Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Beauty, Nails & Makeup Artistry Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) to join our Quality team and support the delivery of high-quality vocational programmes.

The role is responsible for assuring the quality, consistency and integrity of teaching, learning and assessment across Beauty Therapy, Nail Technology, Makeup Artistry and related vocational programmes. You will work closely with Tutors/Assessors, the Quality team and Operations to drive continuous improvement and positive learner outcomes.

This is a predominantly field-based role with allocated administration time and close working relationships with the Quality and Operations teams.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and delivering Internal Quality Assurance activity across Beauty, Nails and Makeup Artistry qualifications Planning, implementing and reviewing interim and summative sampling strategies in line with awarding organisation requirements Conducting IQA of qualifications to ensure assessment decisions are valid, reliable, sufficient, current and authentic Carrying out portfolio sampling, learner interviews, employer feedback and observations of teaching, learning and assessment (OTLA) Providing clear, timely and constructive feedback to Tutors/Assessors Monitoring and following up actions arising from IQA sampling, observations and standardisation activity Leading on and supporting External Quality Assurance (EQA) visits, including preparation, liaison with awarding organisations and responding to action plans Observing Tutors and supporting improvement through coaching, mentoring and CPD Supporting induction and ongoing development of new and existing Tutors/Assessors Contributing to curriculum development, review and writing for Beauty, Nails and Makeup Artistry programmes Supporting continuous improvement of schemes of work, assessment plans and learning resources Monitoring learner progress, achievement and timely completion Supporting the Operations Manager and wider Operations team when required Maintaining accurate, timely and auditable quality assurance documentation
Essential requirements:

Recognised IQA qualification (TAQA / V1 or equivalent) Assessor qualification (CAVA / A1 or equivalent) Occupational competence and up-to-date industry experience in Beauty Therapy, Nail Technology and/or Makeup Artistry Strong knowledge of awarding organisation requirements and internal quality assurance processes Experience of portfolio sampling, OTLA and standardisation activity Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills Confident use of e-portfolios and electronic quality systems
Pathway Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share and demonstrate this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Pay: From 15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham B25 8EP