Internal Quality Assurer

Apprentify • Telford • £30k - £40k / year • 2d ago

We’re growing — and we need a quality champion.

Internal Quality Assurer (Fixed Term to Jan 2027)

At Apprentify, our mission is simple: unlock talent and accelerate digital transformation. We partner with ambitious organisations across the UK to upskill and reskill people in digital, data, AI, cyber and tech roles — creating future‑ready talent that drives real business impact.

Following our Outstanding (Grade 1) achievement in 2022, we’re looking for a passionate Internal Quality Assurer to help us maintain and elevate our high standards.

🔍 What you’ll do

Lead internal quality assurance across apprenticeship programmes
Conduct sampling, deep dives, interviews and curriculum QA
Observe teaching, learning and assessment — providing developmental feedback
Support Development Coaches through coaching, CPD and capability building
Contribute to curriculum design, standardisation and quality improvement
Ensure full compliance with AO and EPAO requirements

💡 What you bring

Strong experience IQA’ing apprenticeship standards
Background in delivering and assessing apprenticeships
Confidence in observing teaching & learning
A track record of raising standards and developing staff
Solid understanding of Ofsted and the EIF

🎯 Essential Skills & Experience

Competence and experience IQA’ing within apprenticeship standards
Experience of delivering Apprenticeship Standards and Assessing
Experience in observations of teaching and learning
Proven track record of raising standards of delivery, developing staff and leading visits
Sound knowledge of Ofsted and the Education Inspection Framework

⭐ Desirable

Experience with Bud Systems, BKSB, CognAssist
Functional Skills L2 in English, Maths and ICT

Quality sits at the heart of everything we do — and in this role, you’ll help create a learning environment where every apprentice feels supported, confident and ready to thrive.

🌟 What High Performance Looks Like

High performance means delivering impact, driving innovation and championing excellence. In this role, it looks like:

Outstanding Delivery

Delivers rigorous, timely and high‑impact IQA activity that improves teaching, learning and outcomes. Ensures sampling, observations and curriculum reviews exceed AO and EPAO expectations.

Commercial Awareness

Understands employer needs and organisational priorities. Uses IQA insights to enhance programme effectiveness, strengthen employer confidence and support growth across digital and tech sectors.

Innovation & Improvement

Uses data, feedback and sector trends to drive meaningful improvements. Challenges existing practice and contributes to evolving quality frameworks and curriculum enhancements.

Collaboration & Influence

Builds strong relationships across Delivery, Curriculum, Operations and Employer teams. Provides clear, evidence‑based guidance that uplifts capability and shapes decision‑making.

Results Orientation

Owns quality targets, monitors progress and acts quickly on risks. Drives improvements in timely completions, EPA readiness and learner/employer satisfaction.

Culture Carrier

Role‑models Apprentify’s values — excellence, impact, innovation and inclusivity — and champions a learner‑centred approach.

📅 Fixed term until January 2027

🎁 What We Offer:

Competitive salary
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service.
Private medical insurance.
Birthday Leave + Volunteer Day.
Hybrid working with regular collaboration days in our Wilmslow HQ.
Ongoing professional development and leadership support.
A culture of high performance, innovation, and impact, where your contribution directly shapes Apprentify’s success.

🔐 Safer Recruitment checks apply

If you’re driven by excellence and excited to shape the future of digital skills, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: GBP 30000 - 40000 per year