Our MIS department are excited to announce that we are looking for a team member to join as a Exams Officer.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced candidate to join our dedicated team.
Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact with Macclesfield College!
The Role:
Term Time Only, 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.
* This is an exciting opportunity to join the Exams team as an Exams Officer to effectively manage all of the FE examinations assessment processes in respect of all awarding bodies and JCQ compliance.
* The successful candidate will deliver an effective service to meet the needs of all stakeholders providing effective communication with awarding bodies, teaching staff and students on all matters relating to Further Education exam assessment and administration
* Suitable applicants must possess 5 GCSE’s at Grade C (4) or above including Maths & English and ideally a recognised IT qualification.
* Successful applicants should have relevant work experience, ideally in an FE environment not essential. As the role requires a high level of organisation and communication skills, the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines is essential.
Main Duties for this role include:
* Acquire and maintain up to date knowledge of examinations systems, Awarding Body and JCQ regulations and work with the team to ensure any changes and developments that affect the delivery of service in the Examinations Sector are implemented
* Act as Centre Contact / Nominee for all Awarding Bodies and Examination Boards to ensure consistent and compliant practice
* Respond to enquiries from learners, parents and authorised third parties about sitting examinations, results and certification and offer solutions to their queries
* Ensure that the receipt of and issuing of results and certificates is efficient and provides learners with the best service possible
* Organise sittings for all examinations (including practical/oral/mock/internal and online exams) including booking venues, provision of required materials, seating plans and publication of schedule and venues to staff and learners
* Be trained as an invigilator and allocate other invigilators to examinations and assist the Examinations Officer with ensuring invigilators are trained to carry out their duties in accordance with JCQ regulations
Does Macclesfield College sound like the perfect working environment for you?
* 2 weeks additional leave at Christmas closedown (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Real Living Wage Employer
* Family friendly policy
* Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links
* Long Service Recognition and Awards
* Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health
* Onsite staff counsellor to support our mental health strategy.
* Investment in our employees Continuous Professional Development at the College with a comprehensive timetable of training and development alongside coaching and mentoring from our experienced Quality team.
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to work
* Good for ME, Good for FE – Volunteering, Fundraising
* Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments
Pre-employment Screening
All posts are subject to standard pre-employment checks and you will be asked to provide;
* Evidence of your right to work in the UK
* Proof of Identity
* A minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period
* Health Declaration for any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need the College to make appropriate adjustments
Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enables us to identify any incidents or issues which may want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.
At Macclesfield College, we proudly stand alongside our Armed Forces. As a dedicated supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively welcome applications from service members, veterans, and their families.
Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.
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