Sessional IQA - Functional Skills

Catch22; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Catch22 is seeking an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) to ensure quality in vocational training delivery. The role includes overseeing quality assurance processes, supporting learners, and maintaining high standards. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, good communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. This sessional role offers £18 per hour with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Internal Quality Qualification or equivalent required.
• Current CPD in the industry mandatory.
• Level 2 or above in Maths and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out formative and summative sampling as per requirements.
• Support external quality assurance and maintain records.
• Ensure timely and high-standard portfolio submissions.

Skills

Quality assurance

Communication

Record keeping

Education

Internal Quality Qualification

Level 2 or above in Maths

Level 2 or above in English

Job description

Company Description

Catch22 is a forward-looking social business with over 200 years of experience in providing public services that help individuals turn their lives around. We work with troubled and vulnerable people, assisting them to avoid crime or substance misuse, excel in education or employment, and participate fully in family and community life. Our vision is a strong society where everyone has a good place to live, a purpose, and supportive people around them, regardless of their background.

Our Catch22 College comprises 8 sites across the country, delivering academic and vocational training programs for young people aged 16+ who, for various reasons, are not suited to mainstream college settings. These sites provide a highly supportive environment where learners can build confidence, self-belief, and acquire new skills and experiences to help achieve their life goals. We exist to help our learners find their future.

Job Description

The key duties and responsibilities of the IQA are as follows:

• Carry out formative and summative sampling in accordance with Awarding Bodies and Catch22 requirements.
• Standardize across qualifications by sharing best practices.
• Identify areas for development.
• Support external quality assurance requirements and ensure direct claim status is obtained and maintained.
• Support the quality of qualifications delivered and ensure submissions meet Awarding Body standards.
• Ensure delivery supports Catch22 learners in achieving their programme outcomes.
• Maintain comprehensive internal quality assurance records and follow internal procedures.
• Ensure all portfolios are submitted on time and to a high standard for external quality assurance visits, maintaining effective communication with all parties involved in delivery.

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Qualifications

• Internal Quality Qualification or equivalent
• Up-to-date CPD within the industry
• Level 2 or above in Maths and English

Additional Information

Contract: Sessional contract, hours will vary.

Salary: £18 per hour

Catch22 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified; early applications are strongly encouraged.

At Catch22, we value equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and working to deliver our vision of a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices, ensuring all individuals are appropriately checked.

Please note, we will conduct an online search as part of our due diligence for successful candidates, involving a search of publicly available information online and on social media.