Nicki Hlousek, exams manager at Newcastle College, reflects on his experience as an exams officer and shares tips on how to be successful in the role.
It has been quite a ride since my last blog back in April 2023, in which I wrote about the daily challenges all of us working in exams delivery face. Fast forward to the present, and we have been through another summer exam series, processed and released results to learners, dealt with new registrations, and concluded the autumn re-sits.
It only proves the point I was trying to make – that our roles are as varied as they are challenging. Looking back at what we have achieved and how far we have come in just a few short months proves my other point – that our roles can be incredibly rewarding. The last academic year was full of new challenges and new opportunities.
Reflecting on the past academic year, I admit it was tough at times for our exams office team at Newcastle College. However, there is a sense of pride and delight in the improvements we have made. Successfully delivering exam series and ensuring timely results would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our entire team, supported by our leadership, quality assurance, curriculum, admin, and learner support teams. This is another element of my earlier blog – collaboration with others, which I will focus on this time around too.
