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Exams Access Arrangements Co-Ordinator (Stamford College)

Job Overview

We are looking for a passionate, self-motivated individual to join the Team at Stamford College to identify, plan and implement Exam Access Arrangements including assessments in liaison with the Exams department and curriculum teams.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to allow them to communicate across a range or methods and levels, which will create effective team working for the successful candidate to develop and maintain good working relationships with others . The successful candidate will have a strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy at all times.

The main duties and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following areas:

  • Liaise with teaching, support and exams staff and all relevant agencies to ensure learners receive the appropriate support in exams
  • Maintain strong links with feeder schools to enable the collection of Form 8’s
  • Maintain relevant knowledge of specialist resources and software, legislation and best practice, and make recommendations as appropriate in relation to reasonable adjustment in exams
  • Attend regular JCQ updates and cascade to the team making amendments to EAA process as required
  • Ensure Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and requirements are appropriately adhered to and observed at all stages of the Exam Access Arrangements process
  • Ensure all students have individual evidence files as required for their EAA which align to the recommendations to exams, maintain and updating as necessary
  • Keep and share with line manager accurate exam access arrangement records
  • Ensure the appropriate arrangement of exam support for students with Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs).
  • Develop, maintain and promote links with external agencies and schools
  • Actively promote the provision available to current and potential learners
  • Work collaboratively with the College Wellbeing Team around exam arrangements needed for learner with mental health

Qualifications

Minimum of Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English Language and Maths) at Grade C/4 or above or other Level 2 equivalent qualifications are essential.

It is desirable for the candidate to hold a Level 3 qualification in a Learning Support/SEND qualification or related field.

Schedule

37 hours per week, all year round

Pension

22.3% employer contribution through Local Government Pension Scheme

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At IEG we are passionate about creating environments where can people can be themselves at work, where individuals are respected and valued for the differences they bring, where people fit together in effective teams, rather than seek to fit in. If, you think differently don’t let that be a barrier to applying for a role with us.

We thrive through embracing our differences including our culture, ethnicity, disability, gender, age, religion and sexual preference.

Our commitment is to reflect the diversity of the students we support in both our workforce and other stakeholders. Our goal is to create an environment where those we employ are supported whatever difference they bring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Normal working hours of 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 4.30pm Friday

Yes extensive free parking is available at all our locations.

Sponsorship and financial support to achieve Degree Level and Professional qualifications is available upon application.

We have an on-site nursery at our Peterborough Campus, and also offer childcare vouchers to support nursery fees here and at other locations.

Our generous holiday entitlement starting from 41 days of paid leave for full-time employees also hugely supports our working parents, and for some roles, term-time only contracts are available.

You will also find above-average occupational maternity and adoption benefits with up to 12 months off work, and access to paternity and shared parental leave scheme.

The Senior Leadership Team truly care for the wellbeing of staff and students and are actively involved in not only ensuring professional training is available, but that support for personal and professional problems is also accessible. Our free ‘Employee Assistance Programme’ offers access to a wide range of wellbeing resources and programmes including a counselling helpline if required.

Aside from delivering above-average generous holiday and pension benefits, we offer awards and vouchers, and encourage contribution to recognition schemes to ensure staff feel valued and appreciated.

Both locations offer impressive on-site gym and fitness suites, free-parking, well-stocked libraries, and a number of eateries including a Costa at Peterborough and a Starbucks at Stamford.

Peterborough College also has an on-site nursery rated ‘good’ by Ofsted.

Summary

Stamford College
Point 18, £22,315 per annum
Full-time, Permanent
30 days per year, plus bank holidays and discretionary days.
12/11/2023