Exams Access Arrangement Assessor

30.5 Hours a week/ 36 Weeks per year

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.

Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.

We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!

We are looking to recruit an Exam Access Assessor to start in September 2024. You would be joining a GOOD college and helping us continue to support our many students and be part of the journey to Outstanding.

In the role of EAA Assessor you’ll predominantly be based at Waterfront but moving across all campuses and your focus will be on assessing students for EAA, completing the Form 8 accurately, supporting staff to complete form 9’s in a timely manner to meet external and internal deadlines.

Your key responsibilities will be complete assessments in a timely manner, accurately record outcomes of the assessment and liaise with SEND, Exam and curriculum teams

You must have a post-graduate course at, or equivalent to, Level 7 (including at least 100 hours relating to individual specialist assessment); or a current SpLD Assessment Practicing Certificate as awarded by Patoss, Dyslexia Action or BDA, listed on the SASC website, and be experienced in undertaking EAA assessments. It’s important that you understand different SEND needs and are able to demonstrate our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in the role.

Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.  

Term time only staff who start mid year will have their initial salary payments calculated based on actual weeks worked and the number of pay dates between the beginning of employment and the end of the academic year.

Closing Date: 28^th June 2024
(We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

Proposed Interview Date: 11^th July 2024

Please remember to remove all personal details (name, date of birth) from your CV.

If you have any queries about the role or the application process please contact hrenquiry@kirkleescollege.ac.uk Please check your emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam and junk folders) as this is how you will be contacted once you have applied.

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.

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