Carpentry & Joinery IQA

Job Title:
Internal Quality Assurer (IQA)
Carpentry & Joinery
Location:
Hounslow Contract Type: Contract, Fixed Hours (Initially) Hourly Rate:
Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications Purpose of the Role
To ensure the quality and consistency of assessment practices within the Carpentry & Joinery curriculum. The IQA will support assessors in maintaining high standards, verifying learner evidence, and ensuring compliance with awarding body and organisational requirements. Key Responsibilities
Conduct internal quality assurance of Carpentry & Joinery assessments in line with awarding body standards (e.g. City & Guilds, NOCN, Pearson).
Sample learner portfolios, observations, and assessor judgements to ensure reliability and consistency.
Provide constructive feedback and support to assessors to develop and maintain best practice in assessment.
Monitor the implementation of assessment plans and ensure timely completion of IQA sampling activities.
Maintain accurate IQA documentation and records for audits and external quality assurance visits.
Contribute to standardisation meetings and continuous improvement activities across the Construction curriculum.
Support the development of curriculum materials and ensure alignment with current industry standards.
Liaise with awarding organisations, employers, and colleagues to ensure compliance and high-quality delivery.
Promote equality, diversity, health & safety, and safeguarding in all aspects of work.
Essential Criteria
Recognised qualification in Carpentry & Joinery (Level 3 or above).
Current IQA qualification (e.g. Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice).
Recent experience working as an assessor or IQA within a construction or vocational training environment.
Up-to-date occupational knowledge and understanding of apprenticeship standards and qualifications in Carpentry & Joinery.
Strong organisational, communication, and record-keeping skills.
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