At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a team of Assessors to enhance learning quality and learner satisfaction.
- Company: Join Itec, an employee-owned organisation that values your voice and contributions.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days annual leave, health care, profit-sharing, and more perks.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in health and social care education while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Must have Assessor and IQA qualifications, plus relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 31000 - 35000 £ per year.
Salary banding: £31,000 - £35,000
Location: Cardiff, covering South Wales
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Working hours: Monday to Friday 09:00am to 16:30pm
About Us
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.
About the role
To lead, motivate and develop a team of Assessors to improve the quality of delivery across all learning programmes, ensuring high quality teaching, learning and assessment for all learners. Responsible for ensuring the company’s Internal Quality Assurance processes are rigorous and lead to continuous improvement, improved learner satisfaction and success rates across the team.
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 detail 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.
What are we looking for?
Essential
- 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
What’s in it for you?
At Itec, our employees have access to several great benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (rising with length of service), a health care scheme, 35 hours of working week, discounts for retail and gym membership, a profit-sharing scheme, life insurance, employee of the month awards, length of service recognition, and much more.
Itec operates as an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunities inclusive of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics. Apply early, as we may close the vacancy once we have enough suitable applicants. We encourage applicants to disclose any needs for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in their role to help create an inclusive workplace.
Should you not hear from us 2 weeks after application, please assume that your application was not successful on this occasion.
If you're passionate about developing others and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) – Health & Social Care (South Wales) in Cardiff employer: Itecskills
Itec is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of its employees, offering a supportive work culture where every voice is valued. Located in Cardiff, with a focus on Health & Social Care, we provide generous benefits such as 30 days of annual leave, a health care scheme, and opportunities for professional development, all while fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of learners across South Wales while enjoying a fulfilling career.
