Senior Team Leader - Internal Assessment

A Senior Team Leader is responsible for supporting the Principal Verifier and Depute Principal Verifier in maintaining national standards for the qualifications within their remit. All tasks associated with the quality assurance of internally assessed units and course assessments are carried out within the conditions, timescales and arrangements set.

These activities will be under the direction of the Principal Verifier/Depute Principal Verifier and colleagues from our Qualification Development directorate.

Outline of duties

• Support the Principal Verifier and Depute Principal Verifier with quality assurance processes and activities.
• Support a team of subject specialists to quality assurance activities in centres during visiting verification.
• Support the delivery of training for the visiting verification team.
• Quality assure the work of the visiting verification team.
• Deputise for the Depute Principal Verifier should this be required.
• Undertake the performance management activity of the Team Leaders/Visiting Verifiers against Key Performance Measures and report any underperformances.
• Senior Team Leaders may be asked to undertake additional activities. These activities could include the following:
  • Undertake follow up activity to resolve issues identified during quality assurance procedures
  • Participate in organised events (Understanding Standards) where STL attendance/input is required
  • Develop and / or deliver visiting verifier training as required
  • Develop and/or quality assure new Assessment Support packs

Selection Criteria

Successful candidates must:

• currently be delivering a course in the subject area at one or more levels.
• have an in-depth understanding of the requirements across the course/levels in the subject area.
• have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to engage positively with all members of their team, providing leadership and support as required. 
• be able to communicate professionally, confidently and effectively; work professionally and co-operatively with subject specialists and all colleagues.
• have excellent organisational and administrative skills and provide attention to detail.
• have a home computer or laptop with broadband internet connection.

Key Performance Measures for Senior Team Leader - Internal Assessment

Each year, on completion of the duties outlined in the Senior Team Leader contract specification, the Senior Team Leader will be measured against the following Key Performance Measures (KPMs) and informed of the outcome in relation to their performance.

1. Ensure quality assurance activity is carried out and completed within the conditions and timescales.
2. Train, support and monitor members of the team for verification activity.
3. Ensure accuracy and consistency of decisions made by members of the team.
4. Ensure reports written by members of the team meet quality standard.
5. Display positive engagement with all members of the team, colleagues and centre personnel.
6. Contribute to the review of performance of team members.
7. Demonstrate behaviours outlined in the Terms and Conditions of Appointment and organisational values.