Deputy Exams Officer
Priestley College
Warrington
- £25,276 per year
- New
- Salary:
- Point 10 on the Support Staff pay scale i.e. £25,276 FTE
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 22 October 2024
Job overview
Deputy Exams Officer
Are you an organised and detail-oriented individual with a passion for education? Priestley College is looking for a dedicated Deputy Exams Officer to join our team and support the administration of external and internal examinations.
About Priestley College: Priestley College is part of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), offering a cohesive education pathway from primary to sixth form. We are a dynamic, inclusive college with a proven record of high achievement. With more than 70 A-Level, Vocational, and T-Level courses, our students consistently achieve a 99% or better pass rate at A-Level. We are also recognised as the first sixth form in the UK to achieve STEM-assured status. Our modern campus is home to over 2,000 students, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
About the Role: As the Deputy Examinations Officer, you will support the Examinations Officer in the organisation and administration of all external examinations and assessments. To play a key role in setting up internal assessment events such as ‘Mock Week’.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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 as required
- 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 general administration support to other Business Support functions within College
- To participate in College staff development sessions
- 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
Working Arrangements:
- Full-time, 37 hours per week. Full-year
- Start Date: As soon as possible after checks
Salary and Benefits:
- Point 10 on the Support Staff pay scale i.e. £25,276 FTE
Application Deadline: No later than 12pm 22/10/24
Interviews: Thursday 31st October
To apply, download the application form from our website, complete it electronically, and submit it via email to hr@priestley.ac.uk or post to our HR Department at Priestley College, Loushers Lane, Warrington, WA4 6RD.
Priestley College is an Equal Opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding children and young people. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate. We look forward to receiving your application!
For more information or assistance, contact the HR Department on 01925 624460 or via email at hr@priestley.ac.uk.
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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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