Access Arrangements Coordinator

Access Arrangements
Coordinator
Full Time

The School
The School Churcher’s College is an
Independent coeducational day school
offering Nursery, Junior, Senior and
Sixth Form education. With 1055
pupils in the Senior School and 285
pupils in the Junior School (excluding
the Nursery) of approximately equal
numbers of boys and girls, Churcher’s
College enjoys recognition as one of
the most accomplished independent,
coeducational day schools in the country

The school is hosted on two campus
sites in Hampshire enabling the Junior
School and Nursery pupils to flourish in
their own beautiful grounds in Liphook,
whilst maintaining close links to the
Senior School and Sixth Form located in
nearby Petersfield. Both sites offer on-
site playing fields and unrivalled facilities,
providing the comfort and opportunities
of an open, healthy environment.

As the Access Arrangements Coordinator,
you will work alongside the Director of
Learning Support and Strategies, and
the wider department, to ensure that
key admin is provided to support pupil
referrals and exam access arrangements.

Churcher’s College offers the widest
range of experiences and the opportunity
to be the best. The school has received
independent acknowledgement for
its academic success, creative arts,
performing arts, adventurous activities
and sporting achievements. Churcher’s
is an inclusive school where parents,
children, staff and friends all contribute
to the rich and broad education provided.
We aim to nurture children into educated,
informed, socially responsible and
respectful citizens ready to succeed in
life.

The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic
individual to join our Curriculum Support
Team. The successful candidate will
be responsible for managing and
coordinating access arrangements
in accordance with JCQ regulations,
ensuring that every pupil receives
the appropriate support and that all
guidelines are fully met.

This process involves coordinating
assessments, working closely with
specialist assessors, and ensuring that
all required documentation and evidence
are in place for submission to the exam
boards.

Main Duties
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Coordinate the identification and
assessment of students who may
require access arrangements.
Ensure all access arrangements
are processed and approved in
accordance with JCQ regulations.

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documentation to support access
arrangement applications and
inspections.
To liaise with previous schools
regarding Access Arrangements,
ensuring that all paperwork is in
place for continuity of support.

•  Work closely with the Head of

Curriculum Support, Exams Officer,
teachers, and external specialists to
gather evidence for applications.
Assess students where appropriate
to determine eligibility for specific
arrangements.
Submit and manage applications
through the relevant examination

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systems (e.g., JCQ Access
Arrangements Online).
Communicate access arrangements
clearly with teaching staff and
examination staff.
Keep up to date with changes to
JCQ regulations and ensure school
procedures remain compliant.
Support exam invigilators and staff
in understanding and implementing
access arrangements.

Skills, Experience & Qualities
We are seeking an individual with a
genuine passion for supporting students
with additional needs and a strong
interest in access arrangements and
SEND. The successful candidate should
also:

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Be a team player - working closely &
collaboratively with the Curriculum
Support Department
Have an affinity with SEND
Possess strong IT skills with the
ability to quickly learn and adapt to
new software and systems.
Be a proactive learner with
developed problem solving skills
Able to prioritise, flexible enough to
re-prioritise on the fly, able to juggle
multiple work streams and a busy
schedule of conflicting tasks
Able to write professionally-
worded, accurate short reports for
an educational & SEND context -
templates are provided
Be adaptable & flexible - for day to
day changes, managing long-term,
short-term and immediate-term
deadlines
Calm under pressure
Strong interpersonal and

all staff to share this commitment.

Churcher’s College aims to be a fair
employer and is committed to equal
opportunities. Churcher’s College does
not discriminate against employees on
the basis of gender, ethnic origin, religion
or religious belief, disability or age. We
embrace inclusion and fairness in the
workplace: diversity is to be celebrated
and as such we strive towards a fully
immersive culture of inclusion, diversity
and equality.

To Apply: Please complete the
application form (available from the
website) and send with CV and letter
of application to Claire Buckton, HR
Manager, Churcher’s College, Ramshill,
Petersfield, Hampshire GU31 4AS, or by
email to recruitment@churcherscollege.
com.

Start date: 1 September 2026

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 27 April
2026 (early applications welcome).

Interviews will be held week
commencing 4 May 2026.

communication skills - written and
verbal
Strong sense of integrity, discretion
and confidentiality as working with
sensitive SEND data and people
Commitment to equal opportunities
Knowledge of JCQ regulations and
examination access arrangements
(desirable).
Experience working in an
educational setting.
Excellent attention to detail and
ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to work collaboratively with
staff, students, and parents.

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Employment Terms
Location: Churcher’s College Senior
School, Ramshill, Petersfield GU31 4AS
Responsible to: Head of Curriculum
Support

Pay: Competitive Salary depending on
experience.

The children of staff are eligible for a fee
remission subject to satisfying the usual
entry requirements.

Vetting/recruitment: As a consequence
of the Children Act 2006 and KCSIE
2025, all staff appointed to positions at
Churcher’s College must undergo a check
with the Disclosure & Barring Service.
A copy of the School’s Recruitment,
Selection and Disclosure Policy and
Procedure is available on the website.
Two written references will be required
and any gaps in employment records will
be investigated. It is also necessary for
all staff to notify the school before the
appointment of any convictions, or other
factors which may be relevant to their
employment in a school environment.
The post is exempt from the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and
the School is therefore permitted to ask
job applicants to declare all convictions
and cautions (including those which are
“spent” unless they are “protected” under
the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess
their suitability to work with children.
Churcher’s College is committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children and young people and expects