IQA Lead: Employability & Adult Education

S Knights Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Improvement Coordinator role in Leeds, focused on improving quality across adult education and employability. You will lead IQA activities, sampling, standardisation and external QA processes while ensuring compliance with DWP/DfE funding requirements and Ofsted expectations.

You will work with tutors, assessors and partner providers to drive continuous improvement, monitor performance, and prepare quality reports for senior management and governance bodies.

Qualifications

• Experience of quality assurance and improvement within adult education or employability.
• Level 4 IQA qualification and an assessor qualification (e.g., TAQA) or equivalent.
• Teaching qualification and Level 2 English/Maths or equivalent.
• Experience of IQA sampling, standardisation and reviewing assessment decisions.
• Experience observing teaching, learning and assessment and giving developmental feedback.
• Knowledge of Ofsted expectations and funding body requirements (DWP/DfE).
• Strong analytical, reporting, communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient IT skills, including Power BI or similar MIS.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake IQA sampling across assessors and qualifications.
• Observe assessment practice and provide feedback.
• Lead standardisation activities to ensure consistent practices.
• Coordinate external QA visits and address recommendations.
• Conduct learning observations, learning walks and learner reviews.
• Monitor Gatsby Benchmarks and Matrix Standard compliance.
• Review participant journeys from engagement to progression.
• Ensure compliance with DWP/DfE funding requirements.
• Analyze performance data and implement improvements.
• Support Ofsted preparations and funder audits.
• Oversee subcontracted provision quality and reviews.
• Lead self-assessment and quality improvement planning.
• Gather feedback from learners, participants and employers.

Skills

IQA sampling

Standardisation

Observation skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Communication

Organisation

Education

Level 4 IQA qualification

TAQA or equivalent

Teaching qualification

Level 2 English & Maths

Tools

Power BI

ProMonitor

Job description

Quality Improvement Coordinator role in Leeds, focused on improving quality across adult education and employability. You will lead IQA activities, sampling, standardisation and external QA processes while ensuring compliance with DWP/DfE funding requirements and Ofsted expectations.

You will work with tutors, assessors and partner providers to drive continuous improvement, monitor performance, and prepare quality reports for senior management and governance bodies.