Subject Advisor, Computing
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Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridgeshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £32,000 - £45,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 14 September 2019
Job overview
Subject Advisor - Computing
Cambridge, CB2 8EA, GB
Category: Education, Educational Projects and Contract Management
Job Title: Subject Advisor – Computing
Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (until August 2020), part time 0.8 considered
What it's about
As an OCR Subject Advisor you will provide in-house expertise related to our range of computing qualifications, with a particular emphasis on our vocational (Cambridge National and Technical) offerings such as Information Technologies and iMedia. This will be particularly in the interaction with subject communities and the provision of customer support, focussing on the delivery and assessment of the products within OCR’s computing portfolio.
Providing high quality customer service will be very important to you, you will be passionate about computing and able to be an ambassador for it with schools, the regulator and stakeholders at all levels.
What you'll be doing
Key responsibilities of an OCR Subject Advisor include:
• Working with schools and teachers to help them deliver our qualifications
• Leading teacher networks and contributing to assessor training
• Growing OCR’s business through partnerships and stakeholder engagement
• Providing subject input into the development and revision of qualifications
• Quality assurance of subject content developed by external subject experts
What we're looking for
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following expertise and experience:
Qualifications
• A degree relevant to the subject
Skills
• Excellent subject expertise and the ability to discuss subject issues at high level with a range of stakeholders
• The ability to communicate clearly and persuasively to a range of audiences
• The ability to use a range of media in customer communications
Experience
• Knowledge of assessment within your subject
• Experience of successfully delivering projects on time
• Recent teaching experience of Cambridge Nationals or Technicals (or equivalent) is desirable.
Behaviours
• A can-do attitude and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours required to build successful partnerships and relationships
Who we are
OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations) is a leading UK exam board. We provide qualifications which engage people of all ages and abilities at school, college, in work or through part-time learning programmes. Our general and vocational qualifications equip learners with the knowledge and skills they need for their future, helping them achieve their full 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)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• 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 lead to innovation and create 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 15/09/2019 and interviews will be held on TBC..
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.
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About Cambridge University Press & Assessment
- Cambridge University Press & Assessment
- The Triangle Building, Shaftesbury Road, Cambridge
- Cambridgeshire
- CB2 8EA
- United Kingdom
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.
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
- 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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