Job title / SubjectAssociate
Department: / Qualifications and Educational Resources
Section: / Creative Arts, Media and TechnologyDomain
Responsible to: / Domain Leader
Grade: / 8
Location: / Western Avenue
Main purpose of Job:
The post holder will, under the direction of the Domain Leader and Subject Leader, assist in a range of strategic and operational duties requiring subject-specific knowledge and skills relating to the following subject area(s).
- Media Studies
As an integral part of the subject team, the post holder will contribute to the development and assessment of qualifications, the provision of CPD and resources within the subject area and proactively pursue the marketing of the subjectwith stakeholders.The post holder will liaise with other departments within the organisation and relevant appointees to ensure the effective deliveryof the qualifications and assessments.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:The principal duties and responsibilities on this job description are closely related the Subject Leader role. It is envisaged that there will be a team approach to the duties and responsibilities and that the Subject Associate will work under the direction of the Subject Leader.
1. Commissioned Developments (Qualifications, Resources and CPD)
- To contribute to specification revision and development through co-ordinating the work of examiners, teacher groups and consultants
- To consult with examination centres over proposed changes
- To update specification documents and related materials
- To contribute to the development of educational resources required in order to support the teaching and learning of WJEC specifications, and to collaborate with others in the development of such resources in hard copy and electronically.
- To liaise with resource providers with regards to specification requirements and to monitor on-going work
- To plan the content for and deliver a variety of CPD training (including webinars) in relevant subjects for teachers and other interested parties
- To appoint and train suitably qualified CPD presenters to ensure provision of high quality CPD in the subject area(s)
- To deputise for the subject officer at CPD events to ensure high quality provision
- To liaise with regional reps and undertake centre visits for the subject area(s).
2. Assessment Delivery
- To approve and appoint suitably qualified assistant examiners andto support the recruitment of further appointeesin shortage areas
- To monitor, in conjunction with the Principal Examiners and Principal Moderators, the progress of marking and moderating in the relevant subjects
- To assist the Subject Leader with completion of centre scaling and relevant documentation
- To arrange, service, advise and direct the procedures of examination conferences ensuring that the mark scheme is accurate and updated and that specification requirements are adhered to
- To quality assure reports to centres regarding examination performance and specifically in relation to performance in internal assessment
- To ensure performance management of assistant examiners and moderators is undertaken and collated to inform future appointments
- To liaise with the series delivery team to provide accurate information for centres
- To manage calendar of meetings and events for the subject
- To edit Principal Examiner reports and scaled centre reports as directed by the Subject Leader
- To assist the Subject Leader in selecting suitable work for standardising and awarding purposes
3. Subject promotion and Communications
- To promote WJEC’s provision in the relevant subject areas through appropriate channels, including providing material for and quality assuring the relevant subject specific pages on the WJEC and Eduqas websites
- To respond to requests for subject information and materials from centres, both verbally and in electronic or letter format, relating to relevant subject issues
- To oversee the provision of guidance material where necessary for new product developments
- To represent WJEC at subject specific conferences and exhibitions
- To composesubject bulletins and circulars as required
- To manage subject presenters for subject events
4. Domain responsibilities
- To work effectively with Subject Leaders, implementing a team approach to the deployment of subject expertise
- To contribute to the domain meeting group
- To represent the Subject Leader at operational steering groups
- To provide advice for other departments as appropriate
- To follow agreed guidelines in relation to WJEC's bilingual policy
- To enhance skills and knowledge through appropriate professional development courses
- From time to time other duties commensurate with the grade which extend beyond individual subject areas, e.g. activity in support of developmental initiatives
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Person Specification
Job title: / Subject Associate
Department: / Qualifications
Highly Desirable criteria are the optimum skills and experience the applicant will ideally have. Desirable criteria are those which would add value to the job if present, and also include potential for growth and development into the role.
Skills and Abilities
Highly desirable
- The ability to present materials and communicate effectively with both individuals and large groups
- The ability to organise own workload and manage projects
- Proof-reading skills and the ability to pay attention to detail
- The ability to work to tight deadlines
- The ability to organise conferences or events
Desirable
- Fluency in Welsh language
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge
Highly desirable
- Relevant and up to date subject knowledge
- Knowledge of GCSE and GCE examinations
- Microsoft office
Desirable
- Examinations cycle
Experience
Highly desirable
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of project management
Desirable
- Teaching experience
- Examiner experience
Training/Qualifications
Essential
- A degree or equivalent qualification in the specified subject area
Desirable
- PGCE
Other Requirements
Telerau ac AmodauGwasanaeth / Terms and Conditions of Service
Teitl y Swydd:
Job Title: / Subject Associate
Cyflog:
Salary: / £31,023 - £32,541 / Gradd:
Grade: / 8
GwyliauBlynyddol
Annual Leave: / 25 Diwrnod y flwyddyn. Mae CBAC yncaniatáu 16 o ddyddiaustatudol/ychwanegol o wyliauynogystalarhyn o bryd.
25 Days per annum. In addition, the WJEC currently allows 16 statutory / additional holidays
Pensiwn:
Pension: / Gweithredirdarpariaeth y DdeddfBensiwnLlywodraethLeol
The provision of the Local Government Superannuation Act apply
Math o Gytundeb: / Contract Type:
Llawn-amser / Full Time
Rhan-amser / Part Time / Niferyroriauyrwythnos
No of hrs per week
Llawn-amserTymorCyfyngedig / Full Time
Limited Term / Diwedd y Tymor
End of Term / 31/12/2018
Rhan-amserTymorCyfyngedig / Part Time
Limited Term / Diwedd y Tymor
End of Term / //
Niferyroriauyrwythnos
No of hrs per week / 36.5
Dull Ymgeisio: / Method of Application:
Dylidanfonffurflenniwedi’ullenwiar e-bost at ueupostioi’rUnedAdnoddauDynol, CBAC, 245 Rhodfa’rGorllewin, Caerdydd, CF5 2YX erbyn19 Ionawr 2018
Completed forms should be sent by email to or returned by post to the Human Resources Unit, WJEC, 245 Western Avenue, Cardiff CF5 2YX by19 January 2018
Author: AD Domains Version 1 Nov 2017