Examination Administrator

Cheshire College South & West; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Pension scheme

Annual leave up to 51 days

Staff awards

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cheshire College South & West is seeking a dynamic Examinations Administrator to join our busy Exams team at Ellesmere Port Campus. You will administer the processes of the Exams Department, prepare examination packs, and support the Exams Officers with uploads of assessments.

This permanent, full-time post (37 hours) offers a salary of £24,784 per annum, onsite facilities and development opportunities. For details, please email [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Develop positive working relationships across the organisation and with external links.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• GCSE Maths & English C (4/5) qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Administer the processes of the Exams Department.
• Produce examination packs including seating plans and cover sheets.
• Support Exams Officers with uploads of assessments.
• Organise and run specific examinations, including booking invigilators and setting up rooms.

Skills

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths & English C

Job description

Examinations Administrator

Salary: £24,784 per annum

Position:37hours,Permanent

Location:Ellesmere Port Campus

About Cheshire College South & West

Cheshire College South & West is dedicated to delivering outstanding education and training to our diverse community. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, supportive, and innovative environment for both staff and students. As part of our commitment to excellence, we are seeking an Examinations Administrator.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Examinations Administrator to join our busy team. This is an excellent opportunity for an adaptable individual to make a difference in the provision of a quality support service for learners and staff. Experience in an exams team would be beneficial, however if you can demonstrate exceptional administrative skills, resilience and the willingness to communicate closely with a wider team to achieve goals, we would welcome your application.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer the processes of the Exams Department.
• Produce examination packs including seating plans, cover sheets.
• Support Exams Officers with the uploads of assessments.
• Take responsiblity for the organisation and running of specific examinations as determined by the Exams Officers, including - booking invigilators, setting up exam rooms, checking equiptment, supporting invigilation and checking and packing exam papers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrable experience of the ability to develop positive working relationships across an organisation and with external links.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• GCSE Maths & English C (4/5) qualification (or equivalent).

Benefits

• Access to world-class facilities
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email [e-mail].
• Equality and Diversity
• Information, Advice and Guidance
• Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
• Principles of Customer Service
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS)
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day (Pro rata for part time staff)
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.