Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity available at Chelmsford College for an IQA to join our Building Services-Electrical team.

You will join us on a variable hours contract up to 12 hours per week (0.4 FTE).

The IQA role:

An Internal Quality Assurer will be responsible for monitoring, reviewing and evaluating the quality of assessment processes and practice to ensure awarding body standards are maintained within the Electrical Department at Chelmsford College.

As part of the Electrical Installations team, the IQA postholder will review quality of assessor performance, identify development needs and work with the Head of Department in the development of improving the quality of assessment.
This role will support the qualification core delivery, working in conjunction with the teaching staff, the course team leader and reporting to the Head of Department
This is a supportive role to assist lecturers

Key Responsibilities of our IQA Internal Verifier:
• To undertake, devise and record individual assessment action plans with staff and determine whether assessment processes and systems meet and operate according to quality requirements.
• Track student progress and check that assessments are planned, prepared for and carried out as per our quality assurance calendar.
• Provide written and oral feedback to the assessor and update assessment records in accordance with internal and external quality standards as set by the Awarding Body and the college.
• Provide advice and support to help assessors maintain and improve their assessment practice and to check that assessment decisions are made using specified criteria.
Our ideal IQA Internal Verifier should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:
• Academic qualifications relevant to the field of study equivalent at a minimum of Level 3
• Assessor Award Qualification D32/33, A1, TAQA or equivalent
• Academic and/or professional experience relevant to the field of study
• Possess excellent interpersonal and team development skills and have the ability to contribute to the team and its goals. Be able to work independently and as a member of the team
• Possess good IT and administrative skills and be able to keep accurate tracking records for tools and equipment

The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments.

Starting salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applications will be considered upon receipt.

Information about the School

Chelmsford College Group

Chelmsford College has a wide range of opportunities for about 450 full and part time employees making us one of the largest employers in Chelmsford.

At Chelmsford College, we put the learner at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share these values. Our commitments to our learners are reflected in the breadth of employment opportunities we offer.

Whether you are an experienced teacher, or possess good vocational qualifications and experience in industry and are considering either full time or part time teaching in further education, we would be pleased to hear from you.

We also have opportunities in a wide range of learning and business support activities such as student support, learning technologies, technician roles, IT support, finance, estates, human resources and staff development, student admissions, and general administration.

Chelmsford College offers exceptional personal and professional development opportunities. Other benefits include final salary pension schemes, competitive salary and annual leave arrangements, on site sports & fitness centre, free courses, staff discounts arranged with local retailers and highly flexible working arrangements for many of our positions.