A local independent school is looking for an experienced Examinations Officer to join the team and support the administration of the school s internal and external examinations, facilitating a smooth exam experience for their students.
The school has a long-standing reputation for providing outstanding educational and pastoral care from nursery through to sixth form; the recent inspection from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) gave the school the top-most score in all areas and particularly praised pupils evident personal development, self-knowledge, and support for diversity and inclusivity.
As an Exams Officer, you will manage the organisation, operation, and result reporting for the internal and external examinations taken within the school.
You can expect a high degree of autonomy in your role including the ability to make key decisions regarding timetable planning, budgeting, and resource management as well as close relationships both with your internal colleagues (such as for training/development, procedural compliance, and the implementation of reasonable adjustments) and with external agencies (i.e. exam boards, the Joint Council for Qualifications).
This is a family-focused school with a fantastic support network where all employees are valued and respected.
This is a full-time (37.5h) Exams Officer role, covering term-time + 4 weeks (c. 44 weeks per year).
Advertised annual salary will be pro-rated according to this period.
Person specification:
- (Essential) GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English with a minimum of grade C / 4
- (Essential) Excellent administrative skills including planning and organisation, problem-solving, time management, and use of IT.
- (Essential) Comfortable working autonomously and with decision-making.
- (Desirable) Knowledge of JCQ regulations and public examination processes
- (Desirable) Experience in working within an education/school setting
Benefits / enhancements include:
- Full induction and support programme
- Workplace pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme incl. counselling services and financial/legal advice line
- Fee remission scheme should your child attend the school
- Retail discount scheme
- Subsidised gym membership
- Other salary sacrifice schemes (e.g. Cycle2Work)
- Ongoing development opportunities