Inclusive Assessment Design Lead (Hybrid)

AQA Recruiting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Wellbeing programme

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

AQA is seeking an Assessment Design & Inclusion Lead to drive inclusive assessment practices across qualifications, ensuring accessibility and fairness by design. You will lead initiatives with cross-functional teams, shaping national assessment reform and improving outcomes for diverse learners.

Role emphasizes expert guidance, data-informed improvements, and collaboration with regulators. Hybrid working with two days in the office weekly, and a strong focus on inclusion leadership and

Qualifications

• Expertise in accessibility and inclusion within educational assessment.
• Experience leading inclusion initiatives across assessment design.
• Ability to analyse assessment data to improve accessibility and fairness.

Responsibilities

• Lead inclusive assessment design initiatives across AQA qualifications.
• Provide expert advice on accessibility and inclusion in assessment development.
• Review assessments to identify and remove barriers for learners and ensure regulatory alignment.
• Engage with regulators and stakeholders to ensure fairness and quality.

Skills

Accessibility expertise

Inclusion leadership

Assessments design experience

Regulatory knowledge (England)

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Job description

AQA is seeking an Assessment Design & Inclusion Lead to drive inclusive assessment practices across qualifications, ensuring accessibility and fairness by design. You will lead initiatives with cross-functional teams, shaping national assessment reform and improving outcomes for diverse learners.

Role emphasizes expert guidance, data-informed improvements, and collaboration with regulators. Hybrid working with two days in the office weekly, and a strong focus on inclusion leadership and