Lead Moderator - Food and Cookery

Overview:

Flexible Worker Contract 

Location: Remote - UK Wide 

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced Lead Moderator to oversee the moderation of the following qualifications on a flexible worker contract.

x1 V-Cert Technical Award in Food & Cookery (delivered by NCFE)

The purpose of moderation is to check that centres are correctly and consistently assessing student work and that the materials submitted for moderation meet the required standard.

As a Lead Moderator you will be expected to make a judgement on the accuracy and validity of the provider and moderators assessment decisions by continuously analysing data and evidence which forms part of the quality process to ensure qualification and regulatory compliance

How you'll make an impact:

• Responsible for monitoring the performance of moderators across the relevant sector through report sampling activities.
• Responsible for ensuring that quality assurance and moderation is delivered in line with qualification and customer requirements.
• Responsible for supporting the moderation team in maintaining compliance with all regulatory conditions relating to moderation of centre assessments.
• Monitor and support an allocated team of moderators, to ensure a standardised and consistent approach to quality assurance, moderation, feedback and processes.
• Sample moderators’ assessment decisions as required to ensure that the decisions are in accordance with NCFE’s requirements.
• Support the chief moderator in the delivery of moderator standardisation and training sessions and sampling/advisory activities to ensure continued improvement and consistent performance of moderators.
• Support the chief moderator with awarding activities where required.
• Provide moderators with up-to-date information, support, and advice during the moderation window.
• Ensuring exceptional customer service is provided to all stakeholders, internally and external, reflecting on feedback received through a range of sources to drive improvement in your own work practices and processes.

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

• Relevant subject expertise in the sector area required, qualified to at least Level 3
• Evidence of at least 3 years working in the sector
• Qualifications in assessment and internal quality assurance
• Knowledge and management of moderation processes
• Excellent report writing skills
• Self-motivated and good organisation skills
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Customer focused and passionate about education

Feeling inspired? Read the full Job Description 

Why work as a flexible worker for NCFE?

Our flexible workforce provides supportive quality assurance to ensure that learners taking NCFE qualifications are getting the best education possible. If you become a flexible worker with us, you’ll choose how to fit your work around your other personal and professional commitments – making this a great opportunity to make a difference in a way that suits you.

You’ll receive full training and the materials, tools or equipment needed to ensure you’re able to complete your duties in line with NCFE requirements, with the ability to take on flexible worker contract alongside other work, without the need to be registered as self-employed. 

All applicants will be expected to adhere to NCFE’s behavioural framework and to uphold our core values.

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.   

Want to know more? Take a look at our website https://www.ncfe.org.uk/  

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 and answer the associated application questions.  

Closing Date: Friday 28 February 2025  

Interview Date: TBC 

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.