Ofqual

We’ve worked with Amazing Apprenticeships to produce a handy guide that explains how our work on end-point assessments benefits apprentices, and the employers they go on to work for. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gEsFchRQ

We’re intending to fine NCFE £300,000 for failing to develop valid question papers for T Levels in healthcare, healthcare science and science in summer 2022. The breaches include failing to follow processes to develop assessments and having inadequate processes to identify and manage risks that could impact assessment delivery. We took unprecedented action to intervene and instruct the awarding organisation to withdraw, recalculate and reissue around 1,200 students’ results that year. Ofqual Executive Director of Vocational and Technical Qualifications Catherine Large said:  “Students must have confidence in their results, whatever qualification they take. To achieve this, we set legally binding standards for all awarding organisations to adhere to.” Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eyXHfBmc

Are you an excellent leader with experience of analysing complex information? Then the role for Senior Manager Recognition may be for you. In this role you will: ➡️ continually improve processes relating to the recognition of new organisations ➡️ manage the day-to-day operation of regulatory processes that govern the approval of new and existing awarding organisations ➡️manage the surrender of existing awarding organisations that no longer wish for some or all of their qualifications to be regulated. The role is permanent at Grade 7 with a salary of £48,925 - £59,058 If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, apply by 17 July: https://lnkd.in/eTGqp-A9 #JoinOfqual #Hiring

Join us as a Senior Manager Policy and Strategic Relationships for General Qualifications and National Assessments. The role includes identifying and managing the impact of Ofqual’s regulatory action on the wider education system. Working with stakeholders to communicate Ofqual’s findings of its research as well as preparing briefings, reports, consultations and presentations to articulate Ofqual’s regulatory position. You will be required to provide assessment expertise to support in maintaining the standard of and public confidence in regulated assessments and qualifications. The role is permanent at Grade 7 with a salary of £48,925 to £59,058. Apply by 14 July: https://lnkd.in/eumsdUCT #JoinOfqual #Hiring

We’re looking for a Senior Product Manager to join our digital and data team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing multiple products, develop and maintain our strategic and operational roadmaps as well as coach and lead teams in Agile and Lean practices. The role is permanent at Grade 7 with a salary of £48,925 - £59,058. Interested? Apply by 30 June: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ekMeAjXX #OfqualJobs

Are you an excellent leader and someone who can work and make decisions in a pressurised environment? Then our role for Associate Director - Standards for Delivery and Performance of General Qualifications may be for you. You will be responsible for leading the implementation of an annual regulatory strategy for GCSE, AS and A levels. You will also monitor the delivery of qualifications to make sure risks are identified and managed as well as engage effectively with exam boards and the Department for Education. The role is permanent at grade 6 with a salary of £65,539 - £72,930. You must have a strong understanding of qualification standards and the education sector. Interested? Apply by 4 July: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eb72w-5r #OfqualJobs

Are you someone who can build effective working relationships, analyse complex information and has attention to detail? If so, our role for Senior Officer Standards for Design, Development and Evaluation of General Qualifications might be perfect for you. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in discussions with stakeholders such as teachers, teacher associations and exam boards. You’ll also liase with awarding organisations to ensure the effective regulation of qualifications. This permanent position is at HEO grade with a salary of £32,250 - £37,536. Apply by 24 June: https://lnkd.in/eGy4tw7U #WeAreOfqual #OfqualJobs

It’s important that students taking vocational and technical qualifications alongside GCSEs and A levels get their results on time this August. Our VTQ information hub is designed to help exams officers to make this happen: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gz7kGNGV Joint Council for Qualifications CIC The Exams Office (TEO) Association of School and College Leaders Association of Colleges

I recently had the privilege of visiting City College Norwich and Access Creative College in Norwich to hear from staff and students about their experiences of the qualifications Ofqual regulates. I really enjoyed touring facilities in both colleges. It was wonderful to hear from students at Access Creative College about their positive experiences of qualifications in the creative sector. These encompassed level 3 qualifications in music production, vocal artistry, and games development. At City College, I heard about students’ experiences of apprenticeship end-point assessments, T Levels, and wider exams administration matters. It was enlightening to learn about their inclusive training provision and the dedicated support they provide to students with additional needs. I also had the opportunity to engage in discussions with ESOL practitioners, gaining valuable insights into their experiences of delivering these qualifications. Thank you so much to both Norwich colleges for kindly hosting us. I hope to visit more colleges in future to hear what other students and teachers think about the qualifications we regulate. #RegulatedQualifications #EndPointAssessments #Ofqual

Remind students to avoid social media accounts claiming to sell exam papers. It isn't worth the risk; these accounts are almost always scams and students could be disqualified. Encourage them to report it. https://lnkd.in/gSzKFRaC Joint Council for Qualifications CIC Association of School and College Leaders Department for Education Association of Colleges #Exams2024