Early Years / Childcare IQA
We are now looking for an experienced Early Years / Childcare professional from the apprenticeship sector, to recruit for a company who are a multi award winning apprenticeship training provider. Outstanding training and development sits at the heart of what they do and they are an organisation renowned for the development of our people.
In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave rising with length of service, Birthday and Employee Well-Being leave, as well as auto enrolment into the company pension scheme. Just as importantly, you’ll be joining an engaging, friendly, supportive, and loyal organisation who continue to grow from strength to strength.
Recently, they were named in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to work for, being in the top 10.
As a Grade 2 (Good) rated Ofsted training provider, they continue to increase its footprint into new markets, developing new products and innovative training solutions.
Responsibilities
Support the mentoring process and share best practice delivery to learners and employers
Support IQA and EPA activities and process to facilitate the timely achievement of standards
Support standardisation meetings, deliver training and quality sessions as agreed
Support the internal compliance team in sampling evidence and reporting potential issues
To ensure that IAG is embedded within systems and processes and is evaluated and developed on an on-going basis
Establish relationships and networks with external agencies and governing bodies
All processes, information gathering activities are evaluated, stored in accordance with quality processes & procedures
Ensure monitoring and evaluations of our service are fair, not bias and are communicated throughout the organisation
Support the Director of Quality in Self-Assessment and QIP activities, in line with Ofsted and EiF requirements
Support the Director of Quality in all aspect of the Quality Calendar activities
Knowledge of quality awards, standards, expectations are up to date and information gathering falls in line with requirement
Support Designated Safeguarding Officer, referrals, advice are recorded/dealt with sensitively in accordance with guidelines
Support an appropriately sized caseload in supporting the retention of occupational competence
Support Curriculum Manager in the development of appropriate delivery models, associated resources within your sector are
Carry out any additional duties as reasonably requested by line management
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience
* Extensive experience in the Early Years and education sectors
* Experience carrying out Early Years quality assurance activities
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
* Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload to meet business objectives
* Excellent time management skills
* Ability to work under own initiative, able to engage with other teams
* Well-developed interpersonal skills
* Good customer contact skills – customer orientated
* Ability to work to strict deadlines
* Digital competence in the use of Microsoft applications
Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience
* Good presentation skills
* Understanding of the Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standards
Mandatory Qualifications
* Teacher, training qualifications (eg: PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS, Cert-Ed)
* Assessor qualification (eg; D32/33, A1, TAQA, CAVA)
* A*-C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths
* V1, D34 or IQA related qualification
* Children’s Care Learning & Development (Level 3), Childcare & Education (Level 3), Early Years Care & Education (Level 3) or equivalent/higher qualification
Desirable Qualifications
Operations Department Manager L5 (Standard) qualification or equivalent management diploma
Foundation/honours degree in Early Childhood Studies
Other Requirements
* Full enhanced DBS check will be required
* Full driving licence and willingness to carry out national travel
Benefits
Employee incentive schemes
25 days annual leave (increasing 1 per year to 28 days) plus Bank Holidays, Birthday and Employee Well-Being Days (2 days per year)
Long service awardsCompany pension auto enrolment scheme
Annual Golden Ticket winner (nominated by peers) £1,000
Excellent learning & development opportunities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 28,000.00 - £30,000 per year
Education:
* Certificate of Higher Education (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote, head office based in West Yorkshire