Quality Improvement Lead – Adult Education & Employability

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

Job summary

S Knights Recruitment is seeking a Quality Improvement Coordinator to lead quality assurance across adult education and employability provision in Leeds. The role focuses on IQA expertise to improve delivery standards, ensure compliance and support better learner outcomes.

You'll work with tutors, assessors and subcontracted partners, conduct IQA sampling, observations and standardisation, and monitor Gatsby Benchmarks and matrix Standard, while preparing for Ofsted inspections, funder audits

Qualifications

• Experience of IQA sampling, standardisation and reviewing assessment decisions across multiple assessors.
• Experience observing teaching, learning and assessment and providing developmental feedback.
• Knowledge of awarding organisation requirements, Ofsted expectations and quality improvement processes.
• Understanding of DWP and DfE-funded provision, including funding, eligibility and evidence requirements.
• Strong analytical, reporting, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) sampling across assessors, qualifications and assessment methods.
• Observe assessment practice, review assessment decisions and provide constructive feedback.
• Lead standardisation activities to maintain consistent assessment practices and standards.
• Coordinate external quality assurance visits and address awarding organisation recommendations.
• Conduct teaching, learning and assessment observations, learning walks and learner work reviews.
• Monitor careers guidance and employability provision against Gatsby Benchmarks and Matrix Standard.
• Review the quality of participant journeys across employability programmes from engagement to employment.
• Monitor compliance with DWP and DfE funding requirements, eligibility criteria and contract evidence.
• Analyse performance data and outcomes to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective action.
• Support preparation for Ofsted inspections, funder audits and contract compliance reviews.
• Monitor the quality of subcontracted provision and contribute to provider performance reviews.
• Lead self-assessment and quality improvement planning across adult and employability provision.
• Review learner, participant and employer feedback to improve service delivery.
• Prepare quality reports and present findings to senior management and governance groups.
• Support staff development through coaching, mentoring and targeted CPD.
• Maintain accurate quality assurance records and investigate assessment appeals, complaints and suspected malpractice.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 4 IQA qualification

Assessor qualification (TAQA/CAVA)

Teaching qualification

Level 2 English & Maths

Tools

Power BI

ProMonitor

Job description

S Knights Recruitment is seeking a Quality Improvement Coordinator to lead quality assurance across adult education and employability provision in Leeds. The role focuses on IQA expertise to improve delivery standards, ensure compliance and support better learner outcomes.

You'll work with tutors, assessors and subcontracted partners, conduct IQA sampling, observations and standardisation, and monitor Gatsby Benchmarks and matrix Standard, while preparing for Ofsted inspections, funder audits