Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) - Casual

Job Description

Job Title: Internal Quality Assurer (IQA)

Salary: £30.98 - £32.21 per hour

Grade: TACC Sessional Rates: pay scale TUTLEC 5-6;

Contract Type: Casual

Hours per Week: variable; dependent on learner numbers

About the Role

Thurrock Adult Community College is the local authority’s provider of adult education for Thurrock. Our main base is in the Old Court House in Grays, but we deliver courses across the borough. We are seeking an engaging, committed and qualified individual to join our team as an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA).

You will undertake Internal Quality Assurance and/or assessment of candidates in line with awarding bodies’ requirements.

What We Are Looking For

Experience of the IQA process within adult education is desirable.

Essential qualifications:

• You will have level 2 qualifications in English and Maths;
• A level 3 award in Education and Training; and
• A relevant IQA specific qualification.

DBS Check: At Basic Level is required for this post.

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date: 19th April 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions or wish to discuss the post further, please contact TACC HR by emailing TACC.HR@thurrock.gov.uk.

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

About us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council