Education advisers

Education advisers will be required to analyse qualification submissions and provide DfE with advice as to whether a vocational qualification demonstrates the required characteristics for inclusion in performance tables, in particular advising on the appropriateness and quality of content, as well as overlap with other qualifications. Advisers must have experience of reviewing qualifications and be able to assess against the characteristics detailed in DfE’s Technical Guidance.

Education advisers may also be required to analyse Apprenticeship Trailblazer assessment plans and advise BIS/DfE whether they will give employers confidence that those completing an apprenticeship will be fully job ready.

We are looking for up to 7 Education Advisers for a maximum of 100 days who should:

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of current 14-19 education policy as well as government priorities for reforming vocational education, and give evidence of how they have applied that knowledge.

• Have strong and recent experience of completing technical reviews of qualifications, including analysis of structure, content and assessment methods.

• Produce concise, accurate and timely reports, including evidence for the conclusions reached.

• Work remotely with attendance at meetings in London as required.

Additional information: How to apply: For those not currently registered on the National College new procurement system, REDIMO2 and the Operational Associates Framework, it is advised that registrations be submitted with all requirements met before 28/05/2015 to prevent any delay in accessing the tender documentation. Details on how to register can be found on the National College for Teaching & Leadership website.

Please pay particular attention to the guidance document which will guide you through your registration and application for membership: REDIMO and OA registration process

Only those approved onto the appropriate framework by the deadline will be invited to respond to the request for quote.