About this role
Are you looking for a career in a thriving, friendly and supportive environment where staff welfare is a priority? Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people in a role that really matters? If so, The Bishop of Winchester Academy wants you!
We are seeking a proactive Exams Access Coordinator to play a pivotal role in leading the strategic development of the Academy’s systems and procedures for identifying, assessing, and implementing Examination Access Arrangements (EAA), whilst ensuring the Academy remains fully compliant with JCQ regulations.
We would be delighted to welcome you on a tour of the academy and answer any questions that you may have, prior to applying.
As Exams Access Coordinator you will be welcomed into an exceptional team of professionals to:
Lead the strategic development of the Academy’s systems and procedures for identifying, assessing, and implementing Examination Access Arrangements (EAA).Ensure the Academy remains fully compliant with JCQ regulations, updating internal processes annually in line with the latest JCQ guidance.Work closely with the SENCO and Leadership Team to plan provision for students requiring access arrangements throughout KS3 and KS4.Contribute to whole-school SEND and assessment strategy by advising on emerging needs and patterns of student requirements.Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of access arrangements across the Academy and make recommendations for improvement.Oversee the storage, security, and accuracy of all EAA evidence to meet JCQ inspection standards.Support the SENCO in identifying students who may require exam access arrangements through teacher referrals, screening data, observations, and parental concerns.Coordinate, timetable, and administer screening assessments and cognitive tests in accordance with JCQ requirements.The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a thriving Church of England school, recently recognised by Ofsted as prioritising ‘wider opportunities alongside achievement so that pupils “live life to the full.”’ (Ofsted 2023). Operating from recently refurbished facilities, our shared mission to improve the life chances of all of our students is at the very centre of our work.
We put the welfare of our staff at the heart of everything we do and can offer you;
Generous employer pension contribution at 23% of basic salaryCareer development with a bespoke CPD programme'sExcellent teaching and office facilities with free onsite parking and good local public transport linksEmployee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work schemeClose proximity to beaches and the Jurassic Coast to assist your work life balanceTo apply for this Exams Access Arrangements Co-Ordinator role, please visit the vacancies section of our website to complete an application form: https://www.tbowa.org/staff/-vacancies/support-staff
The Bishop of Winchester Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Please be aware that due to the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ legislation we do not accept CV’s.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we have received applications that meet the criteria.