Subject Implementation Manager
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Qualifications Development
Business Area
English, Languages & Business
Location
Home-based
Salary range
£50,008 - £56,343
Type of Contract
Permanent Contract
Part Time/Full Time
Full Time/'Happy to talk flexible working'
Workstyle
Home Based
Actual Hours
35
Closing Date
17/08/2025
Ref No
6622
Job Description
The Scottish Qualifications Authority is Scotland’s national awarding and accreditation body. We are trusted to oversee thousands of qualifications that are available in schools, colleges and workplaces, not just in this country, but around the world.
We are looking for a Subject Implementation Manager (SIM) to work within the Qualifications Development Directorate in our English, Languages & Business team to provide subject specialist expertise. The successful candidate will support SQA’s qualification development in Modern Languages.
The successful candidate will be required to fully support activity in Modern Languages qualifications development. They will guide and provide professional development (as appropriate to subject and level) to local authorities, teachers and lecturers delivering SQA qualifications in centres. The successful candidate will work primarily to support National Qualifications in Modern Languages to ensure consistent application of subject content, national standards and to ensure the subject specific integrity of qualification delivery. The successful candidate will also support centres, either individually or via Understanding Standards events and materials, to ensure they are equipped with the appropriate knowledge required to deliver SQA’s qualifications. The candidate will also be responsible for supporting the effective delivery of Verification activity.
In order to do this, you must be able to demonstrate experience in the following specific duties:
Lead, direct and deliver professional development of practitioners delivering SQA qualifications
Develop and present workshops/seminars/professional development activity in schools, other centres and local authorities, representing SQA’s interests
Identify needs in relation to professional development related to knowledge/quality and assessment standards to ensure gaps are addressed
Additionally, you must be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
Working to agreed time frames
Measuring performance
Meeting internal and external stakeholders’ expectations
Applicants, as a minimum, should be educated to SCQF Level 9(Ordinary Degree/ SVQ 4) and/or be able to demonstrate direct relevant experience for this role.
If you think you’ve got the skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed in this exciting opportunity, please complete an application form.
SQA welcomes applications from every section of the community. SQA has a Gaelic Language Plan and is committed to its purpose.
Tha Plana Gàidhlig aig SQA agus tha sinn a' creidsinn gu h-àrachdach agus na h-amasan a tha air cur a-mach sa Phlana Nàiseanta don Ghàidhlig.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the Disability Confident Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themself to be disabled, and who meets the competency requirements for the post.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
- Location:
- GB
- Salary:
- £56,343
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Administration And Secretarial
