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HUDDERSFIELD

NEW COLLEGE

Applicant Information Pack - Support Staff

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Dear Applicant,

Welcome to your potential future career with Huddersfield New College – or as we are more often known,

HNC!

I would like to thank you for your interest in one of our current support staff positions. This short pack shares

more about the position and our award-winning College.

Our outstanding staff team is at the heart of the nationally leading results our students achieve. Each year

over 1200 young people graduate from HNC and progress on to their next step, having achieved their

academic potential and the grades that enable them to realise their ambitions.

Now is an incredibly exciting time to be joining our vibrant and diverse College community. As a member of

support staff you will be part of the TES Sixth form College of the Year and be part of an enthusiastic team

who all share a genuine commitment to seeing young people achieve their dreams, sometimes in the face of

some real challenges.

Our support to ensure our young people succeed is extensive. We ensure that each and every individual

student can take advantage of the exceptional opportunities on offer through a comprehensive package of

support. Our young people are genuinely well behaved, respectful and polite individuals who want to attend

College and want to learn. This pack shares a little more about how our pastoral care and support systems

ensure that students can benefit from our outstanding academic experience.

I am proud to be HNC, and be part of a team of diverse staff with a common goal: to make a positive difference

to the lives of young people. Working here can be at times demanding, but also incredibly inspiring and

rewarding.

We recognise and reward their exceptional hard work, and fully support our colleagues. You can expect to

be joining a welcoming teaching community, with first class CPD, and fantastic resources to carry out a first

class job. If you are inspired by the moral purpose to our work, and feel you have the skills to ensure our young

people can benefit from a world-class educational experience, we would love to hear from you.

Finally, I would like to say that I do appreciate the time it can take to apply for jobs. If you do decide to apply,

I appreciate your investment of time, and whatever the outcome, I wish you well in the future.

Yours faithfully,

Angela Williams OBE

Principal

WELCOME

Supporting students to succeed

We understand that happy students are ones that succeed. you will be joining an institute that fully supports

students inside and outside of the classroom

Our pastoral provision is outstanding. All students are assigned a Progress Tutor, and the team work closely

with curriculum staff to ensure that students succeed and meet our high expectations. Procedures are in

place that ensure any identified achievement or behaviour concerns are identified, with in house support

including a Student Welfare Officer and Mental Health Champion.

Student behaviour is excellent. Our young people want to learn, attendance is excellent and our young

people are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve, offering our teaching staff a pleasant and inspiring working

environment.

Our young adults are given freedom to grow and mature, whilst learning in an environment that is safe and

secure. Our safeguarding systems for supporting at risk students are robust. Parents/ Carers remain an

important part of a student’s educational journey, with regular Parent Evenings and an online portal which

allows them to log in to keep up to date with progress.

The Campus and teaching facilities

Our fantastic facilities support an outstanding experience for our students through facilitating outstanding

learning opportunities. Onsite facilities include a Sports Hall, and Sports Barn, Multi Gym, Media Editing Suite

and a Childcare and Education Suite. Recent investment saw the introduction of a Starbucks Café, increased

social space, and a redeveloped Learning Resource Centre.

In summer 2019 we will be created a new Lecture Theatre space to accommodate our growing number of

external visitors and speakers.

HNC is located in an area of stunning natural beauty, and our spaces undergo a programme of regular

investment and refurbishment.

All departments have dedicated offices for staff, along with a main Staff Room for staff.

Staff structures

Our College support staff teams ensure that College can run effectively, students are supported and we enjoy

a welcoming and safe environment. Our support staff teams are varied, including our Estates team, Student

Services, Exams, Pastoral, Finance, Marketing and School Liaison and Student Support, amongst many others.

Each of our support teams provide a vital role in ensuring an outstanding experience for all of students.

Our teaching staff are each part of a curriculum area with a Head of Department who reports directly into

our Vice Principal. Where possible subjects are taught in their curriculum areas within dedicated Campus

buildings.

HNC is an oversubscribed College, and the majority of our staff have opportunity to support our interview

and recruitment process.

CPD

All of our staff benefit from an ongoing programme of professional development and training. In addition to

our College wide CPD, there is opportunity to take part in bespoke training relating to your role.

Being an HNC colleague

HNC is genuinely a supportive and welcoming place to work. We understand that happy, healthy staff are

ones that can excel in their work. Working at a College can be really demanding, but we also believe that a

work life balance for employees is vital. HNC is an incredibly rewarding environment where you will be part of

something that transforms lives! You can expect:

• Support for health and well-being including a Staff Well-Being Programme which offers activities such as

Christmas wreath making, a charity running club and social events

• Childcare Support Scheme
• Ample free onsite parking, and a pleasant working environment
• Staff voice is crucial at HNC, and we run regular surveys and panels and work closely with the relevant

unions

• Access to an external counselling service and our onsite services for students such as Locala

Application Guidance

The Job Description details the duties and responsibilities of the post. The Person Specification details the skills and personal attributes required in order to fulfil the role. Your supporting statement should demonstrate how you meet these criteria and key skills relevant to the job description.

Essential The successful candidate must meet the essential criteria in full, in order to be able to fulfil the role.

Desirable Although not essential, the post holder may also be asked if they have further desirable experience and skills.

Where criteria are to be identified through testing, this may involve scenario-based or hypothetical questions and a combination of written exercises, literacy and numeracy assessments, presentations, and other practical assessments relevant to the role. For teaching positions, candidates will usually be asked to deliver a micro-teaching session to facilitate assessment of teaching ability.

Other information

Huddersfield New College is ‘Disability Confident Leader’ employer and we are committed to fulfilling the disability provisions of the Equality Act 2010. We will make reasonable adjustments to enable a shortlisted candidate to attend the interview. We are committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding young people. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.

Please note that references may be requested from your current and previous employers for shortlisted candidates, in advance of interview dates.

Information regarding recruitment and selection policies is available on our website https://www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk/about-us/job-opportunities

Job Description

Job title Examinations Manager

Job reference HS2021/xx

Team Examination Services

Line Manager Vice Principal Corporate Services and Planning

Remuneration*

Range 21 – 23 of the NJC pay spine for Support Staff £30,818 - £32, Reduced pro-rata to £26,554.94 - £28,008.

Contractual* 37 hours per week Term time only plus 5 days

• Valid at date of appointment

Overall focus: Realising the College’s Vision

All staff are expected to contribute fully to the shared objective of remaining an outstanding Sixth Form College providing an outstanding sixth form education for all students, as detailed in the College’s Vision: To remain an outstanding Sixth Form College, providing high quality sixth form education for all our students, enabling them to fully realise their potential, develop as responsible young adults, and progress successfully, and with confidence, to further learning and their future career.

Key focus of this role

1. Lead the Examination Services team, including the invigilation team
2. Provide a highly professional examination service for students, parents, staff and stakeholders
3. Ensure continued compliance with all JCQ and awarding body regulations and deadlines
4. Proactively contribute to the development of processes and systems which support the service area

Duties and Responsibilities

In the first instance, your duties and responsibilities are outlined below. As the needs of the College change, you will be expected to take on or relinquish responsibilities, as directed by your Line Manager or the Senior Leadership Team, as appropriate.

Line Management and Quality responsibilities

1. Line manage the Examinations Officer, ad-hoc Examinations Administration support team and invigilators
2. Produce the annual self-assessment report and quality improvement plan for the Examination Service

Role responsibilities

1. Operationally lead the service area, including developing working and system methods, ensuring the delivery of consistently high standards of customer service and compliance
2. Lead the logistical planning and organisation of examination series including seating and room/staff resourcing
3. Ensure the completion of all examination and external assessment registrations and entries by published external deadlines

Job Description

13. Have a flexible approach to work, which could include occasional evenings, and very occasional Saturdays, as scheduled in the annual College Calendar and for teachers the annual Working Time Document

Job Description

Person Specification

Person Specification Essential^ Desirable^ Method of Assessment Education and Qualifications Educated to Degree level or significant practical experience √ Application

Educated to level 3 (A level or equivalent) √ Application Experience Significant experience in dealing with Examinations & Awarding Bodies, including the delivery of a successful examination function

√ Application/Interview/ References Experience in the field of computerised student records systems

√ Application/Interview/ References Considerable experience of using Microsoft Office and a range of other IT packages. Highly computer literate

√ Application/Interview/ References Experience of leading and managing an administration team (or other similar teams such as operations, logistics or technical teams)

√ Application/Interview/ References

Skills and Knowledge Strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive change √ Application/Interview/ References Ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences (internal and external) through good inter-personal, written, oral and presentation skills

√ Application/Interview/ References

Excellent levels of accuracy and attention to detail, applying quality assurances where appropriate

√ Application/Interview/ References Attitude and Personal Qualities Strong team building skills with the ability to work as a strong team member to provide a seamless, customer focussed service

√ Application/Interview/ References

Initiative and ability to prioritise workload and that of others to meet deadlines when under pressure

√ Application/Interview/ References Adaptability to changing circumstances and new ideas √ Able to follow direction and work in collaboration with other leaders

Ability to evaluate own development needs and to address them

Efficient and meticulous in organisation √ © Commitment to HNC Vision and Values √ Application/Interview/ References © Commitment to the Safeguarding of young people √ Application/Interview/ References © Commitment to Equality and Diversity √ Application/Interview/ References © Suitable to work with children √ Enhanced DBS Clearance/References