Hairdressing & Barbering - EQA

KM Education Recruitment Ltd; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an External Quality Assurer to perform quality assurance activities related to Hairdressing and Barbering qualifications. The role involves maintaining effective relationships with centres and planning assurance activities. Candidates must have relevant industry expertise and an appropriate assessor qualification. This annual contract offers a flexible opportunity for current industry professionals.

Qualifications

• Credible expertise in working with Hairdressing & Barbering qualifications.
• Experience of working in a regulated environment.
• Ability to provide supportive feedback to learners and assessors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with centres and City & Guilds office.
• Plan and monitor quality assurance activities.

Skills

Current expertise in Hairdressing & Barbering qualifications

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Education

Assessor qualification (D32/D33 or A1/A2 or TAQA Level 3)

Working towards (6312-41) External Quality Assurance (TAQA)

Job description

We are currently recruiting External Quality Assurer to carry out and document quality assurance activities in line with City & Guilds and regulatory arrangements.

For more information please see the Role Profile and Person specification.

Our EQAs support our centres with current industry and quality assurance expertise.

As a City & Guilds EQA you will need to:

• Maintain effective working relationships with our centres and the City & Guilds office
• Plan and monitor quality assurance activities in line with our qualification requirements

The role is both a challenging and rewarding experience and a great opportunity to use your industry expertise.

Applicants must meet the essential criteria:

• Current and credible expertise of working with Hairdressing & Barbering qualifications
• Hold the appropriate assessor qualification (D32/D33 or A1/A2 or TAQA Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement)
• Achieved or be working towards the (6312-41) External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (TAQA) or its equivalent (D35/ V2)
• Experience of working in a regulated environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience of providing supportive, concise feedback to both learners, assessors and delivery staff
• Low workload unless applicant can cover more sub-industries
• Ideally located within the region(s) of the advertised vacancy

Training for the External Quality Assurer role will be provided following the successful review and vetting of your application.

ExternalQuality Assurers are contracted on an annual basis and are not directly employed by the City & Guilds Group, making it an ideal opportunity to become an External Assessor in addition to your current role.

If you would like to apply for the role, please complete the online application with details on how you meet the criteria.