Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG)
Examinations Assistant
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Examinations Assistant
Location: Newcastle College
Part-time, Permanent Position
18.5 hours per week
Salary: £24,454 - £25,021 per annum NSUP3-NSUP5 (actual £12,227 - £12,510 per annum)
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners’ ‘teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive’ and ‘teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive’. In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.
To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.
The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.
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We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and suitably qualified individual to provide assistance with exam administration. This is a challenging role that will require excellent organisational and communication skills. The role will also involve liaison with Examination Boards, other staff, candidates and invigilators and assisting in the organisation of all College examinations.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
- To undertake all areas of examination administration.
- To develop an understanding of the College Exams System (ProSolution) in the administration and production of Exam files to be sent and received from Awarding Bodies.
- To communicate with various Examination Boards, staff, candidates and invigilators.
- To organise detailed arrangements for students to sit their exams. These will include invigilation, rooming, timetables, access arrangements and clashes.
Required Skills And Experience
- The ability to work under the pressure of deadlines, whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills with a good telephone manner
- The flexibility to provide cover for peak periods, including some unsocial hours (early morning and evening cover) where appropriate
- Previous experience of information systems used within an educational setting and has experience of examination administration (Desirable)
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What’s in it for you?
The College Offers An Excellent Benefits Package Which Includes
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 24 days annual leave per year, rising to 30 following 5 years’ service PLUS bank holidays and Christmas closure (pro rata)
- Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice)
- Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget)
- Staff parking available
- Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme
- On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast
To apply for the role of Examinations Assistant, please go to www.nscg.ac.uk/jobs and select ‘Apply’ to complete an online application form.
The closing date for completed applications is 9th August 2026.
Interviews will be held on 18th August 2026.
This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
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