About the Role
The role of Administrative Officer for Exam Access Arrangements encompasses a broad array of duties focused on assisting our Specialist Support Officers and Specialist Teacher assessor in ensuring learners have the necessary arrangements in place for their exams and assessments. In this capacity, you will assist in the organising of referrals, gathering of evidence, scheduling of appointments, application for arrangements and recording and reporting of agreed arrangements.
About the Candidate
This post will play a supportive role in developing our Exam Access Arrangements process to improve the experience for learners and ensure they have the necessary support required. You will work closely with our Specialist Support Officers, Specialist Teacher Assessor and Specialist Support Lead to ensure an efficient and timely EAA process with student experience and success at its core.
Having a compassionate understanding of the struggles and situations of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Effective communication abilities to collaborate with students, parents, colleagues, and other professionals, ensuring seamless comprehensive support for students.
About the College
Education Partnership North East has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 2- years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.
The College has one campus in Ashington, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. In May 2022, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding for personal development for our students. We are proud of our diverse student and staff community and provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.
About EPNE
At Education Partnership North East, we are passionate about transforming lives through education. As a leading education provider in the North East of England, comprising of Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College we are committed to providing outstanding teaching and learning experiences that help our students to achieve their full potential; and we are ambitious. We are currently the top performing General Further Education college in the North East for 16-19 student achievement and ranked 2nd nationally.
We have a strong college community and encourage our staff and students to be their authentic selves, be respectful of others and to be innovative in how they deliver an excellent student experience by creating an exciting future for everyone working and studying across the group.
As an employer, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where our staff can thrive. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their development and wellbeing.
We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Due to the nature of this post you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
Contact Details
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Felicity Walton via felicity.walton@sunderlandcollege.ac.uk.
Further details: Job Description