IQA. Job in Birmingham Education & Training Jobs

National Skills Agency; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A training and assessment organization in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Internal Quality Assurer to oversee the quality of teaching and assessment. You will monitor tutor performance, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and support continuous improvement efforts. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and strong experience in vocational education and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (or equivalent).
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent.
• GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate tutor/assessor performance.
• Identify development needs for tutors/assessors.
• Conduct sampling of learner portfolios.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies.

Skills

Monitor assessor performance

Develop professional growth

Conduct learner portfolio sampling

Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies

Education

Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

Tools

e-portfolio systems

Job description

Purpose of the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across vocational qualifications. You will monitor, review, and support assessors and trainers, ensuring ongoing compliance with awarding bodies and regulatory requirements. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining high standards and promoting continuous quality improvement throughout the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate tutor/assessor performance to ensure high-quality delivery and assessment.
• Identify development needs and facilitate professional growth for tutors/assessors.
• Conduct sampling of learner portfolios to verify assessment decisions and ensure they are fair, valid, and reliable.
• Ensure assessment and IQA documentation meet the standards required by awarding organisations and regulatory bodies.
• Support the standardisation of assessment practices and participate in standardisation activities.
• Provide constructive feedback, guidance and support to assessors to improve assessment practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies, including Ofqual, ESFA, and Ofsted.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including sampling plans, IQA reports, and monitoring documentation.
• Monitor learner progress and support timely achievement of qualifications.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, and diversity in all aspects of assessment and quality assurance.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and the development of schemes of work and assessment strategies.
• Participate in and support external quality assurance (EQA) visits and follow through on any required actions or recommendations.
• Proactively identify risks and implement actions to support continuous improvement.
• Follow procedures for managing concerns regarding assessment or delivery quality.
• Share best practice and contribute to the development of colleagues.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection requirements.
• Attend staff meetings, standardisation sessions, and undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.

Essential Qualifications

• Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (or equivalent).
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent.
• Relevant occupational qualification(s) and sector experience.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.

Desirable Qualifications

• Teaching qualification (e.g., PTLLS, AET, or higher).
• Sector-specific qualifications (e.g., Management, Construction, Quantity Surveying, NVQ Level 3+).

Experience

• Demonstrable experience working as an Internal Quality Assurer in a vocational training or educational setting.
• Experience of preparing for and supporting EQA visits.
• Experience of supporting, developing and quality assuring assessors and trainers.
• Proficiency in using e-portfolio systems (e.g., BUD or similar platforms).