Job Title: Exam Access Arrangement Assessor
Location: Highbury Campus, Portsmouth
Salary: £28,315.00 – £30,931.00 (Full-Time Equivalent)
£25,087.79 – £27,404.86 Actual including holiday pay
Job Type: 37 Hours per week, 38 Weeks per year, Permanent
About the College:
As a newly merged College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.
We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.
What We Offer:
- Salary includes holiday pay allowance of 8.2 weeks which is made up of 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 2-week winter shutdown
- Full training provided alongside ongoing development and the ability to obtain qualifications
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Learning & Development programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Sample list of benefits:
- Onsite discounts: college Hair Salon & 50% off at the college Sports Centre
- Online discounts: Unidays, Student Beans and Totum with a COPC email address
- Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
About the Role:
As an Exam Access Arrangement Assessor here at COPC, your role will encompass various responsibilities aimed at providing the very best of learning experiences to our students. Your role will entail evaluating and determining the appropriate support & accommodations required by students with disabilities or specific learning difficulties during examinations. The role involves conducting assessments to identify students needs, liaising with teachers & support staff, ensuring that the necessary arrangements such as extra time, readers, scribes etc are in place. You will be promoting adherence to the guidelines set by examination boards and regulatory bodies, ultimately facilitating an equitable exam environment for all students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administering of standardised tests and diagnostic assessments to identify students specific needs
- Preparation of detailed reports and documentation to support applications for exam access arrangements
- Providing constructive feedback and support to students to help them improve their skills and achieve learning outcomes
- Monitoring & reviewing of the effectiveness of arrangements and amending where necessary
- Staying updated with changes in regulations and best practices regarding exam accommodations
- Represent COPC with the upmost professionalism with every interaction
- Handling of sensitive information with confidentiality and adherence to data protection regulations
- Foster a positive and inclusive environment that promotes diversity, equality and respect among all members of the college community.
To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Strong interpersonal skills, maintaining an approachable demeanour to aid a positive first impression and rapport building
- Customer focused mindset with a commitment to providing exceptional service
- Problem solving abilities in order to resolve issues independently or collaboratively with colleagues
- Previous experience in a similar role or a lengthy background within a support services of this nature
- Level 7 Assessors Qualification is a must
Diversity and Inclusion:
Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of the College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.
The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities and the range of direct and indirect student support services.
Pre Employment Checks:
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.
We reserve the right the close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert.
We do not accept CV’s from agencies for these roles.
