Educational Assessment Coordinator

Hull College; Hull and East Yorkshire; Vor Ort; GBP 38.000 - 40.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

On-site parking

On-site facilities (café andrestaurant

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Staff discounts via benefits platform

Zusammenfassung

Hull College is seeking an Educational Assessment Coordinator on a fixed-term contract until 31 July 2026. The role involves carrying out assessments for exam arrangements, coordinating access arrangements across departments, and conducting psychometric testing.

You will support staff and learners with assistive technologies, ensure JCQ compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement in teaching, learning and assessment.

Qualifikationen

• Post-graduate Level 7 qualification with ability to carry out specialist psychometric testing and interpret results.
• Qualified to teach and make recommendations for post-16 learners with learning difficulties/SpLD.
• Thorough understanding of JCQ rules for Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments.

Aufgaben

• Carry out national standardised tests for reading accuracy, comprehension, speed and spelling; include writing speed and memory.
• Carry out tests for visual stress and advise on assistive technology use.
• Coordinate exam access arrangements across college campuses and sites.
• Lead EAA processes, gather tutor evidence, and attend Learner Identification of Need meetings.
• Coordinate EAA processes with external assessors, Learning Assistants and tutors to ensure quality measures.
• Work with examinations department, MIS and Learner Services to meet deadlines and provide reader/scribe support where needed.
• Gather enrolment information from students, parents, schools and external agencies regarding EAA needs.
• Promote assistive technology use and identify Access Arrangements in line with Equality Act 2010.

Kenntnisse

Psychometric testing

Education experience

Educational assessments

Ausbildung

Post-graduate Level 7 qualification

Qualified to teach (post-16, learning difficulties/SpLD)

Jobbeschreibung

Educational Assessment Coordinator – Fixed Term until 31st July 2026

Hull | 24 hours per week | 36 weeks per year

£38,111 - £40,052 per annum (Actual Salary £22,252.58 - £23,385.91)

About The Role

To carry out assessments for potential exam arrangements, complete necessary paperwork in line with JCQ regulations and coordinate access arragements across all departments. To carry out screening and visual stress assessments and make recommendations for support strategies.

Why Join Hull College?

At Hull College, we are committed to delivering exceptional education and training that transforms lives. As a Educational Assessment Coordinator, you will join a values-driven organisation where quality, collaboration and continuous improvement sit at the heart of everything we do.

You will play a vital role in shaping outstanding teaching, learning and assessment across the College, supporting staff to be the very best they can be and ensuring our learners receive an exceptional experience.

Competitive Rewards & Work-Life Balance

• Generous pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate

Professional Growth & Development

• Strong commitment to CPD, training and leadership development
• Opportunities to shape new curriculum provision and influence strategic direction
• Access to professional memberships, industry networks and specialist development

Wellbeing & Support

• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• A supportive, collaborative leadership culture
• On-site wellbeing, pastoral and inclusion support teams

Staff Benefits & Perks

• Free on-site parking
• On-site facilities including café and restaurant
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Staff discounts via our internal benefits platform

Make a Real Impact

As Educational Assessment Coordinator, you will work closely with curriculum leaders, teachers and senior leaders to drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning and assessment. You will support, challenge and coach staff, ensuring high expectations are embedded and that quality processes deliver meaningful impact for learners.

You will:

• Carry out national standardised tests for reading accuracy, reading comprehension, reading speed and spelling; writing skills, including writing speed; speed of processing and short-term memory.
• Carry out tests for visual stress and guide students regarding the use of appropriate assistive technology.
• Coordinate exam access arrangements across all college campuses and sites including work-based provision.
• Take a lead role in coordinating the processes in place for EAA, gathering tutor evidence and attending Learner Identification of Need (LION) meetings.
• Coordinate the EAA process and work closely with any external EAA assessors, Learning Assistants and tutors to ensure that all quality measures are fully adhered to and necessary arrangements are put in place.
• Work closely with the examinations department, MIS and the Senior Administrator for Learner Services to ensure that deadlines are met and to meet the requirements for human support (e.g. reader/Scribe/Prompt) across all exams and timed assessments.
• Gather information during enrolment from students, parents, schools, and any external agencies in relation to applicants’ EAA needs.
• Promote the use of assistive technology and advise and guide staff and students in its use. Identify Access Arrangements which might assist candidates in examinations and assessments in line with the Equality Act 2010.

About You

You will be an experienced and credible education professional with:

• To have completed post-graduate training to Level 7 and be able to carry out specialist psychometric testing and interpret the results
• Hold an appropriate qualification to teach and make recommendations for post-16 learners with learning difficulties and/or SpLD.
• Have a thorough understanding of the statutory requirements for eligibility for access arrangements as laid down in the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ): Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments.

Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of our safeguarding strategy and values.

This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and is subject to regulated activity.

Please note: This vacancy may close early depending on the volume of applications received.