Exams Coordinator

Priestly College are looking for an enthusiastic Exams Coordinator to support the Examinations Officer in the organisation and administration of all external examinations and assessments. They will play a key role in setting up internal assessment events such as “Mock Week”.

Contractual Terms: NJC Terms and Conditions for Support Staff in Sixth Form Colleges

Working Arrangements: Full-time, 37 hours per week. Full year

Start Date: As soon as possible, following successful pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check (or a check against the DBS Update Service)

Salary: Point 5-8 on the NJC Support Staff pay scale i.e. £22,736 to £24,010 pa

Pension Scheme: Local Government Pension Scheme Application

Deadline: 12 noon Monday 5 August 2024

Interviews: Will be held as soon as possible

following the closing date If you have any queries or feel you do not have all

the information you need to apply for the post, please contact the HR

Department hr@priestley.ac.uk or telephone 01925 624460

Responsible to: The Examinations Officer

Key Tasks

• To ensure compliance with all examinations policies, systems, procedures and external Awarding Body regulations, ensuring regular review and update.
• To process student examination entries and ensure candidates are entered for appropriate examinations
• To liaise with the Access Arrangement Assessor to implement examination access arrangements and reasonable adjustments for eligible candidates
• To assist/administer the processing of Mock examinations
• To assist with the organisation and running of examination results days and post results queries and requests.
• Ensure effective management (including reviews & training) and coordination of invigilators, rooms, scripts, exam papers etc. and ensure contingencies are in place to cover accidents or emergencies.
• To work closely with the MIS team and with curriculum staff to ensure the examination entries and qualification registrations match enrolments.
• To co-ordinate requests for resits and ensure appropriate fees are collected from students
• To work with the Examinations Officer towards continuous improvement of the examination system
• To provide a flexible and pro-active service that is responsive to the changing needs of the College and all stakeholders.
• To attend training events to develop the post and keep updated with JCQ and Awarding Body regulations.
• To provide seasonal and ‘pinch point’ support to the MIS team
• To provide general administration support to other Business Support functions within College
• To participate in College staff development sessions

Other Tasks

To carry out all other duties which are in accordance with the purpose and grade of the post, as agreed with the Business and Operations Manager

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment

Person Specification

• All Staff must make a positive contribution to:
• The College’s Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity practices
• The pursuit of excellence and the highest standards of quality in all aspects of College life
• Their own professional development, in accordance with the needs of the College
• Priestley College’s Mission Statement

Safeguarding

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

If you have any queries or feel you do not have all the

information you need to apply for the post, please contact the HR Department

hr@priestley.ac.uk or telephone 01925 624460

To apply please go to https://www.priestley.ac.uk/job-vacancies/

At The Challenge Academy Trust we want to embed a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. Our staff workload, wellbeing and benefits offer demonstrates our commitment to ensure we can:

• Provide a workload that is fair and reasonable.
• Foster an environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted.
• Develop employee’s personal and professional skills & knowledge continuously throughout their careers.
• Provide structured routes for career progression
• Reward people fairly with transparent and appropriate pay and conditions of service alongside additional benefits.