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.
As an ambitious and go-getting company, we are keen to attract like-minded people to work with us, for it is only through our people that we can continue our success story.
Our Access to HE team are looking for Moderators/External Quality Assurers who have a specialist knowledge and experience in Computing, Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics to join our flexible wider workforce.
What we need you to do:
To act on behalf of Gateway Qualifications and verify the achievement of learners through the process of external moderation. You will also be required to ensure the quality and consistency of provision within and across Centres offering the Access to HE Diploma.
We are particularly looking for moderators in the following subject areas: Computing, Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics.
What we are looking for:
- Sound subject knowledge and experience of assessment at level 3 or above.
- An understanding of the Access to HE Diploma is desirable, but full training will be provided.
- Sound understanding of assessment and internal verification processes.
- Ability to be analytical and objective.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Word processing and IT skills, including reporting skills.
- Willingness to travel in order to undertake moderation duties.
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
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. Last year, Gateway Qualifications won three categories in the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) Awards; AO/Provider Relationship of the Year, Qualification of the Year, and Individual of the Year for our CEO.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this vacancy, please review the candidates pack below for more information about the roles. 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.
Candidate Pack – Access to HE Moderator
The closing date for applications will be midday on 30 September 2024. 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 online via Microsoft Teams.
Please note that you must have proof they that you have the right to work and live in the UK.