Exams Co-Ordinator

Job Title - Exams Coordinator Maternity Cover (Fixed Term Contract, initially 9 months)

Salary - £25,771 per annum (pro-rata if applicable)

Hours 37 hours per week, all year round

Location Stamford College

Are you passionate about educational equity? Do you believe that every student deserves a fair shot at showcasing their true potential?

As our Exam Access Arrangements Coordinator, you wont just be managing paperworkyou will be the bridge between anxiety and achievement. You will lead the charge in identifying, planning, and implementing tailored exam accommodations, ensuring that students with diverse learning needs, disabilities, EHCPs, and mental health challenges have the exact support they need to thrive when it matters most.

Why Youll Love This Role (The Perks!)

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• Impact That Matters: You are directly removing barriers to education and helping students achieve life-changing qualifications.
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• Invested in Your Growth: Enjoy full access to the Colleges robust Staff Development Programme, regular appraisals, and paid continuing professional development (CPD) to keep you at the top of your game.
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• True Work-Life Balance: While you'll get to shine at occasional college enrolment and open evenings, we strictly honour your time with Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) for any hours worked outside your normal schedule.
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• A Culture of \"Can-Do\": Join a collaborative, vibrant team environment that prioritizes a student-centered approach, positive energy, and excellent standards of care.
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• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with diverse teams, from curriculum leaders and external schools to our dedicated College Wellbeing Team.
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Your Day-to-Day Mission

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• Be the Expert Architect: Design and implement tailored Exam Access Arrangements (EAA) from assessment to execution.
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• Guard the Standards: Keep your finger on the pulse of Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and cascade updates to the wider team.
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• Build the Blueprint: Maintain meticulous, audit-ready student evidence files (including Form 8s) that align with ALS funding and college MIS systems.
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• Foster Connections: Build strong partnerships with feeder schools, external agencies, and internal teaching and exams departments.
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• Champion Mental Health: Collaboratively strategize with the Wellbeing Team to support learners navigating mental health challenges during exam seasons.
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What You Bring to the Table (Essential Skills)

To excel in this role, you need to be a blend of an organized strategist and an empathetic advocate.

Technical & Regulatory Expertise:

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• Deep knowledge of (or a rapid ability to master) JCQ regulations, EAA processes, and reasonable exam adjustments.
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• Familiarity with specialist educational resources, assistive software, and EHCP / ALS funding compliance.
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• Strong digital literacy to manage, audit, and update complex data within College MIS systems.
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People & Collaboration Skills:

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• Relationship Builder: Exceptional ability to liaise confidently with teaching staff, exams departments, external agencies, and feeder schools.
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• Student-Centred Empathy: A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable learners and working alongside wellbeing professionals.
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• Positive Mindset: A \"can-do\" attitude that fosters team synergy and delivers top-tier customer care.
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Organisation & Execution:

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• Laser-focused attention to detail for maintaining rigorous, audit-proof student evidence files.
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• Flexibility to adapt to the high-stakes rhythm of the academic exam calendar.
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Benefits - Why work for IEG?

Generous Leave: 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)

Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits

Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere

Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications

Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

Safeguarding Statement - IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.

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