NOCN Group
ESOL & Functional Skills Lead
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Overview Of The Role
We are seeking a motivated and professional ESOL & Functional Skills Lead to join our Product Development team.
Reporting to the Group Head of Products, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality services aligned with NOCN's strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and reviewing of ESOL and Functional Skills qualifications.
- Lead the subject-specialist development, review, and continuous improvement of ESOL and Functional Skills qualifications, resources, and support materials.
- Design, develop, and review products following NOCN Group processes and procedures to meet customer demand and expectations, and the requirements of external quality assurance regulatory and relevant sector bodies.
- Work with the exams manager to update assessment strategies in line with qualification changes.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks (e.g., Ofqual requirements, CEFR standards where applicable).
- Act as the organisation's subject matter expert for both ESOL and Functional Skills.
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About You
- Educated to Level 4
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Significant experience in ESOL teaching, assessment, or qualification development.
- Strong understanding of language assessment principles and frameworks (e.g., CEFR).
- Experience working within an awarding organisation or similar regulated environment.
- Experience with digital or online assessment delivery.
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Why Join NOCN Group?
Company Values
- Responsive
- Supportive
- Honest
- Ethical
- Sustainable
- Respectful
- Innovative
What We Can Offer You
- 38 days of annual leave (includes 8 bank holidays and 3 closure days between Christmas and New Year)
- Hybrid working
- 35-hour working week
- Flexible working for a better work-life balance
- Buy/Sell Annual leave
- Flexible bank holidays for religious holidays
- Pension scheme
- Wellbeing support
- Training and development opportunities
- Free parking at both offices
- Life assurance
- Modern office spaces
- Enhanced family leave
- Optional tax-free childcare schemes
- Dress down Fridays
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