Internal Quality Assurer
Location: RemoteUnited Kingdom
Job type: Full TimePermanent
Salary: £17.27 Hour
Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week
“Staff well-being is valued and nurtured. The provider offers staff opportunities to celebrate their achievements and contributions. These include staff nominations on the 'Each Person Scheme' and special award nights to recognise both individual and nursery achievements.”- OFSTED recent feedback
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
At Shoots, we value your hard work and dedication. Here’s what you can look forward to:
Annual Bonus Scheme: Share in our success with annual profit-based bonuses each May, as part of our Employee-Owned Company model.
Childcare Discount: Up to 60% off childcare at our nurseries to help you balance work and family life.
Flexible Working Options: Compressed hours can earn you up to 48 extra days off annually, or 24 extra days if you work nine days across two weeks — on top of your regular holiday.
Certified World’s Happiest Workplace 2025: Recognised for our focus on employee well-being, positive culture, and career growth.
30 Days Paid Holiday: Includes 28 days annual leave plus 2 extra days — one for your birthday (or a special day of your choice), and one for your wellbeing.
Free Meals: Enjoy free, freshly prepared breakfasts daily to keep you energised.
Employee Recognition: Blue Light Card access for savings on shopping, dining, and more.
Reward Platform (Each Person): Discounts on gyms, cinemas, Cycle2Work, GP on-demand, supermarket cashback, and employee of the month rewards.
Health & Wellbeing Support: Help with NHS prescriptions, optical care, and dental treatment.
Career Development: Access to training and advancement opportunities to grow your career.
Travel & Parking Support: Interest-free loan of up to £500 for travel or parking season tickets.
About the role:
The Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) plays an important role in maintaining the quality and integrity of apprenticeship and vocational training programmes. The IQA will support the Lead IQA in carrying out internal quality assurance activities, ensuring that assessment decisions are fair, valid, and consistent, and that delivery meets the requirements of awarding bodies and regulatory standards.
The IQA will work collaboratively with trainers and the wider delivery team to promote high standards in teaching, learning, and assessment, contributing to continuous improvement and positive learner outcomes.
Qualifications:
- QA qualification (e.g., TAQA Level 4, V1, or equivalent)
- Assessor qualification (e.g., CAVA, A1, or equivalent)
- Functional Skills Level 2 or above in English and Maths
- Relevant industry qualifications, where applicable
Skills & experience:
- Proven competency and experience within the Early Years sector is a must
- Experience of assessment within apprenticeships or vocational training
- Experience of internal quality assurance or working towards an IQA qualification
- Knowledge of apprenticeship standards, frameworks and End-Point Assessment (EPA) processes
- Strong understanding of assessment practices and qualification standards
- Good attention to detail and the ability to review learner evidence effectively
- Effective communication and feedback skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills
Duties & Responsibilities will include:
Internal Quality Assurance:
- Support the implementation of the internal quality assurance strategy and sampling plans as directed by the Lead IQA.
- Conduct IQA activities, including sampling learner work, reviewing assessment decisions, and observing trainer practice where appropriate.
- Ensure that assessment decisions are fair, valid, reliable and meet the requirements of awarding organisations and qualification standards.
- Provide constructive feedback to trainers to support the development of their assessment practice
- Contribute to standardisation activities to ensure consistency in assessment practice across the team.
- Maintain accurate and auditable quality assurance records in line with organisational and awarding body requirements.
Compliance and Continuous Improvement:
- Ensure delivery and assessment practices align with apprenticeship standards, frameworks, and other funded programme requirements.
- Support preparation for external quality assurance visits, audits, and awarding body reviews.
- Identify areas for improvement through quality assurance activities and escalate concerns to the Lead IQA where necessary.
- Work collaboratively with trainers and the quality team to support improvements in teaching, learning and assessment.
Supporting Trainers and Delivery Teams:
- Provide guidance and support to trainers in relation to assessment decisions and evidence requirements.
- Promote good practice in assessment and portfolio development.
- Support trainers in understanding qualification requirements, standards and assessment criteria.
- Contribute to internal meetings and standardisation sessions led by the Lead IQA.
- Support the induction and ongoing development of trainers where appropriate.
Reporting:
- Maintain records of IQA activity and outcomes in line with organisational procedures.
- Report findings, risks, and quality trends to the Lead IQA.
- Support the monitoring of quality assurance activities across programmes.
Why Shoots?
Shoots is a leading provider of apprenticeships and training courses in childcare, business administration, leadership and management, and customer service. Recognized for training excellence with accolades such as the Beacon Award and 'Investors in People' recognition, Shoots is committed to supporting individuals in advancing their careers. The team comprises experienced professionals, many of whom began as apprentices or unqualified nursery staff, offering first-hand understanding of balancing work, family, and education. Shoots collaborates closely with employers and apprentices to achieve individual goals, consistently achieving results above the national average and ranking in Ofsted’s top 10 nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.
All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.
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