Exams Access Arrangements (EAA) Coordinator
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,024.00 to £40,986.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 38024 - 40986 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sim Balk Lane campus, YO23 2BB |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JAN20261607 |
Summary
Exams Access Arrangements (EAA) CoordinatorRef: 2526/106Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: £38,024 to £40,986 per annum. Plus generous benefits. These include: • 45 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures) • Generous Occupational Pension SchemeAbout the roleWe are seeking a Learning Support Examination and Assessment Coordinator to play a pivotal role in ensuring that students with additional learning needs receive the appropriate support during examinations and assessments. This position is responsible for the planning, organisation, and delivery of internal and external examination access arrangements, as well as ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements. You will work closely with teaching staff, support teams, and external bodies to guarantee that every student has equitable access to assessments in line with statutory guidelines.Key responsibilities include:• Coordinating and managing all aspects of access arrangements for examinations.• Ensuring compliance with JCQ regulations and other relevant policies.• Liaising with staff, parents, and external agencies to facilitate smooth assessment processes.• Maintaining accurate records and documentation to support audit and inspection requirements.• Driving continuous improvement in processes to enhance student experience and operational efficiency.About the personWe are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive professional who is passionate about supporting learners and ensuring fairness in assessment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:• Proven experience in coordinating or managing examination access arrangements.• In-depth knowledge of JCQ regulations and best practices related to examinations and assessments.• A Level 7 qualification in assessment and access arrangements (or equivalent).• A problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement effective solutions.• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accuracy and compliance.• Outstanding organisational and time-management skills, capable of prioritising multiple tasks and meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with colleagues, students, and external stakeholders.About the CollegeWe are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways.We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk Want to know more? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ruth Baxter, Deputy Head of Additional Learning Support, at ruth-baxter@yorkcollege.ac.uk Important NoticesSee the attached document for Important Notices. Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form.Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise checking your junk/spam folder, as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings.Closing date: 2 February 2026 (9am)Interview date: 9 February 2026We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG).As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter for employers who are positive about mental health. We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other ‘protected’ characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.