Exams Officer - Nelson, United Kingdom - Nelson and Colne College Group

Nelson and Colne College Group

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Nelson, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Exams Officer

Salary:
Up to £24,688.34 per annum, depending on experience

Hours:37 per week

Contract Type:
Permanent

Site:
Nelson & Colne College

Closing date:
Midnight - Saturday 25th March 2023

Interview date:

TBC
- 'Would you like to be part of an Outstanding College and a team that aims to create the extraordinary?'_

Our Organisation

Nelson and Colne College Group is a beacon for educational excellence, made up of a family of colleges - Nelson & Colne College, Lancashire Adult Learning & Accrington & Rossendale College.

Our College Group is now the only Further Education college in Lancashire to be graded as 'Outstanding' under the new Ofsted inspection framework.

Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, employer training and adult learning provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels.

The Exciting Role
We know that the role of Exams Officer has been seen as one associated with lone working.

This is certainly not the case at Nelson Group We are based over 3 sites with an established Exam Officer, Team Leader, Exam Coordinators and Assistants.

Lots of support will be given to help, whether you are interested in stepping up to the role of Officer from Assistant or if you are already an Officer and looking for a change.

If you are a people-person who loves the rewarding challenge working within a busy Exam Office, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Be Doing:

Ensure compliance and Quality Processes are met in supporting the timely allocation and completion of task relating to all aspects of Exams (including, but not exclusively):
Student registrations, examination entries and claims, ensuring secure storage of question papers, coursework and examination scripts in accordance with board regulations (including in between sites)
Liaising with Awarding Bodies
Liaising with external examiners, inspectors and assessors
Supporting the Exam Team Leader in the planning of exam activities and series
Coordination of exam clashes and access arrangements for students
Coordination of post results service
Organisation of examination sessions including exam timetable preparation and rooming, for internal and external exams
Receipt and processing of results to students and staff and onto the EBS system
Receipt, processing and distribution of certificates
Support the Exams Team Leader in the organisation, coordination and administration of the exam's functions relating to all college provision (to include apprenticeship, vocational, T Levels, A level/GCSE and Lancashire Adult Learning (LAL)
Support the Exams Team Leader to develop and sustain excellent working relationships with curriculum and cross college areas enabling the delivery of an effective and quality service across the organisation
Support the Exams Team Leader in working collaboratively with the Quality Unit to ensure compliance and quality assured processes are in place, including adhering to all Awarding Body and external organisation regulations and deadlines.

What We Are Looking For:

Level 3 qualification or higher or demonstrable relevant experience working in an Exam Office or similar
4 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at Grade C or above (or relevant knowledge and experience to demonstrate this level of understanding)
Good diverse working knowledge of various Awarding Body processes (e.g. NCFE, AQA, City and Guilds, Pearson)
Demonstrable experience of coordinating or assisting in the coordination and administrating largescale exams (including A level and GCSE) ensuring compliance and accuracy
The ability to work under pressure and meet competing deadlines

What We Offer in Return:

Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave allowance including a twoweek closure over the Christmas period
A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
Fantastic family friendly policies
Free onsite parking on all College sites