Exam Access Team Leader

Exeter College; Exeter; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Pension scheme

Employee counselling

Discounts

Electric car scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Exeter College in Exeter seeks an experienced Assessments Officer to lead a highly capable team of assessors delivering exam access arrangements. You will ensure accurate screening, liaising with schools and parents, and maintaining JCQ compliance across the Exeter & North Devon Group.

The role requires strong communication, proactive organisation and a passion for supporting students, with a focus on training staff and sharing expertise across the college.

Qualifications

• Essential Level 7 Assessor Award.
• Experience assessing students for exam access arrangements.
• Proven leadership of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Assessors across Exeter & North Devon Group.
• Screen and assess students for exam access needs, liaising with schools and parents.
• Keep up to date with changes to JCQ regulations and implement them.
• Manage student referrals and support teaching staff with exam arrangements.
• Deliver training and share expertise with staff across the college.
• Involved in college life activities such as open events, invigilation and campus presence.

Skills

Leadership

IT skills

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Education

Level 7 Assessor Award

Job description

Job Description and Person Specification

Are you experienced in assessing students for exam arrangements and ready to lead a fantastic, highly experienced 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...

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.

Please note, t his role is Exeter based but you will be supervising teams across the Exeter & North Devon Group

You'll need to be…

qualified with a Level 7 Assessor Award (this is essential)

proactive, organised and methodical

passionate about supporting students

experienced at assessing students for exam access arrangements

a great communicator with excellent IT skills

thorough and meticulous, with a real eye for detail

*£2,000 retention payment (£1,000 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.

Closing date: midnight on Sunday 18th October at midnight

Interviews will be held in Exeter; date TBC

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

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