themselves. We are open to a diversity of ideas, approaches, and points of view”.