Senior Examinations & Achievement Administrator

We have a great opportunity based at our Bedford Sixth Form campus for a Senior Examinations and Achievement Administrator to become a key member of our Examinations department.

As a Senior Examinations & Achievement Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students through:

• Ensuring the integrity of the examination process.
• Providing and coordinating a full exams administration service for students and staff.
• Delivering all examinations at The Bedford Sixth Form
• Co-ordinating production of a detailed examination timetable including booking rooms and invigilators.
• Despatching results/certificates and record achievement in a timely manner
• Reviewing and updating Examinations processes and procedures as required
• Checking and authorising invoices up to budget limit

Our ideal candidates will have experience of entering data on to computerised databases and experience of working with confidential documentation and information, alongside the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs; Maths and English A-C or equivalent
• Level 3 or above qualification

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational values:

• Student centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Educational excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
• Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Continuous improvement - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on best practice and learning from others.
• Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage and support each other.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.

Further details of the safeguarding requirements and essential criteria for the post can found within the Job Description.

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.  The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

About Us

The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve. The Bedford College Group is comprised of Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.

Contract Type – Bedford College Professional Services

• 25 hours per week (0.5606 FTE) / 37weeks per year
• 27 days per annum (plus public holidays), pro rata for part-time
• Peoples Pension
• Free on-site parking
• Retail and leisure discounts

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed

Supporting Documents

• TBCG Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy.pdf
• Job Description - Senior Examinations and Achievement Administrator - Sep 2022 - BSF (1).docx

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.