IQA - Early Years

If you know your way around an IQA sampling plan, understand what good looks like in early years apprenticeship delivery, and want a role where your work genuinely shapes the quality of provision — this is worth reading.

We're recruiting on behalf of a specialist apprenticeship provider delivering Level 3 Early Years Educator and Support Teaching and Learning programmes across the Midlands, North West, and London. They operate a blended delivery model and have a clear focus on doing things properly — not just ticking boxes.

This is a full-time, permanent IQA role based in Birmingham with hybrid working. You'll be the person keeping assessment practice consistent, compliant, and continuously improving.

What you'll be doing

- Planning and carrying out internal quality assurance activities across childcare apprenticeship programmes

- Sampling learner work and reviewing assessment decisions against awarding body requirements

- Monitoring assessor performance and providing clear, constructive feedback

- Leading and supporting standardisation meetings to maintain consistent practice

- Analysing quality data, identifying trends, and preparing reports

- Collaborating with trainers and assessors to drive meaningful improvements

- Communicating with internal teams and external partners to uphold best practice

- Contributing to the continuous improvement of apprenticeship delivery

What we're looking for

- A Level 4 IQA qualification (or equivalent, such as V1/D34) — this is essential

- Solid experience in internal quality assurance within apprenticeship or vocational training

- A good working knowledge of the early years or education sector, including EYFS, awarding body requirements, and relevant regulatory frameworks

- The ability to interpret quality data and turn it into practical recommendations

- Strong communication skills — you'll be giving feedback to assessors and presenting findings to stakeholders

- Comfortable working independently in a hybrid environment and travelling to employer and training sites when needed

What's on offer

- Permanent contract

- Hybrid working — Birmingham base with home working flexibility

- A focused, specialist team working in a sector that matters

- The chance to make a real difference to the quality of early years apprenticeship provision

If this sounds like the right next step, get in touch with the team at Educated Appointments. We're happy to have a straightforward conversation before you apply