Exams and Exams Access Arrangements Administrator - Manchester, United Kingdom - Loreto College

Loreto College
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Job Title:
Exams and Exams Access Arrangements Administrator


Location:
Hulme, Manchester


Salary:
£21,273 - £22,584 per annum


Job Type:
Full Time, Permanent


The College is located in Hulme a mile south of the centre of Manchester and very close to Manchester University and Manchester Metropolitan University, with excellent transport links.

It is one of the largest Sixth Form Colleges in the country and ratedas Outstanding at the last Ofsted Inspection.


About the role:


To support the management of the examinations service, ensuring that there is a systematic approach to the administration of examinations and that the service meets quality standards.


Main Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Work alongside the specialist assessor to ensure that the JCQ AARA guidelines are followed and students are supported appropriately in their exams.
  • To contact schools for information on students who have disclosed previous access arrangements and keep school contact database updated
  • To gather and collate access arrangement evidence for students. Including, teacher evidence, specialist medical evidence, and completion of relevant forms.
  • Working with students, teachers, HOH, and HOD to ensure centre based evidence is provided in a timely fashion
  • Managing appointment booking for students requiring access arrangement investigation
  • Support the logistics of exams with access arrangements, including organising staff and rooms where appropriate
  • To update tracking spreadsheets and ensure student files are accurate and compliant with the JCQ.
  • To support the preparation, organisation and supervision of these examinations in accordance with the exam regulations laid down by all the examination boards.
  • To organise the formal issue of certificates to students at the presentation event.
  • To ensure examination papers, scripts and assessments are held securely and dispatched in examinations and to exam boards according to the exam board regulations.
  • To maintain an efficient filing system associated with all aspects of examinations.
  • To invigilate examinations where appropriate
  • To assist the CIS department with data inputting as required.
  • To work as an effective member of the whole college administration team.
  • Carry out such other duties as may reasonably be allocated by the Principal, or his designates or the Office Manager to enhance the work of the college.

Essential Experience:

  • Experience in an administrative role
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills
  • Ability to prioritise and multitask
  • Ability to manage own workload
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • A keen interest in and knowledge of assistive technology for students with disabilities
  • Ability to train young people in the use of technology
  • A clear understanding of developments in post16 education
  • High level of literacy/communication skills
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent, or substantial relevant experience that demonstrates a high order of literacy, numeracy and analytical skills
  • Positive and Enthusiastic
  • Smart in appearance and manner
  • Ability to work outside normal office hours on occasions
  • In sympathy with the Catholic ethos of the College, including a commitment to cooperation and helpfulness and a concern for the wellbeing of others
  • A willingness to show flexibility in working arrangements in terms of duties and working patterns to meet emergencies and changes circumstances
  • Committed to Equality and Diversity
  • Enhanced DBS Clearance
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