Access Arrangements Coordinator

ST BRENDAN'S SIXTH FORM COLLEGE; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

St Brendan's Sixth Form College is seeking an organised Access Arrangements Coordinator on a fixed-term maternity cover basis (0.8 FTE). You will oversee exam access arrangements across the College, gather evidence, maintain records and advise colleagues and students throughout the examination cycle.

The role requires coordinating arrangements, understanding SEND, handling multiple priorities, and maintaining confidentiality with sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating access arrangements.
• Understanding of SEND and reasonable adjustments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidential handling of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate exam access arrangements for students with identified needs.
• Maintain accurate records and databases.
• Support staff with referrals and evidence gathering.
• Process applications and ensure compliance with JCQ and awarding body requirements.
• Liaise with students, families, schools, professionals and external agencies.
• Provide guidance and support on access arrangements across the College.

Skills

Access arrangements coordination

SEND provision

Student support services

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Fixed Term Maternity Cover from 30th November 2026 until 10th October 2027 | 0.8 FTE

Help students access examinations fairly. Coordinate essential support. Make a positive difference to student success.

St Brendan's Sixth Form College is seeking an organised, proactive and student-focused Access Arrangements Coordinator to join our Inclusive Learning team on a fixed-term maternity cover basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting students with special educational needs, disabilities, medical conditions and other barriers to accessing examinations. Working closely with students, staff, parents, awarding bodies and the Exams team, you will ensure that approved exam access arrangements are implemented effectively, accurately and in full compliance with JCQ regulations.

About the Role

As Access Arrangements Coordinator, you will oversee the administration and coordination of exam access arrangements across the College. You will gather and manage evidence, maintain accurate records, process applications and provide advice and guidance to colleagues and students throughout the examination cycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating exam access arrangements for students with identified needs
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and databases
• Supporting staff with referrals and evidence gathering
• Processing applications and ensuring compliance with JCQ and awarding body requirements
• Working closely with the Exams team to ensure arrangements are implemented effectively
• Liaising with students, families, schools, professionals and external agencies
• Providing guidance and support on access arrangements across the College

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for a highly organised individual with experience of coordinating or administering access arrangements, SEND provision or related student support services.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of administering and coordinating access arrangements
• Have a good understanding of SEND and reasonable adjustments
• Be able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Work accurately and confidentially with sensitive information
• Be proactive, solution-focused and committed to supporting student success
• Build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders

Why Choose St Brendan's?

At St Brendan's, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where both students and staff can thrive.

As part of our Inclusive Learning team, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on students' educational experience
• A strong commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and continuous improvement
• The opportunity to work in a successful specialist sixth form college that puts students at the heart of everything it does

Inclusion and Safeguarding

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references and safeguarding procedures in line with statutory guidance.

The job description for the role is attached and should be reviewed before submitting an application.

We reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint before the closing date and may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

We strive to be representative of the community we serve and know that diverse talent builds a better College and provides an enhanced experience for our students. We’re committed to building an organisation where everyone is welcome, supported and able to thrive.

Equality and diversity are fundamental to our core beliefs and values. That’s why we welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socio-economic classes, religions, disabilities and ages in everything we do.

We are values-driven and our vision is to provide an inclusive, aspirational and academic education for all our students, so that all of them will learn, thrive and lead successful lives.

The safeguarding of all students is paramount and this approach is embedded into everything we do. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In line with Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines and having regard to all relevant guidance, any offer of employment will be subject to a comprehensive checking process including satisfactory references from current and previous employers, DBS Enhanced Disclosure and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates.