Senior Examinations Administrator (Second in Department)
Ashton Sixth Form College
Tameside, Manchester
- New
- Salary:
- Support Staff Scale - Grade 7 SSPS 15-18, £29,346 - £32,259 (Pro Rata)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 30 September 2024
Job overview
Senior Examinations Administrator (Second in Department)
Permanent, Term time, plus 5 weeks – 36 hours a week
Support Staff Scale - Grade 7 SSPS 15-18, £29,346 - £32,259 (Pro Rata)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join the Ashton Sixth Form College busy and highly regarded Examinations Department.
The Exams Department is at the heart of all college assessment, organising and implementing both internal and external examinations and controlled assessments across a range of programmes and cohorts, including A Level, BTEC, NCFE/Cache, T level, GCSE and adult education courses. This is a hugely successful team which is hard working, meticulous, supportive and innovative – offering a high level of service and care to all stakeholders.
The post-holder will work closely with the Examinations Manager to plan and oversee all internal and external examinations and assessments within the busy annual calendar. Excellent planning skills and attention to detail are essential, to ensure that assessments run smoothly and meet all the requirements of JCQ and awarding bodies. Excellent communication skills are essential; for communicating examinations-related information to students, parents, staff and other key parties.
This post would be ideal for an experienced Examinations Officer looking to move into leadership, or an established Examinations Manager who is working in a smaller centre or school, but wishes to broaden their experience of leadership through working with a larger team or experience a wider range of assessments. There are four other members of the department as well as a large team of invigilators.
· Closing Date: Monday 30th September 12 noon
· Interview Date: Monday 7th October (between 9am and 12pm)
To apply online, please visit Work For Us - Stamford Park Trust - Excellence & Ambition For All
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Human Resources department on 0161 330 2330.
Due to the volume of applications for posts, it is not possible to respond to unsuccessful candidates at the shortlisting stage.
Ashton Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The college is an equal opportunities employer.
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About Ashton Sixth Form College
- Ashton Sixth Form College
- Darnton Road, Ashton-under-Lyne
- Lancashire
- OL6 9RL
- United Kingdom
Ashton Sixth Form College is the leading provider of 16-18 education in the area. The college is located in Tameside, Greater Manchester and supports around 2,000+ students on A-Level and vocational programmes. The college also offers a number of Adult and Higher Education courses.
Over the past three years, Ashton has been ranked in the top 25% of colleges nationally. The DfE performance tables have also placed Ashton as the top college in the borough for the fourth year running (DfE, 2020).
The college community at Ashton is vitally important. Students have access to an extensive range of opportunities, trips, visits, guest speakers and support, to ensure that they are able to make informed decisions about their futures.
The college’s history at the Darnton Road site dates back to 1928 and since then, the campus has been transformed, making way for the latest technology and state-of-the-art facilities.
Centre Principal
Lisa Richards
Our Vision
Transforming lives through learning
Our Mission
- To engender a love of learning through an excellent standard of teaching and learning for all
- To lay the foundations for career success
- To promote well-being and inspire students and staff to lead fulfilling lives
Our Strategic Aims
- To achieve excellence in all aspects of our work
- To deliver relevant and coherent 16-19 study programmes which meet the needs of students and the wider community
- To deliver a relevant adult and Higher Education curriculum which meets the needs of students and the wider community
- To enhance the well-being of students and staff
- To secure a sustainable and successful future for the college
Ofsted report
In 2020, Ofsted judged the college as 'Outstanding' in all areas. Highlights from the Ofsted report include:
"Students are exceptionally polite, self-assured, respectful and resourceful. They enjoy their studies, take pride in their work and have an overwhelmingly positive attitude towards their learning."
"Staff accurately identify and meet the support needs of students with high needs. As a result, students develop their independence over time, which improves their life chances"
"Students enjoy an extremely well-planned curriculum that teaches them much more than the knowledge they need to pass their qualifications."
"Staff help students to achieve high grades and produce work to a consistently high standard."
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