Do you want to give students a real chance to succeed? Are you someone who can work with others through hardships to bring about the best outcome?
At AQA we believe that all students should have a chance to meet their potential in exams. So wherever possible we try to support in overcoming disadvantages, even if the unforeseen should happen, and that is why we have a team dedicated to finding solutions for students that cannot sit an exam in a conventional way.
We are looking for an empathetic and efficient administrator to join us during an influx in workload, who can support in enabling examination access arrangements for candidates or the process of special consideration. You will be responsible for supporting disadvantaged students during their GCSE or A-level exams by liaising with schools, students and parents by phone and email, about these issues.
Some circumstances can be distressing for those affected so it is really important that you can maintain a professional and compassionate approach, plus you will need to have the resilience to be comfortable dealing with potentially upsetting circumstances. Occasionally, there will also be times where you will need to manage expectations about what can be done to support students, which can be equally difficult and needs to be handled carefully.
As well as empathy and strong interpersonal skills, we will be looking for someone who:
1. can confidently ma...