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Lead and develop Bath College’s cross-college examinations and assessment function so that all internal and external assessments (including GCSEs taken at the College, VTQs, Functional Skills, controlled assessments and T Level assessments) are planned, administered and quality-assured in full compliance with JCQ, awarding organisation and Ofqual requirements, delivering an excellent, safe and equitable experience for learners and staff.
Job Responsibility:
Own the end-to-end examinations and assessment service across all sites, establishing an annual exams cycle, service standards and KPIs
provide regular assurance reports to the Assistant Principal – Student Experience and SLT
Line-manage the Exams Team (including recruitment, induction, objective setting, appraisal and CPD)
build and maintain a trained bank of invigilators appropriate to seasonal demand
Maintain and continuously improve exams policies, procedures and handbooks, reflecting updates from JCQ/awarding organisations and Ofqual guidance
lead change management and communications
Ensure the centre’s full compliance with JCQ Instructions for Conducting Examinations (ICE), JCQ General Regulations for Approved Centres, and awarding-body rules for exam administration, non-examined/controlled assessment and external assessment
Oversee Access Arrangements and Special Consideration processes with ALS/SEND leads, ensuring decisions are evidence-based and align to JCQ and current regulatory guidance
Act as secure materials “Exams Officer” lead for receipt, storage and dispatch of exam materials/scripts
manage incident response and malpractice investigations in line with JCQ procedures
Requirements:
Educated to Level 3 (minimum)
degree and/or relevant professional certification desirable
Evidence of ongoing CPD
willingness to undertake JCQ/awarding body training
Significant experience managing examinations/assessments in an FE/school or awarding-body context, including line management and multi-site delivery
Demonstrable track record of compliance with JCQ/awarding-body requirements, including access arrangements and secure materials handling
What we offer:
Generous paid holiday entitlement of 35 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays
Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations
Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working
Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock