Examinations Assistant

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 24,454 - 25,021; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

24 days annual leave rising to 30

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and development budget

Staff parking

Health‑related benefits

On-site restaurant facilities

Job summary

Newcastle College is seeking an Examinations Assistant on a part-time, permanent basis (18.5 hours per week). Salary: £24,454 - £25,021 per annum.

You will undertake all areas of examination administration and develop an understanding of the College Exams System (ProSolution) to prepare exam files for Awarding Bodies. You will communicate with Examination Boards, staff, candidates and invigilators; organise arrangements for exams including invigilation, timetables, access arrangements and clash

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a good telephone manner.
• Flexibility to provide cover for peak periods, including some unsocial hours (early morning and evening).
• Previous experience of information systems used within an educational setting and examination administration (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Undertake all areas of examination administration.
• Develop an understanding of the College Exams System (ProSolution) and produce exam files to be sent to and received from Awarding Bodies.
• Communicate with Examination Boards, staff, candidates and invigilators.
• Organise detailed arrangements for students to sit their exams, including invigilation, rooming, timetables, access arrangements and clash resolution.

Skills

Work under pressure

Excellent communication

Flexible cover

Exams/admin systems

Tools

ProSolution

Job description

Location

Newcastle College

Job Summary

Examinations Assistant – Part‑time, Permanent Position, 18.5 hours per week.

Salary: £24,454 - £25,021 per annum (NSUP3-NSUP5, actual £12,227 - £12,510 per annum).

Responsibilities

• Undertake all areas of examination administration.
• Develop an understanding of the College Exams System (ProSolution) and produce exam files to be sent to and received from Awarding Bodies.
• Communicate with Examination Boards, staff, candidates and invigilators.
• Organise detailed arrangements for students to sit their exams, including invigilation, rooming, timetables, access arrangements and clash resolution.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a good telephone manner.
• Flexibility to provide cover for peak periods, including some unsocial hours (early morning and evening).
• Previous experience of information systems used within an educational setting and examination administration (desirable).

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 24 days annual leave per year, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (pro rata).
• Cycle to Work Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Excellent training and development opportunities supported with a dedicated budget.
• Staff parking available.
• Health‑related benefits including a subsidised health scheme.
• On‑site restaurant facilities and free early‑morning coffee, tea and toast.