Curriculum Development and Quality Lead
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £29,000 i £33,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Hanley, Stoke-On-Trent |
| Gweithio o bell: | Yn gyfan gwbl o bell |
| Cwmni: | Acorn Training LTD |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | CDQL |
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The post holder will be required to work with the relevant Head(s) of Curriculum and delivery team(s) in the design, implementation and maintenance of new and existing high-quality apprenticeship and adult learning programmes. In addition, the post holder will lead on IQA activity and co-ordination, as well as routinely scheduled standardisation activity, to improve the quality and consistency of teaching, learning and assessment across the sector.
Key Responsibilities
● Create/develop engaging delivery and learning resources to be used across the sector
● Conduct routine sampling and standardisation activities to acquire or maintain DCS on all accredited qualifications within the apprenticeship and adult learning programme offer
● Conduct a range of quality assurance activities of the apprenticeship programme delivery and EPA preparations
● Track colleague competencies across the sector
● Undertake observations
● Support colleagues with CPD activities
● Build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers
● Keep up to date with all sector changes
● Ensure that delivery team colleagues are up to date and understand all sector specific, legislative and regulative changes
● In conjunction with the sector delivery team(s), regularly review and evaluate the impact of all apprenticeship and adult learning programmes and plan improvements
● Regularly research innovative teaching, learning and assessment solutions to continuously improve the experience for our learners
● Ensure that Business Development team colleagues receive support to fully understand all sector specific information to promote sales of programmes
● Carry out formative and summative internal verification of all accredited qualifications
● Support the Lead IQA with EQA and annual quality visits and maintain Awarding ● Organisation and End Point Assessment Organisation registers with delivery staff and organisational changes
● Lead on Standardisation meetings and document minutes and agreed actions
● Liaise with Curriculum Managers to ensure observation development plan actions are completed
● Ensure that company policies are adhered to
Key Performance Indicators
● Ensure all Trainer Assessors have an up-to-date observation and that the tracker is maintained.
● Develop the standardisation schedule and completed the planned activity.
● Ensure DCS is acquired for new qualifications and maintained for existing qualifications.
● Work with the Head of Quality and relevant Head of department, produce and maintain a high-quality, standardised, version-controlled curriculum.
● Support new Trainer Assessors with a development plan
● Assess the skills gaps of all existing colleagues annually
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
● Qualifications/specific training
● Substantial sector experience (at least 3 years in a management role and/or a L5 qualification in the relevant vocational sector (essential)
● L4 Certificate in Education and Training (essential)
● L4 Internal Quality Assurance qualification (essential)
● L3 Assessor Qualification (essential)
● English and Math to at least a Functional Skills L2 or equivalent (essential)
● Full clean driving licence and access to vehicle (essential)
● L5 Diploma in Education and Training (desirable)
● PGCE in PCET (desirable)
● L5 learning and development qualification (desirable)
● IT qualification to at least L2 or higher (desirable)
Experience
● Experienced in curriculum development & programme design (essential)
● Previously led standardisation exercises that are compliant with the requirements of awarding organisations (essential)
● Experienced in teaching and assessment across sector-specific qualifications and apprenticeships (essential)
● Experienced with e-portfolio systems (desirable)
Knowledge
● Competent in conducting quality assurance activities (essential)
● Knowledge of different assessment methods (essential)
● Understanding of feedback models (essential)
● How to support, mentor, coach, and motivate individuals (essential)
● Clear understanding of the landscape of sector-specific apprenticeships and adult learning programmes (desirable)
Skills
● Personal resilience to manage competing priorities (essential)
● Attention to detail (essential)
● Excellent IT and digital skills (essential)
● Analytical mindset, logical approach and critical thinking (essential)
● Proactively look, listen and question to understand and learn (essential)
● An interest in new ideas and techniques, seeking and taking on board feedback, identifying areas for self-development (essential)
● An energy and enthusiasm for work, ensuring the focus is always on delivering the best learning outcomes and impacts (essential)
● Inspires and celebrates success (essential)
● Ability to remain calm under pressure Responsiveness and flexibility to changing business and customer requirements (essential)
● Embraces change and challenges with a positive attitude (essential)
● Embeds organisational values and behaviours through everyday practice (essential)
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, ethnic or social origin, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, reasonable adjustments can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
Please get in contact with recruitment@acorntraining.co.uk to discuss alternative options you may require, or alternative application methods
The post holder will be required to work with the relevant Head(s) of Curriculum and delivery team(s) in the design, implementation and maintenance of new and existing high-quality apprenticeship and adult learning programmes. In addition, the post holder will lead on IQA activity and co-ordination, as well as routinely scheduled standardisation activity, to improve the quality and consistency of teaching, learning and assessment across the sector.
Key Responsibilities
● Create/develop engaging delivery and learning resources to be used across the sector
● Conduct routine sampling and standardisation activities to acquire or maintain DCS on all accredited qualifications within the apprenticeship and adult learning programme offer
● Conduct a range of quality assurance activities of the apprenticeship programme delivery and EPA preparations
● Track colleague competencies across the sector
● Undertake observations
● Support colleagues with CPD activities
● Build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers
● Keep up to date with all sector changes
● Ensure that delivery team colleagues are up to date and understand all sector specific, legislative and regulative changes
● In conjunction with the sector delivery team(s), regularly review and evaluate the impact of all apprenticeship and adult learning programmes and plan improvements
● Regularly research innovative teaching, learning and assessment solutions to continuously improve the experience for our learners
● Ensure that Business Development team colleagues receive support to fully understand all sector specific information to promote sales of programmes
● Carry out formative and summative internal verification of all accredited qualifications
● Support the Lead IQA with EQA and annual quality visits and maintain Awarding ● Organisation and End Point Assessment Organisation registers with delivery staff and organisational changes
● Lead on Standardisation meetings and document minutes and agreed actions
● Liaise with Curriculum Managers to ensure observation development plan actions are completed
● Ensure that company policies are adhered to
Key Performance Indicators
● Ensure all Trainer Assessors have an up-to-date observation and that the tracker is maintained.
● Develop the standardisation schedule and completed the planned activity.
● Ensure DCS is acquired for new qualifications and maintained for existing qualifications.
● Work with the Head of Quality and relevant Head of department, produce and maintain a high-quality, standardised, version-controlled curriculum.
● Support new Trainer Assessors with a development plan
● Assess the skills gaps of all existing colleagues annually
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
● Qualifications/specific training
● Substantial sector experience (at least 3 years in a management role and/or a L5 qualification in the relevant vocational sector (essential)
● L4 Certificate in Education and Training (essential)
● L4 Internal Quality Assurance qualification (essential)
● L3 Assessor Qualification (essential)
● English and Math to at least a Functional Skills L2 or equivalent (essential)
● Full clean driving licence and access to vehicle (essential)
● L5 Diploma in Education and Training (desirable)
● PGCE in PCET (desirable)
● L5 learning and development qualification (desirable)
● IT qualification to at least L2 or higher (desirable)
Experience
● Experienced in curriculum development & programme design (essential)
● Previously led standardisation exercises that are compliant with the requirements of awarding organisations (essential)
● Experienced in teaching and assessment across sector-specific qualifications and apprenticeships (essential)
● Experienced with e-portfolio systems (desirable)
Knowledge
● Competent in conducting quality assurance activities (essential)
● Knowledge of different assessment methods (essential)
● Understanding of feedback models (essential)
● How to support, mentor, coach, and motivate individuals (essential)
● Clear understanding of the landscape of sector-specific apprenticeships and adult learning programmes (desirable)
Skills
● Personal resilience to manage competing priorities (essential)
● Attention to detail (essential)
● Excellent IT and digital skills (essential)
● Analytical mindset, logical approach and critical thinking (essential)
● Proactively look, listen and question to understand and learn (essential)
● An interest in new ideas and techniques, seeking and taking on board feedback, identifying areas for self-development (essential)
● An energy and enthusiasm for work, ensuring the focus is always on delivering the best learning outcomes and impacts (essential)
● Inspires and celebrates success (essential)
● Ability to remain calm under pressure Responsiveness and flexibility to changing business and customer requirements (essential)
● Embraces change and challenges with a positive attitude (essential)
● Embeds organisational values and behaviours through everyday practice (essential)
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, ethnic or social origin, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, reasonable adjustments can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
Please get in contact with recruitment@acorntraining.co.uk to discuss alternative options you may require, or alternative application methods