Examinations Assistant

Location

Newcastle College

Examinations Assistant – Part‑time, Permanent Position, 18.5 hours per week.

Salary: £24,454 - £25,021 per annum (NSUP3-NSUP5, actual £12,227 - £12,510 per annum).

• Undertake all areas of examination administration.
• Develop an understanding of the College Exams System (Pro Solution) and produce exam files to be sent to and received from Awarding Bodies.
• Communicate with Examination Boards, staff, candidates and invigilators.
• Organise detailed arrangements for students to sit their exams, including invigilation, rooming, timetables, access arrangements and clash resolution.

• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a good telephone manner.
• Flexibility to provide cover for peak periods, including some unsocial hours (early morning and evening).
• Previous experience of information systems used within an educational setting and examination administration (desirable).

• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 24 days annual leave per year, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (pro rata).
• Cycle to Work Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Excellent training and development opportunities supported with a dedicated budget.
• Staff parking available.
• Health‑related benefits including a subsidised health scheme.
• On‑site restaurant facilities and free early‑morning coffee, tea and toast.