Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Internal Quality Assurance

• Carry out internal quality assurance activities in accordance with awarding organisation requirements.

• Sample learner portfolios, assessment decisions and assessment records.

• Ensure assessment decisions are valid, reliable, fair and consistent.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date IQA documentation and records.

• Identify areas of good practice and areas requiring improvement.

• Monitor compliance with internal quality assurance procedures.

Assessor Support

• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to assessors.

• Observe assessment practice where required.

• Support assessors in understanding and applying qualification standards.

• Contribute to standardisation activities to ensure consistency across programmes.

• Promote continuous improvement in assessment practice.

Compliance and Quality

• Support the Head of Education in preparing for External Quality Assurance (EQA) visits.

• Assist with the implementation of actions arising from EQA reports.

• Ensure compliance with awarding organisation requirements and relevant regulations.

• Contribute to quality improvement planning and self-assessment activities.

• Support the review and development of quality assurance procedures.

Learner Experience

• Help ensure learners receive fair and consistent assessment.

• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion within all assessment and quality assurance activities.

• Support the maintenance of high standards across all accredited provisions.

General Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with Animal Antiks' policies and procedures.

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR requirements.

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

• Undertake any other duties reasonably required within the scope of the role.

Person Specification

Essential:

Essential

• Experience working within education, training, vocational learning, apprenticeships or a quality assurance environment.

• Good understanding of assessment processes and quality standards.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies and areas for improvement.

• Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills.

• Ability to build positive working relationships and provide constructive feedback.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable:

Desirable

• Experience carrying out internal quality assurance, assessment, auditing or compliance activities.

• Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (or equivalent).

• Assessor qualification (TAQA, A1, D32/D33 or equivalent).

• Experience of working within SEND, alternative provision or specialist education settings.

• Experience of preparing for or supporting External Quality Assurance (EQA) visits.

• Knowledge of awarding organisation requirements and vocational qualifications.

• Experience of work-based learning, employability programmes or supported internships.