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Assessment Manager, Humanities

Assessment Manager, Humanities

Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Cambridgeshire

Salary:
£37,600-£46,000
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
31 January 2019

Job overview

Assessment Manager, Humanities

Cambridge, CB2 8EA

 

What it’s about 

This role would suit an experienced Humanities specialist with an interest in international and UK assessments. It involves managing assessment products for Humanities qualifications in a range of subject areas, likely to include History. You will be checking, proofreading and signing off assessment materials, as well as managing examiners to ensure accuracy of marking and conformity to Cambridge Assessment International Education’s assessment standards. You will be working with a range of stakeholders and ensuring that assessment providers are fully competent to deliver assessments in accordance with Cambridge standards. Part of the role involves supporting a diverse range of customers.


What you’ll be doing  

• Manage the design, development and delivery of a portfolio of syllabuses that reflect the values of the Cambridge Learner and teacher and also meet the needs of customers, meet Cambridge Assessment International Education’s assessment standards and the Code of Practice.

• Ensure that question papers and key documentation are produced efficiently, in line with procedures, on time and to the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

• Ensure that marking, grading and results and appeals procedures and responsibilities assigned to the post are carried out accurately and effectively, according to agreed procedures and to schedule.

• Manage the appointment, allocation of work, performance and succession planning of Setters, Revisers and Vetters, item writers, Assistant Examiners, Principal Examiners and other assessment providers to ensure that assessments are produced, marked and graded in accordance with Cambridge Assessment International Education’s standards.

• In conjunction with the Development Division as appropriate, work collaboratively with schools, partner organisations and ministries to develop and revise syllabuses and associated materials to ensure that they meet their needs, are cost effective and reflect the current developments in the subject area.

• Contribute to the development of Cambridge Assessment International Education’s strategy to use technology to provide on-line assessment, training and teacher support materials.

• Contribute to improvement projects (systems/quality improvements), innovations, and working groups as appropriate in respect to continuous improvements and maintenance of quality procedures or the on-going delivery of assessment projects.

• Organise the provision of consultancy services in some situations and contribute to training for partner organisations and ministries in relation to assessment of subjects in the portfolio and deliver outcomes to agreed timescales and quality.

• Maintain quality control standards of qualifications submitted for accreditation in order to ensure that Cambridge accreditation services are met, if relevant. This may include in country evaluation of assessment processes.

• To monitor costs of assessment materials production or project budgets.


What we’re looking for

 Qualifications

Essential:

• Educated to degree level in a Humanities subject, preferably History or a related subject area

• Knowledge of assessment in education

• High standard of English

Desirable:

• Post-graduate qualification in educational assessment, management or project management

• Teaching qualification

• Knowledge of international education


 Skills 

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

• High level of attention to detail

• Positive ‘can do’ attitude

• Strong track record of effective ‘people’ skills

• Excellent organisational and planning skills

• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written

• Keen interest in education/assessment and the opportunities it delivers for individuals

• Team player

• Highly proactive

• Ability to self-manage

• Ability to prioritise

• Negotiation skills

• Ability to work with basic statistics/ data handling and interpretation ability

• Able to engage with technology and basic IT skills

 

Experience

Essential:

• Extensive teaching experience and/or project management experience, preferably at a senior level

Desirable:

• Experience in education-related project management at a senior level

• Examination administration at a senior level

• Examining experience

• Experience of effectively managing people

 

 Behaviours

• Flexible

• Can-do and proactive

• Appropriate judgement on decisions essential

• Collaborative, open and takes responsibility

• Open to change

• Meticulous approach; following procedures is essential

 

Who we are:

Cambridge Assessment International Education prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. We are part of Cambridge Assessment, a department of the University of Cambridge. Our international qualifications are recognised by the world’s best universities and employers, giving students a wide range of options in their education and career. As a not-for-profit organisation, we devote our resources to delivering high-quality educational programmes that can unlock learners’ potential. 

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader and be rewarded with valuable learning opportunities, a competitive salary and benefits.

 

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits to help with your life both inside and outside of work:

• Generous contributory pension

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays 

• Annual performance related bonus and increases (discretionary) 

• Childcare vouchers

• Employee discount and cash back scheme at 2,500 retailers 

• Cycle scheme 

• Season Ticket Loan

• Subsidised staff restaurants

• Support for professional qualifications

• Discounted access to the University of Cambridge Sport Centre, along with various other local gyms.

 

We know that diversity of thinking, backgrounds and approaches leads to innovation and creates an atmosphere where everyone’s contribution is valued. As well as wanting to create diverse teams, we also value diversity in the way our people approach their work. Work/life balance is important to us at Cambridge Assessment and we offer our colleagues a range of flexible working options according to the needs of the business and the individual, so please let us know of any flexible working requirements when applying and we can see how we can support you.


The closing date for receipt of applications is 31/01/2019 and interviews will be held on 08/02/19.

 

If you’re successful at interview stage we will ask you to undergo background screening (carried out by Credence Background Screening Ltd), to ensure that all information provided to us is accurate. We wish you all the very best with your application.

 

CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

https://careers.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/job/Cambridge-Assessment-Manager%2C-Humanities/511414001/?locale=en_GB


About Cambridge University Press & Assessment

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The Cambridge University Press & Assessment Group is a department of the University of Cambridge. We have three exam boards – University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), and OCR.  We are a not-for-profit organisation.

We're proud of our 150 years heritage and the expertise that it has given us. Cambridge University Press &  Assessment operates and manages the University's three exam boards.

The world's largest provider of English language curriculums and qualifications for young learners and adults.

The world's largest provider of international programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year old learners.

OCR is one of the UK's biggest exam boards offering academic and vocational curriculums and qualifications.  Whether you are building new IT systems, supporting our customers or developing one of our new qualifications, every person at Cambridge University Press & Assessment is making a difference. Being part of the education of eight million candidates, in over 170 countries every year, means we are opening doors to a better future every day.

We aim for these values to be at the heart of everything we do

And we believe actions speak louder than words when it comes to demonstrating this. We think we’re great people to work with, but then maybe we’re biased! What we are certain about though is that if you join Cambridge University Press & Assessment you’ll be surrounded by talented people with diverse backgrounds and skills, working together in a friendly and supportive way.

Real development opportunities

We have ambitious plans to become the leading world authority on assessment. It matters to us that people rise to bigger challenges and reach their potential. As your ambitions and interests grow there will be opportunities to move around the business and gain new skills. 


We’ll expect you to take responsibility for fulfilling your own potential, and we will provide you with the training and development opportunities to manage this.

LOCATIONS

Did you know that we are not only based in Cambridge?

We also have a site in Coventry, as well as a number of other smaller offices around the UK and Overseas

BENEFITS

  • Staff discounts at many retailers both online and in-store.
  • Cambridge University Card - providing access to a number of university facilities such as the University Library and discounts at the Cambridge University Press bookshop.
  • Season Ticket Loan - for travelling by rail or bus.
  • Discounted access to the University of Cambridge Sport Centre, along with various other local gyms.
  • Family friendly enhanced benefits when you might need them such as maternity and paternity and childcare vouchers.
  • Limited access to nursery and play scheme places (waiting list in operation).

In addition to…

  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Performance related pay.
  • Subsidised staff restaurants.
  • At least 36 days holiday (including bank holidays).

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