Principal External Quality Assurer
Remote
Vacancy listed 06/05/2025
Application deadline 05/06/2025
Details
Our Quality Assurance team are looking for a Principal External Quality Assurer (PEQA) who has specialist knowledge and experience in Construction to join our flexible wider workforce.
 
As a PEQA you will support the standardisation of centres and External Quality Assurers (EQAs) and provide support and guidance on monitoring the standards of the EQAs. The external quality assurance team work together to undertake monitoring activities for compliance, evaluation of delivery standards and sampling.

What we are looking for:
 
  • You will have a relevant degree or equivalent qualification in the subject area.
  • Teaching experience in the UK in the relevant subject and qualification. 
  • A proficient level of digital literacy; experience of using Microsoft Suite and a range of other digital tools and apps used in the Awarding Organisation sector.
  • A proficient level of communication skills, specifically written and oral, to be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines, to ensure efficient and effective outcomes.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Appropriate CPD in their specialist curriculum area.
  • You will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (desirable) 
 
Please see the candidate pack for full details of the role.
 
As a self-employed contractor, you’ll be based at home and will therefore need a reliable, high speed internet connection, appropriate IT hardware and software, and a quiet, suitably furnished, place to work. 
 
About Gateway Qualifications
 
Gateway Qualifications is an award winning, dynamic, and growing Awarding Organisation (AO) with ambitious targets and a determination to succeed. We are a charity, motivated by supporting our centres and our learners to meet our charitable aim of widening participation for all.
 
At Gateway Qualifications our focus is on creating the highest levels of in-demand qualifications which are accessible to everyone enabling all learners to thrive. To do that, we want people working with us who represent and reflect the diversity of everyone in the UK. As an equal opportunity employer, we therefore encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion.
 
Our expert teams have been supporting providers and changing futures for more than 30 years. 
 
As an Awarding Organisation we offer a wide range of Regulated Qualifications, Apprenticeships and Access to HE Diplomas and can develop new qualifications and quality assure in-house training. 
 
If you join us, you’ll be joining an award-winning team who work hard every day to make a difference to the lives of learners. We have won in the following categories at the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) Awards; Qualification of the year, two years in a row, Learner of the year, Individual of the year, AO/Provider Relationship of the year, Awarding Organisation of the year and Innovation of the year. 
 
How to Apply
 
If you are interested in this vacancy, please review the candidates pack for more information and you will be able to make an application via the apply button below. Please ensure you attach your CV and a Covering Letter explaining why you are suitable for the role.
 
The closing date for applications will be midday on Thursday 5th June 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. We may also consider applications as they arrive and may start interviewing prior to the closing date. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
Interviews will be held online via Teams and are scheduled for week commencing 16th June 2025.
 
Please note that you must have proof that you have the right to work and live in the UK. 
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