Exams Officer (E2475) - Belle Vue Girls' Academy

Belle Vue Girls' Academy

Thorn Lane

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD9 6NA

Exams Officer

Band 8 (SCP 16-22)

37 h/pw Term Time + 2 weeks

FTE Actual £25,170 to £27,914 dependent on experience

Part time will be considered with hours to suit the role.

Accountable to: SLT Line Manager

Lead the management, organisation and administration of all external and internal examinations.

• Manage the exams budget accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are updated annually to meet any requirements from JCQ or other relevant exam boards.
• Follow all guidelines and procedures laid down by JCQ or other relevant exam boards.
• Ensure all entries are processed and checked for public examinations, working with the SENDCo to ensure access arrangements are fully implemented.
• To keep fully up to date with Access Arrangements in accordance with the JCQ guidelines
• To work with the SENDCo and Access Arrangements Assessor to ensure Access Arrangements are fully implemented
• Make arrangements for all examinations including timetabling, rooming, seating and invigilation.
• Manage all aspects of BTEC and OCR Cambridge National and Technical qualification administration including registration, unit entries, transferral, checking and maintaining accurate records.
• Communicate examination information effectively and timely with all stakeholders including students, families and teaching staff.
• Lead on the recruitment and training of invigilation staff and ensure that all examinations are adequately set up and staffed.
• Ensure receipt, storage, distribution, and sending of exam scripts with appropriate security, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Distribute external examination results, dealing with queries arising from results and administrating requests for post-results services.
• Oversee distribution and checking of examination certificates.
• Liaise with staff, families, and students on queries and complaints about external and internal examinations.
• Attend meetings / training and carry out administrative tasks and duties as specified on the Academy calendar.
• Provide appropriate training and support to staff when required
• Engage fully in the appraisal process and take opportunities to develop by engagement in CPD opportunities
• Consistently implement all academy policies
• Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to a Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Headteacher

To apply, go to https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138087/EDV-2024-BVGA-18880

For full details please contact Nichola Laidman, Headteacher’s PA - nichola.laidman@bvga.bdat-academies.org

Closing Date: 12 Noon, Monday 15th January 2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.