Admissions Testing Assessment Developer

5 дн. назад

United KingdomEuropeOnsite

assessment developmentquality assurance

Develop and trial new content items for educational admissions tests, ensuring quality and innovation.

О компании

Renaissance® is a global leader in education technology. We help schools and school groups in the UK and around the world with educational assessments, practice and intervention solutions, and data analytics. Renaissance now incorporates GL Assessment (known internationally as GL Education), too – a leading provider of educational assessments.  
Together, our assessments offer the ideal starting point to help teachers understand their students’ strengths and pinpoint areas of need. Our teaching and learning tools then provide effective next steps, with online literacy and maths solutions that meet students exactly where we are.  
Worldwide, we support over 18 million students, operating in over 100 countries.
provides market-leading admissions tests. The Admissions Testing (AT) department develops selection tests (11+) for over 200 grammar, independent and fair-banding schools in England and Northern Ireland, from developing questions (items) through to test construction and publication. Around 35 new tests are developed annually by the department.
These admissions tests require the continuous development of high-quality items to keep them fit for purpose and innovative. The role of the AT Assessment Developer is to take an active role in the development and trialling of new items. In addition to developing new content, you’ll contribute to the construction of live admissions tests by carrying out a range of quality assurance checks, including construction checks and end-user checks.

Обязанности

We're looking for a creative, detail-oriented Assessment Developer to join our mission of developing cutting-edge admissions tests. You'll play a vital role in designing fresh, engaging test questions and ensuring our assessments remain world-class, fair, and fit for purpose.
Identify opportunities for new content by analysing gaps in our question bank
Collaborate with item writers to dream up and develop brand-new question types
Craft clear, inspiring briefs and guidelines for our freelance writers and creative contractors
Review new questions against quality standards to ensure they're fair, accurate, and engaging
Conduct rigorous quality assurance checks on live tests
Monitor and refresh our question bank to keep content relevant and high-quality
Partner with schools to trial new content and share valuable insights
Manage relationships with freelance contractors including writers, illustrators, and curriculum experts
Support our commitment to ISO9001 quality standards through thoughtful documentation

Требования

We welcome applications from people with:
A degree or equivalent academic experience (we value diverse educational backgrounds)
Experience building relationships with various stakeholders
A self-starter mentality balanced with strong collaborative instincts
Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
Clear, confident communication abilities in writing and conversation
A solution-focused mindset and passion for quality
Great time management - able to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
Passion for the education space - we live our mission!
Additional information:  
We offer a competitive salary of between £36,000 - £39,000 per annum, depending on experience. This role is based out of our London Office, on a hybrid basis. 
The closing date for applications is 11th September with interviews to be held at the end of September.

Условия

25 Days a year plus Bank Holidays (3 to be used for our Christmas shutdown)
A day off for your birthday to celebrate in style!
Workplace Nursery scheme
5 volunteering days a year to use for the causes of your choice
Access to a benefits and discount platform with access to 1000’s of discounts at retailers, leisure attractions and restaurants
BUPA Healthcare, Life assurance, Permanent health insurance
Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution – up to 8%
Season ticket loan and EAP
 
 
 
 
 
 
We have an ongoing commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and have taken strides to become a more welcoming and inclusive workplace, including the introduction of our DEI Matters Network which is owned and driven by our staff.  
We are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, as we believe and strive for community representation within our organisation.  
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please contact us and we will talk this through with you.  
All your information will be kept confidential according to GDPR guidelines. Please note that we can only consider applicants who already hold a full work permit.  
This role is subject to DBS and background checks.