Exam Access Team Leader

Exeter College; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Exeter is seeking a proactive team lead for their assessors to ensure students receive the necessary exam access arrangements. The ideal candidate will have experience in assessing exam access needs, strong organizational skills, and hold a Level 7 Assessor Award. Attractive benefits include a golden hello, generous holidays, and a comprehensive pension scheme.

Benefits

£2,000 golden hello

Generous holidays

Superb pension scheme

Free counselling

Discounted shopping and spa treatments

Access to electric cars and paddleboarding

Qualifications

• Experienced in assessing students for exam access arrangements.
• Proactive, organized, and methodical approach to tasks.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Assessors to provide exam access arrangements.
• Screen and assess students for exam access needs.
• Implement changes to JCQ regulations as needed.
• Manage student referrals for exam arrangements.
• Deliver training to staff regarding exam access.
• Support college events and assist with invigilation.

Skills

Detail orientation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Experience in assessing exam access

Proactivity

Education

Level 7 Assessor Award

Job description

Overview

Are you experienced in assessing students for exam arrangements and ready to lead a fantastic, highly experience team? Join a highly supportive and collaborative team where staff work closely together to ensure every student receives the access they need to succeed. If this sounds like you, then…

Responsibilities

• lead a team of Assessors who make students get the right exam access arrangements
• screen and assess students for exam access needs, liaising with schools and parents where need be
• keep up to date with changes to JCQ regulations and make sure they’re implemented
• manage student referrals and support teaching staff with exam arrangements
• delivering training and share your expertise with staff across the college
• Get involved in college life – whether it’s supporting open events, helping with invigilation, or simply being a friendly face around campus.

Qualifications

• thorough and meticulous, with a real eye for detail
• proactive, organised and methodical
• passionate about supporting students
• experienced at assessing students for exam access arrangements
• a great communicator with excellent IT skills
• qualified with a Level 7 Assessor Award

Benefits

*£2,000 golden hello payable at the end of year 1 and year 2. Must be employed in this role at Exeter College at the time of payment.

We’ll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme. You’ll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and paddleboarding.

Read more on our careers page.

Closing date: Midnight on the 4th November 2025

Interview date: 12th November 2025

*the paid holidays quoted include at least 7 Christmas closure days and 8 bank holidays

Keywords #SENCO #SENDCO #Exams Officer #Assessor