Exams Access Arrangements Co-Ordinator

We are seeking to appoint an Exams Access Arrangements Co-Ordinator at Forest School, a thriving, oversubscribed and academically selective co-educational independent day school.

The Exams Access Arrangements (EAA) Coordinator will lead the assessment and coordination of exam access arrangements for pupils with SEND at KS4 and KS5, ensuring they receive the necessary support to succeed. The EAA Coordinator will oversee the entire process for managing access arrangements in line with JCQ and Cambridge regulations. This includes organising assessments, screening, liaising with external assessors, and ensuring that all necessary paperwork and evidence is in place for application to exam boards and annual JCQ inspections. You will work closely with teaching staff, the exams office, parents/carers, pupils and external professionals to ensure that every pupil receives the appropriate adjustments and that all regulations are adhered to.

The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, be highly organised and able to prioritise a diverse workload. An empathetic and understanding approach towards students with special educational needs is a must.

Introduction to Forest School

Surrounded by ancient forest and only thirty minutes from central London, Forest School is an outstanding independent day school located on the edge of Epping Forest. Forest is a large, diverse, and vibrant school, with approximately 1,500 pupils from 4 to 18. Our traditional House structure means that each pupil is treated as an individual, of whom we have the highest expectations, while our size enables us to offer breadth and depth of opportunity. Foresters are ‘known, liked and valued’ and this is central to our educational philosophy.