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We are a boarding college which aims to pro-vide boarding facilities of the highest standard to allow students to thrive in their educational studies. Students are given an appropriate de-gree of independence while boarding staff mon-itor and support a healthy and safe lifestyle.

Our students are cared for by members of the Boarding Team who live in the boarding house and who are available to help students at all times outside of the school day.

Abbey College Cambridge is a constituent col-lege of the Abbey DLD Group of Colleges, which is in turn part of the Alpha Plus Group.

Abbey College is continually expanding with over 360 students from more than 40 countries currently study with us. They are united by one ambition: to enter one of the top universities in the UK. Our students, working with our experi-enced, professional, highly skilled staff, form a vibrant community. A place that is dedicated to securing outstanding achievement for all.

During this growth our educational ethos has remained very clear: outstanding achievement for all and provide the best possible start for every child in our care.

Our staff come from a diverse range of experi-ence and backgrounds. We know that the staff are our greatest asset so we are constantly on the look out for individuals with the skills and perspective to support our ethos. We invest heavily in staff training and development as this is absolutely fundamental to what we do.

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You are responsible for the management of all aspects of internal testing and public examina-tions (including our International Foundation Programme).

Main duties and Key Responsibilities:

Internal Testing

• Create the timetable for each internal testing period

• Arrange rooming and invigilation for each test-ing period

• Administer arrangements for students with spe-cial requirements

• Liaise with Heads of Department to ensure that all test materials are received with sufficient time for them to be organised for distribution to the examination rooms

• Ensure that adequate provisions are made to identify students missing from tests and to re-schedule an opportunity for them to take the test within the testing period (where practica-ble)

• Generate and administer CAT4 testing ses-sions.

Other

• Maintain IELTS results records

• Produce Academic Transcripts and Proof of Study documents.

Public Examinations

• Manage the administration and entries for public examinations

• Liaise with the examination boards and with the accrediting organisation for the college’s International Foundation Programme

• Disseminate all relevant information from the examination boards to Heads of Department and to co-ordinate all subject entries

• Work with Heads of Department to collect work for moderation and arrange posting to the examination boards

• Administer arrangements for students with special requirements

• Organise the rooming arrangements and in-vigilation for examinations

• Prepare timetables for students and teachers • Receive and store examination materials in

line with the regulations • Process and distribute results for all public ex-

aminations • Distribute examination certificates • Advise students on charges for examinations

as necessary • Provide details of charges to be billed to the

finance department • Train members of staff to invigilate examina-

tions • Liaise with the appropriate members of staff to

ensure that examination papers for the Foun-dation Programme are written and finalised by the end of the Academic year before they are needed

• Store securely all examination materials for the Foundation Programme

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We are looking for flexible and enthusiast individuals to join

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Educated to A-level standard or equivalent. • Experience of educational administration. • Experience in the use of a ICT, particularly

the use of MS Word and Outlook and Excel

Desirable:

• Experience of working with school MIS. • Experience of administering school exami-

nations. • Experience of creating and managing

school timetables. • Experience of working with international

students.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to present verbal and written infor-mation clearly and professionally to a varie-ty of audiences with different first lan-guages and variable English skills.

• Builds and maintains effective working rela-tionships with students, colleagues and oth-er stakeholders.

• Manages and ensures clear professional and emotional boundaries are established.

• Demonstrates a keen understanding of the ability to adapt one’s approach when work-ing with different groups. Can demonstrate an understanding and sensitivity to the di-verse needs of students and treats every-one fairly and consistently.

• Builds trust and has respect for others, shows an awareness of the impact of own behavior.

Personal skills and qualities:

Essential:

• Has a commitment and enthusiasm for working with students, enabling and em-powering students to become actively in-volved in Abbey College Cambridge and their community in a proactive way.

• Ability to plan, organise and implement work effectively and on own initiative, with minimum direct supervision while some-times under pressure.

• Demonstrates flexibility in approach to work.

• Able to take a responsible and accountable approach to work.

• Open to and supportive of change and new ways of working with a willingness to partici-pate in shaping the future of the organisa-tion by taking on responsibilities and pro-jects in addition to core workload.

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Benefits • Employee assistance programme. • Sports groups (yoga, circuits, etc..) and free on

site gym facilities. • Alpha Plus Group personal pension plan, 6%

employer contribution. • Season ticket train travel discount and loans. • Ongoing training opportunities • Cycle to work scheme. • Discounted school fees. • Staff music groups. • Regular social events

Holiday Entitlement:

You will receive 25 days annual leave per year plus all Public holidays, to be taken at times con-venient to the college. Holiday restrictions apply from the third week in August to the end of Sep-tember and the first week of every term.

Salary:

A salary of £25,000 - £27,100 per annum is of-fered to the successful candidate depending on qualifications and experience.

Hours

8:30 – 17:00 Mon-Fri with occasional evening or weekend hours as per the needs of the college

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The Alpha Plus Group was founded in 1931 and currently comprises eighteen independent schools and colleges. The schools and colleges within the group have developed a longstanding reputation for deliv-ering premium quality education.

Alpha Plus staff are dedicated to providing top quality provision for every student. All students are wel-comed into the local college and we ensure that each individual has an exceptional experience.

The Alpha Plus ‘Gold Standard’

The Gold Standard is the Group’s vision of educational excellence. It comprises two dimensions:

• Cultural - fostering high aspirations and expectations of staff and pupils, always recognising that excellence is a never-ending pursuit.

• Operational - robust governance through which Schools, Colleges and central services are simulta-neously supported and challenged in their pursuit of excellence.

Alpha Plus recognise that great schools have their own identity and ethos and we seek to preserve such independent values. Whilst the interpretation and execution of ‘excellence’ may therefore vary across the Group, many elements, such as outstanding leadership, and passion and pride in teaching and learning, are common to all.

In addition to academic attainment, our cultural aspirations are rooted in the following common princi-ples:

• Achievement defined according to the needs and potential of the child.

• Development of character and resilience, leading to more rounded and grounded children who will be well-placed to contribute and thrive in the world.

Effective partnerships with parents, including advice and help with those subsequent educational place-ments which will be most suitable for their children Mutual trust in these shared principles is what defines being part of the Alpha Plus Group.

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How to Apply

Please visit our recruitment website to apply. Please enclose your CV and a detailed covering letter stating why you think you have the necessary skills to be successful in this position.

Safeguarding

APG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employ-ee of APG you will be expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the re-sponsibility of all staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, reli-gion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Checks and Training

Enhanced DBS checks to prove your suitability to work with children will be carried out.

Three written & verbal references from previous employers will be sought, asking for suitability for the role.

Your full employment history will be checked, any significant gaps will required explanation and proof of any

relevant qualifications will need to be provided.

You will be required to complete Child Protection Training via e-learning prior to commencing employment.