Exams Coordinator
Priestley College
Warrington
- New
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Point 5-8 on the NJC Support Staff pay scale i.e. £22,736 to £24,010 pa
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 August 2024
Job overview
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 19 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 examination 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.
Attached documents
About Priestley College
Priestley College is a founder member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) which currently consists of 9 schools and the College, working together to deliver a cohesive education pathway from primary through to sixth form.
We are an inclusive college with a consistent record of high achievement. We offer around 70 A-Level and Vocational courses and we are a college of several firsts.
The quality of education we provide in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths was recognised when we became the first dedicated sixth form in the country to receive STEM-assured status.
In September 2020, Priestley was chosen to be among the first tranche of colleges to provide T-Levels. In the same year our rugby academy became the first in the UK to receive ‘dual status’ as both boys and girls were excelling.
In its most recent OFSTED report the College was praised by inspectors who said ‘teachers ensure students develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in their qualifications and in their working life’.
In 2021 Priestley retained its matrix accreditation after an inspection found the quality of advice and guidance it provided met the internationally-recognised standard.
There are now over 2000 students at Priestley with the latest investment a £1.5M technology centre that boasts more than 200 computers. The Crescent Building has also been extended to provide extra café and study space whilst the Performing Arts facilities have been modernised. More than £15M has been invested in the campus since 1999 on projects including the Learning Resource Centre and an all-weather sports pitch.
Priestley’s growth in numbers has also gone hand in hand with increasing the range and scope of provision as well as significant improvements in quality.
By responding to student demand and national curriculum development, we have been able to broaden the choice by offering new curriculum lines.
Priestley is not a college that stands still. All tutors and staff constantly look for ways to improve in order to make the biggest difference to the highest number of young people.
The College’s goal will always be to inspire, challenge and support its students to ensure they reach their full potential.
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