Exams Access Arrangements Coordinator & SEN Tutor

Holme Grange is a successful, traditional Independent School with a real soul. We aim to stimulate intellectual curiosity and encourage pupils to embrace challenge. We have high expectations, setting high standards for ourselves and our pupils. Pastoral care is the responsibility of every member of staff and is one of the many strengths of the School.

We have innovative, forward thinking staff with an understanding of how children learn and continue to learn ourselves. We offer a delightful working environment which is well resourced.

Reporting to our SENCO’s, we are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled individual to become an integral member of the Learning Support Department and undertake the coordinating, planning, arrangement and submission of Exam Access Arrangements for learners across Eaton Grange in line with Awarding Body regulations.

The post holder will be expected to work in a flexible, proactive manner and carry out whatever is necessary to ensure that access arrangements are in place for those entitled, in a timely and responsive manner.

The post is part time, term time but full time may be considered – for Part time, the days and hours of work are to be agreed with the post holder prior to appointment, however it is anticipated that if part time, the role will be 5 days per week during internal and external examinations and 3 days per week outside of these times. Full time candidates will be expected to teach small groups as part of the SEN Team.

The ideal candidate will have:

·        Experience of working in a learning support role in an educational setting.

·        Experience of assessing students to initiate Exam Access Arrangements.

·        A Level 7 Specialist Assessor in accessing for Access arrangements qualification.

·        A clear understanding of how the Exam Access Arrangement process runs and what is required by JCQ.

Holme Grange is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for all jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level. A Prohibition Check is also carried out. Holme Grange School is an equal opportunities employer.

Full details and application form available at www.holmegrange.org or by telephoning 0118 978 1566. 

Closing date:  Open until the position is filled                    Interviews:   as soon as possible