Exams Manager

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Exams Manager - 37hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Based in Weybridge, Surrey. Will travel to Ashford, Surrey site too. Up to £38,186.75 (BRK 36)

Brooklands Technical College is a further education college supporting young people and adults to take the next steps on their career path. We are an inclusive centre for lifelong learning, equipping our learners with the professional behaviours, skills and values that they will need for their careers. If you're passionate about education and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced Exams Manager, to lead and managed the examinations team and maintain outstanding service. The Exams Manager will build excellent links with curriculum areas to ensure that the exams team are kept up to date with any planned changes to exam boards and assessment practice.

About the role:

As Exams Manager you ensure that student assessments, examinations and the accreditation of qualifications are administered and completed in accordance with the Awarding Organisation requirements.

Your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Identifying any potential problems and raise with the appropriate teams within the college and awarding organisations - ensuring that the problems are rectified and recorded for audit purposes
• Develop, review and implement new procedures and systems to streamline the examinations process
• Facilitate clear and timely communication among college staff, students and external stakeholders
• Ensure all students are registered and entered correctly with the appropriate Awarding Organisation.
• Oversee the production and facilitation of exam results on results day

To fulfil the role of Exams Manager you will have:

• Experience of working in examinations departments in the post 14 sector
• Detailed knowledge of exam board requirements and regulations
• Supervisory experience, gained from a busy environment, working with a range of internal and external customers and stakeholders
• Level 2 English and Maths
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent organisational and planning skills and ability to prioritise and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines

What we offer:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Financial benefits and discounts
• Pension (TPS or LGPS)
• Free on-site parking
• Staff wellbeing and fitness resources
• Employee recognition schemes
• Opportunities for professional development
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of our students

Brooklands College is committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, age, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. Brooklands College is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out, in line with KCSIE, for all those who are shortlisted and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory references