Exams Administrator / Access Arrangements Coordinator

AWD online; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established Academy Trust is seeking an Exams Administrator / Access Arrangements Coordinator in Hedge End, Southampton. This part-time role involves managing access arrangements for students with special educational needs and ensuring compliance with JCQ regulations. Ideal candidates will possess excellent administrative and interpersonal skills, with experience in an educational setting being highly desirable. This position offers competitive benefits including a public sector pension scheme.

Benefits

Friendly and sociable colleagues

Free on-site car park

Staff membership rates to a modern on-site Leisure Centre

Good transport links

Enrolment in a public sector pension scheme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting, especially within a SEND or exams department.
• Experience with access arrangements and JCQ regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the access arrangements process for students with SEND.
• Ensure compliance with JCQ regulations.
• Liaise with stakeholders to communicate access arrangements.

Skills

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Google Mail/Documents

Education

L5 SpLD qualification

Job description

Overview

Exams Administrator / Access Arrangements Coordinator with excellent administrative, interpersonal and organisational skills is required to join a well-established Academy Trust based in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire.

SALARY: £27,779.00 per annum FTE (Grade D) / Actual Annual Salary £19,318 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire (SO30)

JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent (term time only)

WORKING HOURS: 30 hours per week - times and days to be agreed at interview (term time only - 39 weeks)

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Exams Administrator / Access Arrangements Coordinator with excellent administrative, interpersonal and organisation skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines.

Working as an Exams Administrator / Access Arrangements Coordinator you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the process of providing exam adjustments for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

As the Exams Administrator / Access Arrangements Coordinator you will ensure compliance with the regulations set by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) are met. This role is crucial in ensuring that students receive the support they need to demonstrate their abilities fairly in exams.

DUTIES

• Administration & Management: You will manage the entire access arrangements process, from initial referrals and screenings to the final submission of applications. This involves organising and maintaining meticulous student records and files, ensuring all necessary evidence is collected and stored securely for potential JCQ inspections.
• Assessment & Identification: Identify students who may need access arrangements. This can involve liaising with teachers, parents and students, as well as conducting assessments (e.g., for reading speed or comprehension).
• Liaison & Communication: Act as the main point of contact for all stakeholders regarding access arrangements. This includes communicating with students and their parents, providing guidance to teaching staff on the "normal way of working" for students, and working closely with the school's exams officer and SENCO to ensure a smooth process.
• Compliance & Training: Ensure all applications and procedures adhere to JCQ regulations and relevant legislation (e.g., Equality Act 2010). You may also provide training to other staff members, like invigilators, readers or scribes, on how to correctly facilitate these arrangements.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent administrative, interpersonal and organisational skills are essential
• Computer literate with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Google Mail/Documents
• Experience in an educational setting, especially within a SEND or exams department, is highly desirable
• Experience with access arrangements and JCQ regulations is a significant advantage
• L5 SpLD qualification is desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with a wide range of people. Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines, particularly during exam periods, is crucial

BENEFITS

• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• Free on-site car park
• Staff membership rates to a modern on-site Leisure Centre
• Good transport links
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s Largest public sector pension schemes
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice

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JOB REF: AWDO-P13884

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