Ielts Administrator - Oxford, United Kingdom - Kings Education

Kings Education
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:
IELTS Administrator


Contract:
Fixed term starting December 22 until end of October 23


Location:
Kings Oxford


Reports to:
IELTS Manager


Hours of work:21 hours per week working Monday, Thursday and Fridays on non-testing weeks and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday on testing weeks. During testing weeks and periods of absence and holiday an element of flexibility is needed on working hours and days are needed. Standard hours 9am-4:30pm with 30 minutes break. On testing weeks Friday hours around testing needs


Salary:

Annual salary range FTE is £23,000 to £25,000 per annum which equates to £13,800 to £15,000 based on working 21 hours per week.

Paid in monthly instalments


Annual Holiday Entitlement:

You are entitled to 25 days plus bank holidays pro rata for part time, of which, up to 3 days must be reserved for the Christmas closure period.

Holidays are agreed through the standard holiday procedure


Role Description
IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is jointly owned by The British Council;


IDP:
IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment.

The test is designed to assess the language ability of people who want to study or work where English is the language of communication.

Kings Oxford IELTS Test Centre is a provider of the IELTS test.

It is the role of the IELTS Administrator to support IELTS Manager in ensuring the British Council's regulatory framework is fulfilled at all times as well as to participate in regular audits.


The IELTS Administrator assists the IELTS Manager with the overall administration of the IELTS test and contributes to all processes relating to test delivery while maintaining the security of the IELTS test at all times.


Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Maintain stock control of test materials
  • Assist the IELTS Manager to maintain correct records for all IELTS staff
  • Participate in internal and British Council led audits
  • Set up speaking sessions and assist with speaking tests apportionment
  • Assist with packing and unpacking test materials before and after the test
  • Assist in the supervision of the speaking test sessions, including the setup of the registration rooms, IT equipment and test rooms
  • Download speaking tests from the digital recorders and rename files
  • Oversee all aspects of the main test delivery on Saturday and ensure all invigilators tasks are performed to the correct standard
  • Enter and confirm test scores
  • Arrange double marking
  • Generate, sign, stamp and post Test Report Forms (TRFs)
  • Process requests for additional TRFs and Enquiry on Results
  • General office duties (filing, photocopying, shredding) as required
  • Cover Senior Administrator duties in their absence
  • N.B. You may be required to cover duties not listed within this job description

Person Specification

  • Kings Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment._

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:


Professional attributes:


  • Strong IT skills
  • Personable telephone manner
  • The ability to work meticulously with confidential data and to enjoy the precision and detail involved
  • Excellent organisational skills with particular emphasis on attention to detail
  • Fluent spoken and written English

Personal attributes:


  • The ability to work calmly under pressure. IELTS test administration is driven by deadlines
  • The ability to work flexibly as part of a small team
  • Previous experience of working in an educational setting

Formal qualifications:


  • Full training will be provided

Type of contract:
Fixed term maternity cover contract


Anticipated start date:
December 22


Applications should be made by:
As soon as possible


Interviews will commence on:
Early November 22


Successful appointment will be dependent upon:

  • Enhanced DBS check
  • Confirmation of right to work in the UK
  • Satisfactory references (including confirmation of no child safeguarding concerns)
  • Kings is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process._
  • It is Kings Education's policy not to communicate further with applicants other than those who are shortlisted for a position._

Kings Mission Statement

At Kings, our mission is to provide a general and linguistic education for young people from all over the world intent on studying in an Anglophone environment — developing and nurturing every student to help them achieve personal growth, personal achievement and the best learning outcome for their individual circumstances, ability and needs. We strive to create life-changing and long-lasting memories, and to help our students make ambitious, well-informed and broad-minded choices about the way they lead their future lives.

Job Type:
Part-time


Salary:
£23,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

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