Legal Curriculum Lead

Job Reference: 2306298298-2
- Date Posted: 18 August 2025
- Recruiter: Zenith Advisory Partners
- Location: City, Liverpool
- Remote Working: Some remote working possible
- Salary: £32,000 to £35,000
- Bonus/Benefits: Benefits Package
- Sector: Marketing, Support / IAG
- Job Type: Permanent

**About The Company**
A well-established, leading provider of specialist training and apprenticeships exclusively for the UK legal sector.

They work with law firms across England, helping them utilise government funding (Levy & Co-investment) for programmes like Paralegal, Solicitor (SQE), CILEX, Conveyancing.

**About The Role**
As the Legal Curriculum Lead and Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) for Level 3 Paralegal and Level 6/7 Chartered Legal Executive (CLE) Apprenticeships, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality curriculums aligned with the apprenticeship standards.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will support the delivery team, to lead a team of Coaches/Tutors taking responsibility for managing workshop scheduling, conduct IQA quality assurance activities and monitor performance metrics such as pass rates and Qualification Achievement Rates (QAR).

This involves conducting regular IQA checks to verify portfolio quality, ensuring all Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSB) are evidenced, and collaborating with assessment organisations to meet regulatory deadlines. By fostering innovative teaching practices, building strong employer relationships, and maintaining the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) in compliance with Department for Education (DfE) and Ofsted requirements, you will drive Datalaw s mission to deliver exceptional legal education while aligning with the broader learner experience and quality assurance frameworks.

**Key Responsibilities Curriculum Development**
- Collaborate with the Head of Quality, Quality Manager, and Coach Manager to design and maintain robust curriculum aligned with the Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship and Level 6/7 Chartered Legal Executive Apprenticeship standards.
- Support the development and integration of innovative teaching resources, incorporating digital learning technologies to enhance apprentice engagement and outcomes across both apprenticeship levels.
- Contribute to the creation of training plans and off-the-job (OTJ) training schedules, ensuring apprentices meet Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSB) requirements for End-Point Assessment (EPA) for both Level 3 and Level 6/7 programmes.

**Teaching and Learning Excellence**
- Work with Coaches and Coaches/Tutors to promote excellent standards of behaviour, personal development, and professional skills among apprentices at both Level 3 and Level 6/7, fostering a culture of excellence.
- Support the Quality Manager in implementing quality assurance processes, including observations of teaching and learning, to maintain high standards and ensure consistency across delivery for both programmes.

**Delivery Team Support and Management**
- Support the Coach Manager in leading a team of Coaches/Tutors, ensuring effective workshop scheduling, curriculum delivery, timely learner achievement and support professional development to drive quality delivery.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to Coaches/Coaches/Tutors to ensure consistency in teaching practices, alignment with curriculum goals, and adherence to quality assurance standards for both levels.
- Oversee timely entry to EPA by coordinating with Coaches/Tutors to monitor apprentice progress, conducting regular Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) checks to verify the quality and completeness of learner portfolios, ensuring all Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSB) are evidenced in accordance with apprenticeship standards.
- Collaborate with assessment organisations to ensure compliance with regulatory deadlines for seamless EPA submissions.
- Take ownership of providing coaches and Coaches/Tutors with up-to-date information through regular briefings, training sessions, and resources to maintain alignment with evolving standards and support consistent programme delivery.

**Performance Monitoring and Compliance**
- Track and analyse Level 3/6/7 Paralegal assessment pass rates, QAR, and other key performance indicators, reporting findings to the Quality Manager/Head of Quality to inform strategies for enhancing outcomes.
- Support the maintenance of up-to-date QAR and QIP in line with DfE, Ofsted, and CILEX requirements, ensuring compliance with regulatory and funding standards for both programmes.
- Lead on apprenticeship quality assurance activities, including conducting internal quality assurance (IQA) checks, sampling apprentice work, and verifying assessment decisions to ensure compliance Level 3/6/7 awarding body standards.
- Liaise with CILEX, and other relevant bodies to maintain evidence of robust quality assurance processes and curriculum alignment for both apprenticeship levels.

**Stakeholder Engagement**
- Build and maintain strong