About the role

Our Head Office is based in Newcastle, but this role can be based remotley. 

We’re excited to be looking for a Principal Moderator to join our Provider Quality Assurance and Development team.

Our Provider Quality Assurance and Development team delivers moderation as part of the external quality assurance processes across a number of products including T Levels and Technical Awards. 

As Principal Moderator you'll head up the moderation teams and provide leadership and expertise, allowing you to positively impact learner outcomes through the delivery of effective moderation processes. 

How you’ll make an impact:

• Managing a number of moderation teams across a number of subject areas
• Developing current processes to maximise efficiency
• Ensuring processes are delivered within timescales
• Contributing to the development of assessment strategies and qualifications

We’d love to hear from you if you offer the following: 

• A proven track record of carrying out moderation
• Experience of working across different Awarding Organisations
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Experience of working collaboratively with a variety of key stakeholders
• Ability to work efficiently within tight deadlines

Feeling inspired? Read the full Job Description to find out more.

What will we offer you in return? 

You’ll have access to a fantastic range of benefits which support your personal development and wellbeing, including:

• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• An additional 3 days off during the Christmas closure
• £200 personal development allowance annually
• £400 towards any NCFE accredited qualifications annually
• Two hours a month to spend on personal development
• Free learning resources on our in-house 'Learning to Grow' platform
• A flexible and hybrid approach to working
• Westfield Health Cash Plan worth up to the value of £635
• Employee Assistance Programme - including a 24/7 confidential help line and counselling sessions   
• Doctor Line - same day appointments  
• Company Pension, employer’s contribution up to 9% when you contribute 3%
• Life Assurance (4 x basic salary)  

Shape real change with an NCFE career 

Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning is developed and delivered.

With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation – to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.   

How to apply  

Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your CV if you have the commitment to excel in this position.

Closing Date: Monday 2 September 2024

Interview Date Due to annual leave the interviews will take place on Wednesday 18 September 2024

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement  

We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve. 

We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.