Adult Online Course & IQA Assessor

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.

About the role

This role is remote however all ID checks will be in person and there will be an expectation to come on to site occasionally.

Working for our subsidiary company Sparks Teaching Services, as a Online IQA Assessor, you will play a vital role in developing the next generation of professionals in the sector. You will support online adult learners in qualifications, providing guidance, assessment, and constructive feedback to ensure they meet their learning goals and industry standards.

Main Responsibilities:

Learner Assessment and Support:
Assess learners' performance and knowledge against online qualification standards.
Provide constructive feedback to help learners improve their skills and knowledge.
Deliver tailored support and guidance to meet individual learning needs.
Record Keeping and Compliance:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of learner progress.
Ensure compliance with awarding body and organisational requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Provide regular progress updates to employers and address any concerns.
Act as an ambassador for high standards in Health and Social Care.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD):
Stay updated with industry standards, qualifications, and best practices.
Attend training and development sessions as required.

From time-to-time these responsibilities may be reviewed so that they evolve as part of the college’s strategic growth and success. You may also be required to take on other tasks related to the job to support the College in the delivery of its strategic aims, without changing the role's main purpose.

If you want to find out more about the role please contact Richard Collings, Academy Director, Richard.Collings@sheffcol.ac.uk

What we can offer you

As the successful candidate, you will be offered an hourly rate of between £13.92 - £23, depending on duties performed.

Our benefits

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with Nest - 3%
Annual leave - 20 Days (148 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours) - this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
Health and wellbeing, we offer
Employee assistance programme through Bupa
Occupational Health through PAM
Free eye tests for VDU users
Free Parking is available at majority of our campuses

Further information can be found on our Benefits and Career Development pages.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confidentemployer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant,we’re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.

Safeguarding

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding

Next Steps:

To apply:Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.ukCVs are currently not accepted.

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Closing date: 15th February 2026

Please be aware – If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.

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