IQA – Forest School Leaders IQA/Assessor - Remote

Learndirect ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Learndirect Ltd in the United Kingdom seeks an IQA/Assessor for Forest School Leaders to work remotely on a part-time, contract basis. You will quality assure learner portfolios online and support the faculty to meet awarding body requirements, while contributing to learner success through flexible online delivery.

The role requires L3 Forest School Leader, assessing/teaching qualification, and a Level 4 IQA award or progress towards it, plus substantial experience in forest school

Qualifications

• L3 Forest School Leader qualification required.
• Assessing/teaching qualification required.
• Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance or equivalent.
• Significant experience in forest school qualifications and animal care sector.
• Familiarity with awarding body assessment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Internal quality assurance of learner e-portfolios.
• Support standardisation meetings with Head of Faculty.
• Uphold IQA processes with awarding bodies.
• Provide guidance to assessors on course requirements and assessments.
• Produce monthly IQA reports.
• Maintain CPD and subject knowledge.
• Track and report learner progress.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, and health and safety.
• Maintain IQA records and provide tutor feedback.
• CPD maintenance.

Skills

Forest School Leader

Assessing/Teaching

Internal Quality Assurance

CPD

Problem solving

Communication

Animal care qualifications

CRM experience

Education

L3 Forest School Leader

Assessing/Teaching qualification

Level 4 IQA Award or equivalent

Experience in animal care sector

Tools

CRM

Job description

IQA – Forest School Leaders IQA/Assessor - Remote

Do you have the necessary right to work in the UK?* You must have the necessary right to work in the UK

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 and assess learner portfolios across Forest School Leaders 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:

• L3 Qualified Forest School Leader
• 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:

• Forest School Leader RQF L3-qualified
• Has experience assessing/training/internal quality assurance
• Extensive knowledge of Forest School regulated qualifications
• 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
• 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