Exams Access Arrangement Coordinator

We Are The Royal Alexandra and Albert School exists to give our children a distinctly different start in life, preparing them for the world with hope, optimism, compassion and empathy. We are a coeducational, non-selective state boarding school, for boys and girls aged 7 - 18. This is a boarding school with Flexi Boarding students attending from the local area and a lively community of around 400 Full Boarders, heavily involved in a wide range of after-school and weekend activities and trips.

Our Ofsted inspection of March 2024 states "pupils are happy and well cared for at Royal Alexandra and Albert School. They benefit from positive relationships with staff across the school. Pupils feel safe, confident that if they report any concerns or worries they will be dealt with".

Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated Exams Access Arrangements Coordinator to join our dedicated and supportive school community. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to play a vital role in ensuring that students receive the examination access arrangements and support they need to achieve their full potential. Working closely with the SENDCo, Exams Officer, teaching staff, parents and external professionals, you will coordinate the assessment, implementation and monitoring of access arrangements, ensuring compliance with current JCQ regulations and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate access arrangement assessments using recognised screening tools, including Lucid Exact.
• Work closely with the SENDCo to identify, implement and monitor appropriate access arrangements.
• Maintain accurate student records and assessment data in line with GDPR requirements.
• Monitor and evidence students' normal way of working.
• Communicate assessment outcomes and recommendations to parents and staff.
• Support the SEND team, Exams Officer and teaching staff in interpreting assessment data and external reports.
• Keep up to date with JCQ regulations and best practice.

Qualifications and Skills

• A PGCE and a good honours degree.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• A genuine commitment to supporting the learning, progress and wellbeing of young people.
• The ability to work independently without supervision.

The Royal Alexandra and Albert School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post if successful, including an Enhanced DBS check. Staff must be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety regulations, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns as appropriate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

At The Royal Alexandra and Albert School we strive to be inclusive and value the positive impact of diversity and equality within our school. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and particularly encourage those from ethnic minority groups who reflect the diversity, and varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds, of our student community / boarding community.