Description
🎓Exams Team Leader
📍 Balliol Road Campus, Bootle
🕓 Full-Time, Permanent
💷 £28,836 - £30,696
🌴 40 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
💼 Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
🎁 Access to Medicash and a wide range of staff benefits
Join an Outstanding Team
At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.
Role
Are you passionate about ensuring the smooth and compliant delivery of examinations in an educational setting? Do you have experience leading teams and managing Access Arrangements? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our MIS and Exams department as an Exams Team Leader.
As the Exams Team Leader, you will support the Examinations and Assessments Manager in overseeing all examination activities across the College. You will lead on Access Arrangements, direct and support the Exams Team, and deputise for the Manager during absences. This is a key role in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of our exams processes.
Interested candidates are advised to apply early as the vacancy will close once the right candidate is found.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage Access Arrangements in line with JCQ regulations.
* Direct and support Exams Team members to ensure deadlines are met.
* Deputise for the Examinations Manager, including during inspections and stakeholder meetings.
* Maintain and develop systems for efficient exams administration.
* Act as a key contact for staff and students regarding exams.
* Ensure compliance with JCQ and awarding body regulations.
* Oversee secure preparation and distribution of exam materials.
* Support and train invigilators.
* Conduct internal audits and spot checks.
Criteria
* A relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.
* Experience applying for Access Arrangements and understanding JCQ regulations.
* Strong administrative, organisational, and communication skills.
* Ability to lead, train, and support team members.
* Experience using MIS systems, particularly ProSolution, is desirable.
Please see the person specification for the full criteria
Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College
Why Join Hugh Baird College?
When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you:
Generous holiday allowance
Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.
Medicash
Access to Medicash’s health plans are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.
Pension Scheme
You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.
Professional Development
We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.
Industrial Commercial Updates
Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.
Reward and Recognition
Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values.
Lifestyle Fitness Gym
You will have discounted access to our fully-equipped and modern on-campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.
Health and Wellbeing
You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.
Travel
You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest-free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on-campus parking.
Retail Discounts
You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well-known retailers.
Blue Light Card
You may be eligible to apply for a Blue Light card, giving you access to exclusive discounts.
Who We Are
Hugh Baird College and University Centre is one of the top further education providers in the UK and one of only three colleges in the North West to hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
Serving the Liverpool City Region, the College includes Sefton Sixth Form College in Litherland and offers a wide range of opportunities, including vocational training for school leavers and adults, apprenticeships, A-levels, and university-level courses.
As a Mindful Employer, we are committed to creating a supportive and open culture around mental health. By signing the Charter for Employers Positive about Mental Health, we ensure our colleagues feel confident discussing mental health and accessing the support they need.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Across our campuses, provisions, and the entire organisation, we are united by a shared vision, mission, strategic priorities, and values. These define who we are, shape our behaviour, and guide our work every day. Find out more
Safeguarding Our Students
Hugh Baird College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and we expect all staff to uphold this commitment. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check, and applicants must disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings in accordance with current guidelines.
Are you ready to make your mark?
This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking team, shape the future of education, and leave a legacy of impact. Start your application today.