Early Years IQA

Early Years / Childcare IQA – Remote / WFH role\\n\\nWe are now looking for an experienced Early Years / Childcare professional from the apprenticeship sector, to recruit for a company who are a multi award winning apprenticeship training provider. Outstanding training and development sits at the heart of what they do and they are an organisation renowned for the development of our people.\\n\\nIn return, you’ll receive a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave rising with length of service, Birthday and Employee Well-Being leave, as well as auto enrolment into the company pension scheme. Just as importantly, you’ll be joining an engaging, friendly, supportive, and loyal organisation who continue to grow from strength to strength.\\n\\nRecently, they were named in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to work for, being in the top 10.\\n\\nAs a Grade 2 (Good) rated Ofsted training provider, they continue to increase its footprint into new markets, developing new products and innovative training solutions.\\n\\nResponsibilities\\n\\nSupport the mentoring process and share best practice delivery to learners and employers\\n\\nSupport IQA and EPA activities and process to facilitate the timely achievement of standards\\n\\nSupport standardisation meetings, deliver training and quality sessions as agreed\\n\\nSupport the internal compliance team in sampling evidence and reporting potential issues\\n\\nTo ensure that IAG is embedded within systems and processes and is evaluated and developed on an on-going basis\\n\\nEstablish relationships and networks with external agencies and governing bodies\\n\\nAll processes, information gathering activities are evaluated, stored in accordance with quality processes & procedures\\n\\nEnsure monitoring and evaluations of our service are fair, not bias and are communicated throughout the organisation\\n\\nSupport the Director of Quality in Self-Assessment and QIP activities, in line with Ofsted and EiF requirements\\n\\nSupport the Director of Quality in all aspect of the Quality Calendar activities\\n\\nKnowledge of quality awards, standards, expectations are up to date and information gathering falls in line with requirement\\n\\nSupport Designated Safeguarding Officer, referrals, advice are recorded/dealt with sensitively in accordance with guidelines\\n\\nSupport an appropriately sized caseload in supporting the retention of occupational competence\\n\\nSupport Curriculum Manager in the development of appropriate delivery models, associated resources within your sector are\\n\\nCarry out any additional duties as reasonably requested by line management\\n\\nEssential Skills, Knowledge and Experience\\n\\nExtensive experience in the Early Years and education sectors\\n\\nExperience carrying out Early Years quality assurance activities\\n\\nExcellent communication skills both verbal and written\\n\\nAbility to plan, organise and prioritise own workload to meet business objectives\\n\\nExcellent time management skills\\n\\nAbility to work under own initiative, able to engage with other teams\\n\\nWell-developed interpersonal skills\\n\\nGood customer contact skills – customer orientated\\n\\nAbility to work to strict deadlines\\n\\nDigital competence in the use of Microsoft applications\\n\\nDesirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience\\n\\n * Good presentation skills\\n\\n * Understanding of the Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standards\\n\\nMandatory Qualifications\\n\\n * Teacher, training qualifications (eg: PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS, Cert-Ed)\\n\\n * Assessor qualification (eg; D32/33, A1, TAQA, CAVA)\\n\\n * A*-C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths\\n\\n * V1, D34 or IQA related qualification\\n\\n * Children’s Care Learning & Development (Level 3), Childcare & Education (Level 3), Early Years Care & Education (Level 3) or equivalent/higher qualification\\n\\nDesirable Qualifications\\n\\n * Operations Department Manager L5 (Standard) qualification or equivalent management diploma\\n\\n * Foundation/honours degree in Early Childhood Studies\\n\\nOther Requirements\\n\\n * Full enhanced DBS check will be required\\n\\n * Full driving licence and willingness to carry out national travel\\n\\nBenefits\\n\\n * Employee incentive schemes\\n\\n * 25 days annual leave (increasing 1 per year to 28 days) plus Bank Holidays, Birthday and Employee Well-Being Days (2 days per year)\\n\\n * Long service awards\\n\\n * Company pension auto enrolment scheme\\n\\n * Annual Golden Ticket winner (nominated by peers) £1,000\\n\\n * Excellent learning & development opportunities\\n\\nBenefits:\\n\\n * Bereavement leave\\n\\n * Company events\\n\\n * Company pension\\n\\n * Employee mentoring programme\\n\\n * Free parking\\n\\n * On-site parking\\n\\n * Referral programme\\n\\n * Work from home\\n\\nSchedule:\\n\\n * Monday to Friday\\n\\nEducation:\\n\\n * Certificate of Higher Education (required)\\n\\nExperience:\\n\\n * Internal Quality Assurance: 3 years (required)\\n\\nWork authorisation:\\n\\n * United Kingdom (required)\\n\\nWork Location: Hybrid remote, head office based in West Yorkshire