The Exams Team at Preston College plays a vital role in ensuring every student’s assessment journey is seamless, accurate and fully compliant with JCQ and awarding body regulations. As a busy, high‑performing service, the team manages all aspects of internal and external examinations, from data integrity and secure information handling to scheduling, invigilation, access arrangements and results analysis. Working within the College’s Quality, Teaching and Learning department, the Exams Team collaborates closely with curriculum, learner support and data services to deliver a professional, reliable and student‑centred experience.
For this role, we are seeking an organised, proactive and quality‑driven individual who can support the Exams Manager in leading the day‑to‑day operations of the Exams team. You will bring strong administrative capability, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to coordinate people, processes and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience within an FE exams function, demonstrate a commitment to exceptional customer service, and communicate clearly with staff, students and external partners.
As Assistant Team Leader, you will play a key part in ensuring the College meets JCQ and awarding body requirements while safeguarding the accuracy and integrity of learner and exam data. Working collaboratively with curriculum, learner support and data services, you will help plan resources, manage exam logistics and produce reliable reporting that supports the learner journey. You will contribute to the development of efficient systems and procedures, uphold data protection and quality standards, and help deliver a consistent, high‑quality service to students, staff and external stakeholders.
At Preston College our vision is ‘to transform lives through education’, and we take great pride in supporting all of our students to achieve the qualifications they need, alongside the development of technical skills and knowledge that employers and universities are looking for.
We are rated Good by Ofsted and have been recognised as making a ‘strong’ contribution to skills. We are ambitious in seeking excellent outcomes for our students, communities, employers and staff.
We have a strong College culture, underpinned by five key values developed with our diverse body of staff;
With Outstanding financial health, the College provides generous terms and conditions that are intended to attract, motivate and retain the best people in delivery of our strategic objectives.
Our Board of Governors is committed to an ambitious Three Year Plan, which sets out our aspirations from 2023 to 2026, currently being updated for the next three years.
Job Title: Assistant Team Leader - Exams
Salary: Job family Group 5 (SCP 16 to SCP20) £27,387 to £29,052 per year (pro rata for part-time), salary based on qualifications and experience. There will be an opportunity for progression within this pay range.
Hours: 37 hours per week, 1.0 FTE, Full time, Permanent
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 10 August 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026
If you feel that this exciting opportunity is the right fit for you, then we look forward to your application.
The successful candidate for this appointment will be required to apply for appropriate disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring service.
About us:
Our mission is to inspire, educate and support our diverse community to reach its potential. We pride ourselves on our community focus, with a diverse mix of students and staff, and plan our curriculum and other activities to give everyone the chance to truly achieve what they are capable of. We believe that we are inspirational in what we do, and that the support we offer to both our students and our staff is second to none.
What we offer:
Preston College has achieved a prestigious ‘Gold’ award by Investors in People, and we have a wide range of benefits for staff. Some of these are outlined below. For a full list visit www.preston.ac.uk/jobs
