Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) – Apprenticeships (Engineering Specialism)

Internal Quality Assurer (IQA)Reporting To: Quality Director

Location: RemoteSalary: £40-£45kResponsibilitiesQuality AssuranceConduct internal quality assurance activities across apprenticeship programmes and qualifications.Sample assessment decisions to ensure consistency, validity, reliability and compliance with awarding body requirements.Monitor assessor performance and provide developmental feedback, coaching and support.Standardise assessment practices across the organisation through regular standardisation meetings.Ensure assessment and quality assurance practices meet the requirements of awarding organisations and regulatory bodies.Apprenticeship QualitySupport the delivery of high-quality apprenticeship programmes that meet DfE funding requirements and Ofsted expectations.Monitor learner progress, achievement and quality indicators to identify areas for improvement.Contribute to self-assessment reports (SAR), quality improvement plans (QIP) and internal quality reviews.Promote best practice in teaching, learning, assessment and learner support.End-Point Assessment (EPA)/ Apprenticeship AssessmentsMaintain a thorough understanding of apprenticeship standards and End-Point Assessment (EPA) requirements.Ensure learners are appropriately prepared for gateway and EPA.Support assessors and delivery staff in understanding EPA plans and assessment methods.Liaise with End-Point Assessment Organisations (EPAOs) where required.Compliance and GovernanceEnsure all quality assurance activities comply with awarding body, DfE and organisational requirements.Support external quality assurance visits and audits.Maintain accurate quality assurance records and documentation.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and quality assurance policies and procedures.QualificationsEssential RequirementsQualificationsInternal Quality Assurer (IQA) qualification (e.g.

Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice or equivalent) Or the willingness to achieve this qualification.Engineering qualification at Level 3 as a minimum desired at 4 or above in a relevant engineering discipline.Qualified Assessor qualification (e.g. CAVA, A1, D32/D33 or equivalent).GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent). Required SkillsExperienceSubstantial, current occupational experience within engineering, with the ability to demonstrate occupational competence relevant to the apprenticeship standards being quality assured.Experience assessing vocational qualifications and/or apprenticeships.Proven experience as an Internal Quality Assurer for NVQ or competence-based vocational qualifications, including sampling assessment decisions, standardisation, assessor support and maintaining auditable IQA records.Experience of quality assuring engineering apprenticeships and NVQ or competence-based portfolios across a range of assessment methods.Experience developing and implementing risk-based IQA sampling plans and responding effectively to external quality assurance actions.Experience using e-portfolio, management information and digital quality assurance systems.Experience working with awarding organisations and external quality assurance processes.Experience supporting apprenticeship programmes and understanding apprenticeship funding requirements.KnowledgeStrong understanding of apprenticeship standards and End-Point Assessment requirements.Knowledge of quality assurance systems within education and training.Understanding Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework and expectations for apprenticeship provision.Knowledge of awarding body requirements and compliance processes.Detailed knowledge of NVQ and competence-based assessment principles, including validity, authenticity, currency, reliability, and sufficiency of evidence.Understanding risk-based sampling, standardisation, assessor competence requirements, and the quality cycle.Understanding of safeguarding, Prevent and equality, diversity and inclusion principles.Preferred SkillsDesirable RequirementsExperience within Engineering apprenticeship delivery.Engineering qualification above Level 4 in a relevant discipline.Teaching qualification (e.g. Level 3 Award in Education and Training or above).Experience supporting Ofsted inspections.Experience contributing to quality improvement planning and self-assessment activities.Experience leading standardisation activity and mentoring or developing assessors and other IQAs.Experience across more than one engineering pathway, awarding organisation or apprenticeship standard.Skills and Attributes Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.Strong analytical and quality improvement mindset.Ability to provide constructive feedback and coaching to assessors.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.Commitment to maintaining high standards of learner experience and achievement.Confident in challenging assessment decisions professionally and recording clear, evidence-based actions.Commitment to maintaining engineering occupational currency and continuing professional development (CPD).Strong digital capability, including effective use of e-portfolios, Microsoft 365 and remote quality assurance tools.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Compliance with awarding body and quality assurance requirements.Consistency and accuracy of assessment decisions.Learner achievement and progression outcomes.Positive external quality assurance outcomes.Contribution to quality improvement objectives.ReadinessSafeguarding StatementThe successful applicant will be expected to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, right-to-work checks and relevant DBS clearance.