IQA/ Assessor

United Colleges Group; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education provider is seeking an IQA Assessor for a full-time, permanent role based in Newark on Trent. Responsibilities include managing a caseload of apprentices to ensure timely achievement of apprenticeship standards and providing necessary support. The ideal candidate will have relevant vocational and Assessor/IQA qualifications, strong communication skills, and knowledge of the apprenticeship landscape. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-quality educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hold relevant vocational qualification and Assessor/IQA awards.
• Up-to-date industrial/subject knowledge.
• Knowledge of Ofsted, apprenticeship, and AEB funding.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of apprentices and monitor their progress.
• Organise pastoral support for apprentices.
• Coordinate achievement of apprenticeship standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational and administrative skills

Problem-solving attributes

Education

Relevant vocational qualification at or above level 3

Assessor award

IQA award

Job description

Overview

Newark, Nottinghamshire (Remote)

£30,000.00 - £34,999.00

Permanent

United Colleges Group

Role

IQA Assessor: Full Time, Permanent, Based in Newark

We are seeking ambitious, outstanding candidates to join our staff at United Colleges Group. We are a forward-thinking education provider and our mission is to deliver outstanding, world class education and skills.

About You

The IQA Assessor will manage a caseload of apprentices by monitoring attendance, progression, achievement and completion, organising pastoral support as required and by working with all parties involved to resolve any issues that may affect successful completion of the programmes. The IQA Assessor will coordinate achievement of all aspects of apprenticeship standards or frameworks, to include quality assurance where appropriate, ensuring learners achieve on time, and in-line with college targets. The successful applicants will develop individual action plans including the setting of smart targets tailored to meet apprentices\' needs while maintaining accurate records in line with the College requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and manage a caseload of apprentices, monitoring attendance, progression, achievement and completion.
• Organise pastoral support as required and coordinate with relevant parties to resolve issues affecting completion.
• Coordinate achievement of apprenticeship standards or frameworks, including quality assurance where appropriate.
• Ensure learners achieve on time and in-line with college targets.
• Develop individual action plans with SMART targets tailored to apprentices\' needs and maintain accurate records per College requirements.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant vocational qualification at or above level 3 and hold an Assessor award and IQA award
• Have relevant up-to-date industrial/subject knowledge and an understanding of industry and employment opportunities
• Have knowledge of Ofsted, apprenticeship and AEB funding
• Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Have excellent organisational and administrative skills and be able to manage and organise priorities, working as part of a team to ensure quality provision and timely and successful outcomes
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service and demonstrating problem-solving attributes for apprentices, employers and other key stakeholders

The post is based in Newark.