At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure top-notch quality in childcare apprenticeship programmes through internal assessments and feedback.
- Company: Join Swift, a leader in childcare apprenticeships, dedicated to nurturing future talent.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the education sector while developing your quality assurance skills.
- Qualifications: Strong QA skills, analytical mindset, and effective communication are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Company Description
Swift – Childcare Apprenticeships supports employers in identifying, recruiting, and training emerging talent through high-quality apprenticeship programs.
The organisation focuses on enhancing both technical and transferable skills for the future workforce, primarily across the Midlands, North West, and London.
Swift offers Level 3 Early Years Educator and Support Teaching and Learning apprenticeships tailored to the needs of childcare and education settings.
Apprenticeships are delivered through a blended model, combining in‑person, remote, workplace, and classroom learning.
This flexible approach is designed to meet the needs of both employers and apprentices while maintaining consistent quality and impact.
Role Description
The IQA Quality Assurer role is a full‑time hybrid position based in Birmingham, with the option to work from home for part of the week.
The role involves planning and carrying out internal quality assurance activities for childcare apprenticeship programs, including sampling learner work, reviewing assessment decisions, and ensuring compliance with awarding body and regulatory requirements.
The IQA Quality Assurer will monitor assessor performance, provide constructive feedback, and support standardisation meetings to maintain consistent assessment practices.
Day‑to‑day responsibilities include analysing quality data, preparing reports, collaborating with trainers and assessors to drive improvements, and contributing to the continuous enhancement of apprenticeship delivery.
The role also involves clear communication with internal teams and external partners to uphold best practice and high standards across all programs.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong Quality Assurance and Quality Control skills to maintain consistent standards across apprenticeship programs.
- Candidates should possess Quality Auditing skills, including the ability to conduct systematic reviews of assessment processes and documentation.
- Candidates should possess Analytical Skills to interpret data, identify trends, and recommend evidence‑based improvements.
- Candidates should possess effective Communication skills to provide feedback, lead standardisation activities, and collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Relevant IQA or internal quality assurance qualification (e. g., Level 4 IQA) and experience in apprenticeship or vocational training quality assurance.
- Understanding of childcare or education sector standards, awarding body requirements, and regulatory frameworks is required.
- Ability to manage workload independently, work effectively in a hybrid environment, and travel to employer and training sites when required.
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Contact Details:
Swift - Childcare Apprenticeships Recruitment Team
