Exams Assistant

New Collaborative Learning Trust; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Technology scheme

Staff wellbeing charter

Professional training access

Job summary

New College Pontefract is seeking an Exams Assistant to join the Trust Exams Team, supporting in exam-related matters to ensure a high-quality exams service. A willingness to work flexibly and strong organisational and people skills are essential.

Join a supportive team at a college with strong Ofsted ratings and a focus on student development, as part of the New Collaborative Learning Trust.

Qualifications

• The Exams Assistant will support exam-related matters and work with the Trust Exams Team to provide a high-quality exams service.
• A willingness to work flexibly is essential, as are strong organisational, communication, and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Support in exam-related matters as part of the Trust Exams Team.
• Contribute to a high-quality, efficient exams service at New College Pontefract site.
• Demonstrate flexibility and strong organisational and communication skills.

Job description

Salary: Support Staff Salary Band E, Scale Points 6-9, £19,646 - £20,616 (FTE £25,558 - £26,818)

Contract Type: Part-Time (32 hours per week), Term Time only (40 weeks per year)

Contract Term: Permanent

Dates

Closing Date: Monday 9th November

Interview Date: Monday 16th November

Start Date: Monday 4th January

About this Opportunity

An Exciting Opportunity to Join an Outstanding Team!

The Exams Assistant will work as part of the Trust Exams Team, supporting in exam related matters for the New College Pontefract site, in order to provide a high quality, efficient, and effective exams service. A willingness to work flexibly is essential, as are strong organisational, communication, and people skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join our dynamic and welcoming team at the forefront of the sector, and to make a real difference to the education and aspirations of the young people in the local community. New College Pontefract delivers primarily A Level provision, alongside a range of Applied General qualifications and GCSE Maths and English.

New College is an outstanding place to work and study, regularly near the top of UK sixth form college results tables and awarded outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in 2023. The personal development of students is as important to the college as their academic journey and every member of staff plays their part to make this happen. With over 2500 students, New College Pontefract is the founding member of the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT).

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service. The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.

Why Work for Us?

• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards – these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
• Access to high quality professional training, in-house and externally, to support your professional development
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
• A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.