Job Title: Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) – Carpentry & Joinery
Location: Hounslow
Contract Type: Contract, Fixed Hours (Initially)
Hourly Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
Purpose of the RoleTo ensure the quality and consistency of assessment practices within the Carpentry & Joinery curriculum. The IQA will support assessors in maintaining high standards, verifying learner evidence, and ensuring compliance with awarding body and organisational requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct internal quality assurance of Carpentry & Joinery assessments in line with awarding body standards (e.g. City & Guilds, NOCN, Pearson).
- Sample learner portfolios, observations, and assessor judgements to ensure reliability and consistency.
- Provide constructive feedback and support to assessors to develop and maintain best practice in assessment.
- Monitor the implementation of assessment plans and ensure timely completion of IQA sampling activities.
- Maintain accurate IQA documentation and records for audits and external quality assurance visits.
- Contribute to standardisation meetings and continuous improvement activities across the Construction curriculum.
- Support the development of curriculum materials and ensure alignment with current industry standards.
- Liaise with awarding organisations, employers, and colleagues to ensure compliance and high-quality delivery.
- Promote equality, diversity, health & safety, and safeguarding in all aspects of work.
Essential Criteria- Recognised qualification in Carpentry & Joinery (Level 3 or above).
- Current IQA qualification (e.g. Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice).
- Recent experience working as an assessor or IQA within a construction or vocational training environment.
- Up-to-date occupational knowledge and understanding of apprenticeship standards and qualifications in Carpentry & Joinery.
- Strong organisational, communication, and record-keeping skills.
