AddressJob Description
Post Title: Examinations Assistant
Location: John Port Spencer Academy
Salary/Pay Range: NJC06 – NJC10
Hours of work: 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year. (Term time plus 2 weeks)
Reporting to: Examinations & Assessment Manager
Purpose of Role
To assist with the organisation of all internal and external examinations within the school working under the direction of the Examinations and Assessment Manager and the member of SLT with responsibility for progress.
Some flexibility of working hours will be required. During busy examination periods it may be necessary to work more hours whilst at other times it may be possible to work less.
Under the direction of the Examinations and Assessment Manager ensure that all guidance is followed to ensure that the centre complies with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations and within awarding bodies rules for exam administration.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Assist with administration of exams in accordance with awarding body and JCQ regulations.
2. Assist with the accurate processing of data for internal and/or external examinations.
3. Liaise with staff, stakeholders and other bodies involved in the examination process.
4. Co-ordinate the supervision/invigilation arrangements for internal and external examinations.
5. Co-ordinate the implementation of access and special arrangements for students taking internal and/or external examinations and ensure that systems are up to date.
6. Ensure that the security and integrity of examinations are maintained.
7. Assist staff involved in the processing of exam and assessment data.
8. Assist in the collection and validation of assessment data.
9. Assist in preparations for exam results days and be present on those days to support the Exams team.
10. Make available for collection student examination results and certificates.
11. Support the Examinations Manager in checking all examination materials are received in accordance with published timetables and ensure timely and secure storage.
12. Support arrangements for the secure storage and dispatch of examination scripts for marking.
13. Maintain the confidentiality and security of candidate exam scripts according to the regulations.
14. Support with the co-ordination of internal mock examinations and collate papers for collection.
15. Comply with JCQ and school policies and procedures.
16. Assist in ensuring that Invigilators and Teaching Assistants are kept informed of good practice in order to ensure compliance with JCQ regulations.
January 2024
General
These above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive, the post- holder maybe required to carry out other duties as required by the Trust.
Additional Information
The Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks and completion of Level 2 safeguarding training.
January 2024
Person Specification
Essential Desirable
Qualifications and experience
GCSE Maths and English grade C or equivalent X
Good standard of written and spoken English X
Experience of working in a busy environment X
Experience of working with a confidential workload X
Experience in a role of responsibility X
Experience of managing and maintaining data and resources in a secure
X environment, maintaining confidentiality
Experience of working in a Secondary education setting and previous
X experience of the role
Working knowledge of the public examination system X
Knowledge and skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills X
Good organisational and time management skills X
Demonstrable ability to prioritise & multitask X
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team X
Ability to effectively follow procedures within specified timelines X
Accuracy and attention to detail X
Good level of IT skills (Excel, Word) X
Knowledge of SIMS management information system X
Personal qualities
Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to work X
Able to follow direction and work in collaboration with the leadership team X
Ability to be firm and fair at all times X
Proactive with the ability to react positively to unexpected circumstances X
Ability to produce work to a high professional standard under
X pressure/whilst adhering to deadlines
A diplomatic and patient approach X
Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development X
January 2024
January 2024
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,568.00-£23,059.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: JPSA0224
Expected start date: 18/03/2024
