Internal Quality Assurer (IQA)

Itec Skills and Employment

United States

Remote

USD 60,000 - 95,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Health care scheme

35 hours of working week

Discounts for retail and gym

Profit-sharing scheme

Life insurance

Employee of the month awards

Length of service recognition

Job summary

Itec Skills and Employment is seeking an Assessor and IQA to lead a team of Assessors, driving learner outcomes and quality across programmes. The role requires deep IQA knowledge, strong stakeholder engagement, and a proactive approach to improvement.

You will oversee sampling, verification, and reporting, ensuring alignment with awarding bodies, Estyn standards, and safeguarding requirements. A driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

Relevant occupational competence.
Experience delivering training and support.
Full driving licence with use of own vehicle.
In-depth knowledge of Apprenticeship programmes including framework requirements, IQA processes and assessment methods.
In-depth knowledge of Awarding Organisation requirements.
In-depth knowledge of Estyn inspection requirements.

Responsibilities

Motivate and develop a team of Assessors to ensure learners have a positive learning experience and KPIs are achieved.
Develop a team of Assessors to improve delivery quality across programmes.
Advise assessors on framework expectations and actions.
Monitor and report assessor performance to the Lead IQA and Performance Manager.
Ensure Assessors engage with workplace employers throughout the learning experience.
Manage sampling and verification activities to improve learner progression.
Ensure IQA activities meet learners' needs and Awarding Organisation, MEDR Estyn and Itec requirements.
Embed safeguarding/prevent, ES DG C, language/culture, equality & diversity and health & safety in Assessors' practice.
Complete IQA reports with detail to support performance improvement.
Participate in and/or manage EQA visits to ensure portfolios meet standards and visits are successful.

Skills

Occupational competence

Training delivery

Driver's license

Apprenticeships knowledge

Awarding bodies knowledge

Estyn inspection knowledge

Job description

Your impact

Responsible for motivating and developing a team of Assessors to ensure learners have a positive learning experience, KPIs are achieved and supervising how our assessors plan, practice and review.
Responsible for developing a team of Assessors to improve the quality of delivery across all learning programmes.
To ensure whole framework expectations and advise assessors on appropriate actions.
Monitor and report on assessor performance to the Lead IQA and working in partnership with the Performance Manager, supporting development planning and implementing targeted improvement plans where necessary.
Ensure Assessors are engaging with workplace employer throughout the learning experience.
Responsible for managing sampling and verification activities to improve the progression and achievement of learners
Responsible for ensuring that all IQA activities continually meet the needs of the learners, exceed the requirements of Awarding Organisations, MEDR Estyn and Itec
Accountable for ensuring Assessors embed the cross-cutting themes of Safeguarding/Prevent, ESDGC, Wales the Language and Culture, Equality & Diversity and Health & Safety/Well-being
Responsible for completing IQA reports, clearly, well written and with sufficient detailed to support and improve performance
Participate in and/or manage EQA visits to ensure the visit schedule is adhered to, all portfolios requested are presented and meet the standards resulting in a positive visit

Assessor and IQA qualification

Relevant occupational competence
Experience of delivering training and support
Full driving licence with use of own vehicle
In depth knowledge of Apprenticeship programmes including framework requirements, IQA processes and assessment methods
In depth knowledge of Awarding Organisation requirements
In depth knowledge of Estyn Inspection requirements

Desirable

Experience and a proven track record of leading a team of IQAs
Experience of co-ordinating EQA visits
Been actively involved in an Estyn Inspection

At Itec, we put our employees at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned organisation, every team member plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our business. We foster a culture where each voice is heard, and every contribution is valued. We take pride in empowering individuals and businesses to thrive. Join us and become part of a company that is dedicated to your growth, well-being, and success.

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